Jang Sun-woo (born March 20, 1952) is a South Korean film director.

Film career

Before his directorial debut, Jang made a name for himself by writing film criticism and scripts. His first film, Seoul Jesus (1986), based on one of his scripts, was noted for its "sarcasm and pronounced realism." His 1993 film Hwa-Om-Kyung won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival.

Personal life

Jang attended Seoul National University and received a bachelor's degree in anthropology. After the completion of his latest film, he has moved to live in Jeju Island.

Filmography

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