In Korean films there is only really a strong tradition of melodramas. Bong Joon-ho filmkoreanmelodrama Change image and share on social
I really hate the creature film convention that says you have to wait until the end to see the monster. One hour and all you've seen is just the tip of the creature's tail. Bong Joon-ho conventioncreatureend Change image and share on social
People have said, 'Why don't you make your own company like Chan-wook Park has his own company,' but my head is full of writing and directing and I don't feel like I want to run a company. That's not really within my personality as well. Bong Joon-ho chancompanydirect share on social
I think when one becomes very close to another person, it can mean loving and intimacy, but on the other hand, there's also the danger of one destructing another under the name of love. I think that is the scariest thing for me in various relationships. Bong Joon-ho closedangerdestruct share on social
No matter where I am working, I cannot make a film without 100% creative control and final cut. If there is such a guarantee, I can work anywhere. Bong Joon-ho controlcreativecut Change image and share on social
When you first think of making a monster movie you have to realize that a lot of people may be down on you because there is a big prejudice against such films. Bong Joon-ho bigfilmlot Change image and share on social
There's hardly any governmental censorship in Korea. Bong Joon-ho censorshipgovernmentalkorea Change image and share on social
I don't intentionally make my films with the express goal of surprising the viewer. Bong Joon-ho expressfilmgoal Change image and share on social
I don't write any kind of sequel or remake. Bong Joon-ho kindremakesequel Change image and share on social
I'm sure mothers are important across every culture, but particularly in Korean society, the role of the mother is of great importance. Bong Joon-ho culturegreatimportance Change image and share on social
