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‘Parasite’ Director Bong Joon-ho Breaks Down the Opening Scene | Vanity Fair

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November 12, 2019

Writer-director, Bong Joon-ho, and actor, Woo-sik Choi, break down the symbolism of the gift scene in their critically-acclaimed foreign film, ‘Parasite.’ They take us through the bizarre moment we first see the scholar stone and explain how scavenging for set materials and costume design helped create a world that highlights the disparities of wealth and poverty. Bong is honored his film coincides with the celebration of Korean film’s 100th anniversary.

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29 Comments

Amilcar Linhares

November 12, 2019 at 5:37 pm

This guy doesn’t have ONE SINGLE bad movie in his career… Master!

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- Diego Pisfil
  
  November 12, 2019 at 6:24 pm
  
  All of his movies are amazing
  
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Wesley Johnson

November 12, 2019 at 5:41 pm

Saw this movie yesterday. This movie was absolutely outstanding.

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TooMuchFun TV

November 12, 2019 at 5:47 pm

Wish this was longer! Great film

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konradnoises

November 12, 2019 at 5:52 pm

It would probably be in more depth, if they only spoke korean, and you added subtitles. Just a note for next videos!

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Logiic

November 12, 2019 at 5:58 pm

What an awesome interview! Bong is so likable and intelligent. I have seen this movie twice in theaters and I cannot wait to own it!!

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sfeinberg16

November 12, 2019 at 5:59 pm

11:27 Bong just looking down on me like “you would never use a bus passing in the background as a visual queue for a shift in the story and the path these characters will go down”.

He’s right, I ain’t worthy.

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It's Alright

November 12, 2019 at 6:01 pm

Should have just had the speak korean and had a translator…seemingly would have been alot easier for them to break down the scenes and get their point across.

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Mateus Rezende Ribeiro

November 12, 2019 at 6:02 pm

I’m between Parasite and The Lighthouse for the best movies of the year.

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- Jonathan Mazala
  
  November 12, 2019 at 6:29 pm
  
  go see jojo rabbit
  
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- Mateus Rezende Ribeiro
  
  November 12, 2019 at 6:34 pm
  
  @Jonathan Mazala I loved it, but it’s far from Parasite/Lighthouse
  
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- Akshay Kumar Singh
  
  November 12, 2019 at 6:40 pm
  
  @Jonathan Mazala its not that good.
  
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Sam Lee

November 12, 2019 at 6:16 pm

As a Korean i’m so proud to see director Bing in vanity fair! Making Korea proud out there for sure 🔥

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Toshi Thanglianmang

November 12, 2019 at 6:16 pm

It’s about the “leech and poor” haha. Love Bong Joon-ho!

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karravolin

November 12, 2019 at 6:17 pm

Kings

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Kamryn Ryan

November 12, 2019 at 6:25 pm

Thank you

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M RAFLI F

November 12, 2019 at 6:25 pm

What i love about this movie is the contrast. You can really feel the effort that they put into the details to show contrast between rich and poor. Also the contrast between the first and the last half of the movie lol

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Nathaniel J. Capenos

November 12, 2019 at 6:35 pm

The timing of the bus behind him and music starting right after is indicative of Bong’s delicate and masterful touch.

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muhd adlan

November 12, 2019 at 6:45 pm

One of the best Korean movies, if not, the best!

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Isabella Rivas

November 12, 2019 at 6:59 pm

This movie is so damn good I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this film since I left the theater.

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RampSTorage112

November 12, 2019 at 7:07 pm

Parasite best Foriegn film and best picture academy let’s gooooo

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NickB

November 12, 2019 at 7:09 pm

great actor song kang ho, and mother. lol

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Jack Doherty

November 12, 2019 at 7:10 pm

masterpiece

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Gavin G.

November 12, 2019 at 7:11 pm

I could watch these two gentlemen break down the entire movie!

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kiara Dé

November 12, 2019 at 7:20 pm

Don’t watch this before the movie

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Basil 090

November 12, 2019 at 7:20 pm

Best drama movie!

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adrian

November 12, 2019 at 7:36 pm

One of the best movies of the year.

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Framely

November 12, 2019 at 7:52 pm

I’m so glad Parasite is getting some more attention, hopefully it’ll get the oscar

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Michael Robenalt

November 12, 2019 at 7:56 pm

two kings

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