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.
Born on Sep 14, 1970 (55 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 46,295 | $2,000,000 | 1,531$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +20% | 10,196,709 | 9,688 | $240,000 | 228$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,109 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 9.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 85,441 | $120,000 | 278$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 625,978 | 556 | $73,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 5 | 110,917,360 | 144,089 | $2,487,000 | 2,144$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Bong Joon-ho is the filmmaker behind 'Snowpiercer', which explores class distinctions in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Morocco:
Bong Joon Ho will preside over the jury of the 22nd edition of the Marrakech Film Festival.
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Italy:
Werner Herzog will voice a character in the upcoming animated film by Bong Joon-ho.
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Portugal:
Bong Joon-ho is recognized for his contributions to cinema at the festival.
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Lithuania:
Bong Joon Ho is recognized for his acclaimed film 'Parasite'.
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Dominican Republic:
Bong Joon-ho is the director of the acclaimed film 'Parasite'.
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Portugal:
Bong Joon-ho is featured as a prominent director in the festival's lineup.
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Portugal:
Bong Joon-ho directed the film featured in the Cinema Paraíso session.
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Slovenia:
Bong Joon-ho's film Parasite won a historic victory at the Academy Awards.
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Greece:
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.
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