Kim Ki-duk

South Korean writer-director renowned for transgressive arthouse cinema and a singular allegorical vision that captivated international film festival audiences.

What do we know about Kim Ki-duk?

Here are the key biographical details about Kim Ki-duk:

  • Name: Kim Ki-duk
  • Also Known As: 김기덕, 金基德, Ki-duk Kim, Ким Ки Дук
  • Date of Birth: December 20, 1960
  • Place of Birth: Bonghwa, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
  • Date of Death: December 11, 2020
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Director
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Writer, Screenplay, Producer, Editor

Who is Kim Ki-duk?

Kim Ki-duk (December 20, 1960 – December 11, 2020) was a prolific South Korean writer-director of idiosyncratic, allegorical, and often extreme and transgressive arthouse dramas, best known for “The Isle” (2000), “Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring” (2003), “Samaritan Girl” (2004), “3-Iron” (2004) and “Pieta” (2012). His films have received many distinctions on the international festival circuit.

What is Kim Ki-duk known for?

Kim Ki-duk's most celebrated directorial works include:

  • 3-Iron (2004, Movie)
  • Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003, Movie)
  • Pieta (2012, Movie)
  • The Isle (2000, Movie)
  • Bad Guy (2002, Movie)
  • Samaritan Girl (2004, Movie)
  • Moebius (2013, Movie)
  • Time (2006, Movie)
  • The Bow (2005, Movie)
  • The Net (2016, Movie)

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