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Writer-director Park Chan-wook's gives an in-depth look at this career and the craft of screenwriting. \n\nThere is nothing quite like entering the dark and twisted worlds of Chan-wook\u2019s films. Breathtakingly beautiful and, at the same time, deeply horrifying, his films are awash with expertly drawn characters, rich environments and nightmarish storylines.\n\nOldboy (2003) brought Park to international attention. The second part of a loosely connected trilogy, all themed around the concept of vengeance (the other two being Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance [2002] and Lady Vengeance [2005]), Oldboy expertly plays with the emotions and allegiances of its audience.\n\nPark seems to take a gleeful joy in subverting his audiences\u2019 expectations, slowly revealing hidden sides and agendas for his main characters and plot twists that continually surprise. For instance, The Humanist (2001) puts a surprising spin on the blackmail crime genre. I\u2019m a Cyborg, But That\u2019s OK (2006) challenges preconceptions about mental health, set to a science fiction backdrop. And Thirst (2009) is not your typical vampire horror flick. He\u2019s also not afraid to shock through the use of strong violence and sensually erotic sex.\n\nSponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust. \n \nWatch this session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xrDALXwdABs\nRead the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/bafta-screenwriters-lecture-series-park-chan-wook\n \nThe Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.\n\nStay up to date \n \nTwitter: \n@BAFTA: https://twitter.com/BAFTA \n@BAFTAGames: https://twitter.com/BAFTAGames \n \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bafta\nInstagram: http://instagram.com/bafta\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bafta\nTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bafta\n \nsign up for our newsletter: https://www.bafta.org/newsletter\nvisit our websites to find out more: http://www.bafta.org\n \n#BAFTA