Park Chan-wook is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of South Korean cinema as well as world cinema in 21st century. His films have gained notoriety for their cinematography and framing, black humor and often brutal subject matter. He is known for Oldboy (2003), Thirst (2009), The Handmaiden (2016), and Decision to Leave (2022).