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Bong Joon-ho
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Bong Joon-ho

Politician · born September 14, 1969

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Bong Joon Ho is a South Korean filmmaker. His work is characterized by emphasis on social and class themes, genre-mixing, dark comedy, and sudden tone shifts.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 33Notable work: Memories of MurderMay 2, 2003
  2. 43Notable work: SnowpiercerJuly 29, 2013
  3. ~50Named Palme d'Or2019
  4. 49Notable work: ParasiteMay 21, 2019
  5. 50Received the Academy Award for Best PictureFebruary 10, 2020
  6. 50Received the Academy Award for Best DirectorFebruary 10, 2020
  7. 50Received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original ScreenplayFebruary 10, 2020

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