Lee Chang-dong

Born April 1, 1954· Daegu, South Korea

7Roles★ 7.4Average rating

Emerging from Daegu with a Korean literature degree and early experience writing and directing plays, Lee Chang-dong entered cinema without formal film training, first gaining notice as a screenwriter for To the Starry Island (1993) and A Single Spark (1995). He debuted as director with Green Fish (1997), earning Best Film honors at the Blue Dragon Awards and international recognition in Vancouver… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources

Known for

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema2012Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema2026Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony2023Walking in the Movies2024

Filmography

YearRating

★ 10

Walking in the Movies2024

Self

★ 8

Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer2012

Self

★ 7.5

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema2026

Self

★ 7.5

Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony2023

Self

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema2005

★ 6

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema2005

Self

★ 5.5

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema2012

Self

Through Korean Cinema2010

Self

Also behind the camera

The films and series they directed.

★ 7.4

Burning2018

★ 7.6

Poetry2010

★ 7.2

Secret Sunshine2007

★ 7.7

Oasis2002

★ 7.5

Peppermint Candy2000

★ 6.9

Green Fish1997