First non-English language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture
Enjoy our third movie night with the award-winning film Parasite. A movie from 2019, directed by Bong Joon-ho, is a dark comedy about poverty in South Korea that masterfully explores social class divisions and inequality. The film follows a poor family whose members gradually infiltrate a wealthy household in Seoul. Quirky and unpredictable, the story starts off humorous, grows increasingly darker, and builds toward an explosive finale. Bong seamlessly blends multiple genres—drama, slapstick, satire, and horror—into a cohesive whole, enhanced by the fluid cinematography of Hong Kyung-pyo.
The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2019 and made history as the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Additionally, Parasite received Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film. Beyond its accolades, the film has had a lasting impact, reinforcing the influence of genre-blending in cinema and proving that social commentary can be both accessible and thrilling.
Regie: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Jo Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-sik, Jang Hye-jin
Jaar:2019
Alt. titels:Gisaengchung
Genres: Komedie, Drama, Thriller
Ondertitel: Engels
Duur: 135 minuten
Landen: Zuid-Korea
We hope to see you all at this great movie night! Don't forget to bring your friends for an even more enjoyable experience.
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