Bong Jong Ho, is the director responsible for giving South Korea its first ever Academy Award win with his critically acclaimed movie, ‘Parasite’. The movie earned him the Academy Award for the Best Director, Best Original Screenplay & Best International Feature Film.
He has been releasing one blockbuster after another tackling serious social issues through dark comedy. His movies focus on a multitude of themes such as police incompetence, the class struggle, rebellion, family dynamics etc. He is also known for his attention to detail approach, as most of his movies are planned accurately during the pre-production stage through detailed and precise storyboards.
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‘The Lunchbox’ is a sweet epistolary film about a mix-up of lunchboxes leading to an unexpected friendship that takes place through notes exchanged inside a lunchbox.
Directed by Ritesh Batra, The Lunchbox was praised by critics and also won the Grand Rail d'Or at Cannes (2013). #Spotlight
BTS (@bts.bighitofficial), the seven-member boy band from South Korea, took the world by storm and changed the meaning of the globally used abbreviation ‘BTS’. Bangtan Sonyeondan, which stands for Bulletproof Boy Scouts, have time and again proved the accuracy of their name.
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook aka the ‘7 normal boys from Korea’, continue to reach new heights backed by a loyal fan base known as the BTS ARMY. Today marks 9 years since their debut and since then they have broken multiple records, created new ones, and put K-pop on the map. #AsianSucessStories
‘Dek hor’ or “Dorm” in English is a Thai horror film about a boy who is enrolled into a boarding school halfway through the year. He has trouble making friends until he meets a boy who turns out to be the resident ghost of the school.
It is part family drama and part supernatural drama. But it's not so much horror, as a ghost story. Despite the young cast, it's certainly not childish and has an uncomfortably dark side. #Spotlight
Bruce Lee… the man, the legend! He made his mark in an era where Hollywood predominately featured white actors who were cast in roles for other ethnicities as well. Bruce Lee battled through these stereotypes and emerged as the Asian hero who set a whole new bench mark for the action genre
He introduced the world to Jeet Kune Do, and other forms of martial arts and opened the door for other Asian actors to make their mark in Hollywood. #AsianSuccessStories
Our film ‘The Evil Eye’ highlights certain aspects of Indian culture and mythology. The Director duo- Elan Dassani; Rajeev Dassani and writer Madhuri Shekar discuss how they used the ‘overbearing Indian Mother’ stereotype to their benefit. #BehindTheScreens
If you want to see how this thriller film plays out then you can watch #EvilEye on @primevideoin
In a world where we're constantly striving for better representation in media and entertainment, it is very important to celebrate the ones who are paving the way.
This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating some of the many AAPI talents in the media and entertainment industry.
The Chinese born filmmaker, Chloe Zhao (@chloezhao) is known for a lot of ‘Firsts’, First Asian woman to win Directors Guild awards, First Asian woman to win an Oscar in the best director’s category, First Asian woman to win a Golden globe for best director… the list goes on.
For her Oscar Winning film ‘Nomadland’ Chloe Zhao donned many hats; writer, director, producer and editor. Ensuring that her vision was delivered perfectly. #AsianSucessStories