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Three movies. One legend. It is your golden opportunity to have it all in this
box set featuring the 3 movies of one of the most acclaimed Korean directors-
Lee Chang-dong. Coming along with the movies is Special Disc featuring
``Behind the Films`` and other extras. No true movie lovers can afford to miss
this priceless ``Lee Chang Dong Collection``.
As an award-winning novelist, screenwriter and director, Lee Chang-dong`s
career has followed a fascinating trajectory, moving away from the
immediately political towards an internalized, psychologized critique of, and
disillusionment, with society.
In 1997, Lee directed his debut movie ``Green Fish`` which starred Han Seok-
gyu as a young man who becomes tragically involved with the mafia. This
inaugural project was screened at the 3rd Pusan International Film Festival
(PIFF) and won the Alkan Dragons & Tigers Award at the 16th Vancouver
Film Festival. While this film gained him critical attention, it was his next
masterwork ``Peppermint Candy`` that pushed him into the spotlight of the
domestic film world in 2000. It is a highly stylized film about one man`s
demise and it accurately reflects the desperation felt by many during a
tumultuous period in the nation `s history. Lee amazed the world in his third
work ``Oasis`` featuring a love story between two mentally-challenged
outcasts. Lee`s instinctive narrative clarity and astute observation of social
reality won him the Special Director`s Award at the 59th Venice International
Film Festival.
About Lee Chang-Dong
Born in Daegu, the most right-wing city in South Korea, 1954. Former high-
school teacher and acclaimed novelist, turned into cinema over 40 years old.
Debut film ``Green Fish`` (1997) brought immediate success and critical
applause. ``Peppermint Candy`` (2000), seemingly having same `lost
innocence` theme as former work, shoots fiery criticism against yet powerful
remnants of military dictatorship regime. With ``Oasis`` (2002), received
countless award including special director`s award in Venice Film Festival.
Since 2003, worked as Minister of Culture in newly elected liberal