Cinema of Korea

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Korean revenge film ‘Oldboy’ returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary

In 2020, the Korean film “Parasite” made history at the Oscars when it became the first non-English language film to win best picture. But before “Parasite,” there was a different Korean film occupying the international cinematic landscape: a 2003 movie called “Oldboy.” It’s being rereleased in theaters on Wednesday for its 20th anniversary.

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