S. Korean director Park Chan-wook receives honorary award from Norwegian film festival
- 4 years ago
South Korean director Park Chan-wook has won a honorary award at a film festival in Norway.
At Thursday's opening ceremony of Films From the South Festival, Park received the 'Silver Mirror' award for his years-long career in the film industry and diverse filmography.
All 13 of the director's films, including 'Oldboy', 'Lady Vengeance' and 'Thirst', will be screened at the festival.
This edition of the annual Norwegian film festival has invited films from some 35 countries.
It's also offering a special program to introduce South Korean films to local audiences as the two countries mark 60 years of bilateral relations.
At Thursday's opening ceremony of Films From the South Festival, Park received the 'Silver Mirror' award for his years-long career in the film industry and diverse filmography.
All 13 of the director's films, including 'Oldboy', 'Lady Vengeance' and 'Thirst', will be screened at the festival.
This edition of the annual Norwegian film festival has invited films from some 35 countries.
It's also offering a special program to introduce South Korean films to local audiences as the two countries mark 60 years of bilateral relations.