Ki-duk Kim

Date of Birth: 20 Dec 1960

Country: South Korea

Biography: One of the most controversial Korean directors, Kim Ki-duk is a self-taught filmmaker who prides himself on his outsider status. Kim's films have drawn vitriol for their subject matter and praise for their technique. Born in a mountainous village, Kim moved with his family to Seoul at the age of nine. During his teenage years he dropped out of school and worked in factories, experiences that inspired the gritty milieu of his films. (All Movies)

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