Im Kwon-taek
Im Kwon-taek (Korean: 임권택; born December 8, 1934) is one of South Korea's most renowned film directors. In an active and prolific career, his films have won many domestic and international film festival awards, as well as considerable box-office success, and helped bring international attention to the Korean film industry. As of spring 2015, he has directed 102 films.
Im Kwon-taek | |
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| Born | December 8, 1934 Jangseong County, Zenranan-dō (South Jeolla Province), Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Spouse |
Chae Ryeong (m. 1979) |
| Children | 2, including Kwon Hyun-sang |
| Honours | Legion of Honour - Knight (2007) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 임권택 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Im Gwon-taek |
| McCune–Reischauer | Rim Kwŏntaek |
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