In part 1 of New Oldboy Park Chan-wook, in addition to an exclusive interview with Park Chan-wook ahead of the world premiere of No Other Choice at the Venice International Film Festival, the documentary looks closely at the time he endured obscurity after his debut's failure, the making of Joint Security Area (JSA) that propelled him to star director status, and the production of Oldboy that announced the birth of 'Cannes Park,' illuminating Park Chan-wook's creative world and his "reasoned stubbornness."
In particular, the answer to what the "stubbornness" was that Park Chan-wook never let go of even during the period when he briefly set aside the title of film director and had to endure working as a video store owner and film critic will be revealed through the broadcast.
While preparing the documentary, a common remark came up in interviews with actors and staff: "Director Park Chan-wook does not make OO on set." What kind of leader is Park Chan-wook on set? This documentary reveals the real face of leader Park Chan-wook hidden behind his composed expression.
Also, actors Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Lee Young-ae and Shin Ha-kyun, who starred in Joint Security Area, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, participate in interviews and candidly recall meeting "new director Park Chan-wook." The actors cited OOO as the reason they trusted Park Chan-wook despite his previous film's failure. They also shared intimate creative moments tied to his distinctive direction and perfectionism revealed on set.
The documentary reveals behind-the-scenes of the making of Oldboy, which announced the birth of 'Cannes Park,' material never before disclosed. Recalling the production, actor Choi Min-sik showed tears during the interview, saying even now he cannot forget the emotion of that time. The broadcast vividly unfolds Park Chan-wook's will and determination that led to completion without wavering amid harsh production conditions, and the twist moment that led to winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The passionate journey that changed the history of Korean cinema is vividly presented through the broadcast.
SBS New Oldboy Park Chan-wook part 1 will be broadcast on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10:20 p.m. Park Chan-wook, the director who rewrote the history of Korean cinema. Following his footsteps, the documentary reveals decisive moments containing the secrets of creation.
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