Lee Chang-dong

Directing

7Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 1, 1954

Birth Place: Daegu, South Korea

About Lee Chang-dong

Lee Chang-dong (born July 4, 1954) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and novelist. He won the 2008 Special Director's Prize at the Asian Film Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Lion and Palme d'Or. Lee served as the minister of Culture and Tourism in the South Korean Government from 2003 to 2004. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lee Chang-dong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best Lee Chang-dong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Chang-dong's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Walking in the Movies (2024) movie poster

★10.0

Walking in the Movies — KIM Dong-ho is the founder of the Busan International Film Festival and one of the key figures in the rise of Korean cin

Walking in the Movies

2024•Documentary

★8.0

Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer (2012) movie poster

★8.0

Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer — Prominent film critic Tony Rayns has long been a supporter of Korean cinema. This film illustrates Rayns’ affection for

Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer

2012•Documentary

★7.5

Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony (2022) movie poster

★7.5

Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony — A portrait of the South Korean screenwriter, director and producer Lee Chang-Dong through his work, this documentary pro

Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony

2022•Documentary

★6.0

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema (2005) movie poster

★6.0

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema — South Korean cinema is in the throes of a creative explosion where mavericks are encouraged and masters are venerated. B

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema

2005•Documentary

★5.2

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema (2012) movie poster

★5.2

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema — Director Chung Ji-Young criticizes the thought that older directors have difficulties in making certain movies. Actress

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema

2012•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Chang-dong.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
2024	Walking in the Movies	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Ari Ari the Korean Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
2012	Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Through Korean Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema	Himself	Average	Similar →

Lee Chang-dong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Chang-dong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Chang-dong is "Walking in the Movies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Chang-dong acted in?

Lee Chang-dong has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Chang-dong?

Other notable films include "Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer", "Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony", and "The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema".