Bong Joon-ho
Bong Joon-ho is a celebrated South Korean filmmaker known for his genre-blending storytelling and socially conscious themes. He gained widespread acclaim for films like 'Parasite,' which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020, making history as the first non-English language film to achieve this honor. His filmography includes critically acclaimed works such as 'Snowpiercer' and 'Okja,' showcasing his ability to combine entertainment with poignant social commentary. Bong's innovative approach to filmmaking and his mastery of suspense and humor have solidified his status as one of the leading directors in global cinema.
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Bong Joon-ho won the Palme d'or in 2019 for his film 'Parasite'.
Festival de Cannes 2026 : Park Chan-wook, réalisateur de « Old Boy », présidera le jury en mai
France· 2026-02-26
Bong Joon-ho directed 'Parasite', which is cited as a model solution for culturally grounded global branding.
Chaitanya Prasad: Branding works because humans are, fundamentally, storytellers | Hindi Movie News
India· 2026-02-10
Bong Joon-ho's success with 'Parasite' at the Academy Awards is mentioned in relation to Park's work.
Park Chan-wooks «No Other Choice»: Gespräch mit dem Regisseur
Switzerland· 2026-02-07
Bong Joon Ho adopted a conciliatory stance regarding the acquisition, emphasizing that streaming is also a good way to enjoy films.
Veja como estrelas do cinema reagiram à compra da Warner Bros. pela Netflix
Brazil· 2025-12-07
Bong Joon-ho opened the evening with a tribute to Jodie Foster, highlighting her impactful choices in cinema.
FIFM 2025 : Jodie Foster célébrée par Bong Joon-ho et Martin Scorsese
Morocco· 2025-11-29
Bong Joon Ho is the president of the jury at the Marrakech Film Festival.
Jenna Ortega, Celine Song y otras estrellas del cine defienden 'la creación humana' frente a la IA en el festival de cine de Marrakech
Colombia· 2025-11-29
Bong Joon-ho is the president of the jury for the 2025 festival edition.
Marrakech ouvre en éclat la 22ᵉ édition de son Festival International du FilmMorocco· 2025-11-29
Bong Joon Ho presides over the jury, embodying artistic excellence and cultural diversity.
Le Festival international du Film de Marrakech s'est affirmé, depuis sa création, comme un lieu de dialogue et de découverte (S.A.R. le Prince Moulay Rachid)Morocco· 2025-11-27
A poster of Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite' hangs in Matthew Frank's office.
«Υπάρχουν μόνο τα φαντάσματά τους»
Greece· 2025-11-25
Bong Joon Ho will preside over the jury and is known for his film 'Parasite' which won the Palme d'or and four Oscars.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech 2025 : la composition du jury dévoiléeMorocco· 2025-11-19Bong Joon-ho is the jury president for the official competition at the festival.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech : une sélection officielle de 82 films représentant 31 paysMorocco· 2025-11-10
Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite' debuted at the Cannes Film Festival to widespread acclaim and later became an international hit awarded an Oscar.
Crna komedija o otkazu, algoritmima i ljudskoj nebitnosti
Montenegro· 2025-10-25Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won an Oscar and is a significant film in modern cinema.
Shock therapy: why scary movies keep evolving – and making money | Horror films
United Kingdom· 2025-10-24
Bong Joon Ho directed Parasite, which won multiple Oscars in 2020.
França indica filme do iraniano Jafar Panahi como candidato aos Óscares | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-09-19
Bong Joon-ho is the filmmaker behind 'Snowpiercer', which explores class distinctions in a post-apocalyptic world.
Extremwetter im Film: Zwischen Fiktion und Klimarealität
Luxembourg· 2025-09-09
Bong Joon Ho will preside over the jury of the 22nd edition of the Marrakech Film Festival.
Auteur de Parasite, Bong Joon Ho présidera le jury de la 22ème édition du FIFMMorocco· 2025-08-29Werner Herzog will voice a character in the upcoming animated film by Bong Joon-ho.
Venezia, a Werner Herzog il Leone d'oro alla carriera: «Sono un buon soldato del cinema»
Italy· 2025-08-27
Bong Joon-ho is recognized for his contributions to cinema at the festival.
O que fazer? Quarta é dia de cinema e outras artes | LazerPortugal· 2025-08-27
Bong Joon Ho is recognized for his acclaimed film 'Parasite'.
„The New York Times“ paskelbė XXI a. filmų šimtuką: ar tarp geriausiųjų rasite ir savo favoritus? | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-08-25
Bong Joon-ho is the director of the acclaimed film 'Parasite'.
Olor a Metro
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-24
Bong Joon-ho is featured as a prominent director in the festival's lineup.
Palcos da semana: Novas Invasões, tascas e outros movimentos | P2Portugal· 2025-08-24
Bong Joon-ho directed the film featured in the Cinema Paraíso session.
O que fazer? Quarta é dia de Mickey 17, bacalhau, reggae e serões ribeirinhos | LazerPortugal· 2025-08-13
Bong Joon-ho's film Parasite won a historic victory at the Academy Awards.
Lynette Howell Taylor izvoljena za predsednico filmske akademije
Slovenia· 2025-08-01
Bong Joon-ho broke the Oscar barrier with his film Parasite, the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Σελίν Σονγκ στο Κ: «Η αγάπη είναι ένα θαύμα»Greece· 2025-07-29
Bong Joon Ho directed 'Parasita', which was the absolute winner of the list.
Como o New York Times chegou à lista dos 100 melhores filmes do século XXI; entendaBrazil· 2025-07-28
Bong Joon-ho's film Parasite was ranked first in The New York Times' list of the best films of the 21st century.
Nostalģija / Diena
Latvia· 2025-07-18
He directed the disturbing family tragicomedy Parásitos.
Mis mejores 25 películas en 25 añosColombia· 2025-07-12
Bong Joon-ho directed the film Mickey 17.
Od modrosti dalajlame do striptizete iz BrooklynaSlovenia· 2025-07-10
Bong Joon-ho directed Parasite, which topped the list of the best films of the 2000s.
The New York Times listasi vuosituhannen parhaat elokuvat – myös Aki Kaurismäkeä äänestettiin
Finland· 2025-07-01
Bong Joon Ho directed the film 'Parasite', which topped the list of the best films.
Svensk vampyrfilm utses till en av världens bästa
Sweden· 2025-06-30
