Director Park Chan-wook, known for the film 'Decision to Leave', has won the Best Director award at the 58th Sitges Film Festival.
The Sitges Film Festival is the largest genre film festival in the world, held in Spain, which highlights the value of various genre films that combine original imagination and high completion, including fantasy and horror.
His new film 'Decision to Leave' depicts the struggle for reemployment of an office worker named Munsu (played by Lee Byung-hun) after a sudden firing, showcasing a mix of tension and humor that captivates audiences.
Previously, Director Park Chan-wook has established a long history with the festival, winning multiple awards for films like 'Oldboy', 'Three, Monster', 'I’m a Cyborg, But That’s Okay', 'The Handmaiden', and others. With 'Decision to Leave', he has solidified his presence once again.
Thus, Park Chan-wook's films are receiving rave reviews from global film festivals, adding to the excitement of international box office success. As such, the attention to 'Decision to Leave' in the upcoming Oscar race is also noteworthy.