Lee Chang-Dong

LEE Chang-dong


Written by KIM Young-jin, one of Korea’s foremost film critics, this book—which includes interviews, a biography, a filmography, and synopses—examines the cinematic world of LEE Chang-dong, widely hailed as one of Korea’s top directors. LEE’s films embrace the scars of Korean history and reality as well as the illusory nature of the film medium. His 2007 work, “Secret Sunshine”—a comeback film of sorts as LEE returns to directing after a stint as Korea’s Minister of Culture—was invited to the Cannes Film Festival. His filmography includes “Green Fish,” “Oasis,” and “Peppermint Candy.”


Korean Film Directors


Created by the Korean Film Council, this series offers deep insight into key directors in Korean film, figures who are not only broadening the range of art and creativity found in Korean-produced commercial films but also gaining increasingly strong footholds in international markets.


Each volume features:

- critical commentary on films

- extensive interview

- biography

- complete filmography