Lee Sang-woo (director)

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Lee Sang-woo
Born (1971-02-24) February 24, 1971 (age 52)
Alma mater University of California, Berkeley
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Korean name
Hangul
이상우
Revised Romanization I Sang-u
McCune–Reischauer I Sang-u

Lee Sang-woo (born 24 February 1971), is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and actor. His films are sexual, violent and controversial, and are often based on real events. [1] [2]

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Personal life

Lee graduated from University of California, Berkeley, majoring in film.

Career

Lee has been in the film industry for a long time, most notably as Kim Ki-duk's assistant director, before making the transition to becoming a prolific director in his own right. His official debut was Tropical Manila in 2008. [3]

Filmography

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References

  1. "LEE Sang-woo". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. Conran, Pierce (15 May 2013). "Jeonju 2013 Review: Lee Sang-woo's Thrilling EMERGENCY EXIT is a Poetic Gutpunch". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. "Interview: The Singular Lee Sang-woo, Director of Barbie". modernkoreancinema.com. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2018.