S. Korean director Park Chan-wook wins ‘Film & Beyond’ award at Geneva Int'l Film Festival
- 5 years ago
South Korean director Park Chan-wook has won the 'Film and Beyond Award' at the 25h Geneva International Film Festival.
The prize is given out annually to highly accomplished and experienced directors.
The festival organizers said on Tuesday that they selected Park for his accomplishments across the film industry.
They also described him as one of the most influential filmmakers in South Korea.
Five of Park's films, including 'The Handmaiden' and 'Thirst,' will be screened at the festival.
This year's Geneva International Film Festival runs through Sunday.
The prize is given out annually to highly accomplished and experienced directors.
The festival organizers said on Tuesday that they selected Park for his accomplishments across the film industry.
They also described him as one of the most influential filmmakers in South Korea.
Five of Park's films, including 'The Handmaiden' and 'Thirst,' will be screened at the festival.
This year's Geneva International Film Festival runs through Sunday.