Kim Ki-duk, the South Korean film director, is like a dazzling lone star, independent of the sky of contemporary cinema, exuding a unique light. Known for his low-cost, prolific approach to filming, he created a series of stunning works and became "Korea's No. 1 banned film director". Although his works are often controversial and criticized for the scale of their plots, they have also become a presence that cannot be ignored in the film industry.
Kim Ki-duk's films are not just entertainment, but also explore deep issues such as human nature, love, violence and religion. His works are often unconventional, daring to break through the confinement and challenging the audience's psychological bottom line. Each work is like a bombshell, which has triggered countless people's thoughts and discussions.
Looking back on Kim Ki-duk's directorial career, one of the most representative works is "Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and Spring", "Empty Room" and "Holy Martyr". "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring" has won the praise of countless audiences for its beautiful images and profound allegories, while "Empty Room" presents an absurd and distorted ethical story through wordless camera language and exquisite acting skills. As for "Holy Martyrdom", it is an explicit revelation of the dark side of human nature, which makes the audience deeply immersed in it and unable to extricate themselves.
Although Kim Ki-duk's works are often under pressure from being banned, he has never given up on exploring and creating films. He uses his own film language to present a deep reflection and unique insights on real life, which is not only limited to the film industry, but also deeply touches the hearts of the audience.
In addition to the work itself, Kim Ki-duk's film style is also one of his distinctive signs. He often uses extreme plots and explicit pictures to show the distortion and darkness of human nature, so that the audience can understand the impermanence and cruelty of life in the process of watching the movie. This visual impact is not only unforgettable, but also provokes deep thinking about human nature.
Although Kim Ki-duk passed away in 2020 due to the coronavirus infection, the work he left behind will live on forever. His films are not just a form of entertainment, they are a mirror that reflects the deepest desires and struggles of the human heart. Although his departure is regrettable, the spark of thought he left behind will forever burn in the sky of the film industry.
Therefore, taking stock of Kim Ki-duk's works is not only a tribute to his personal creation, but also a kind of commemoration and review of the entire film industry. Although his film works are taboo and controversial, it is this spirit of daring to challenge that has made him a legend in the film industry and has left an eternal mark on the hearts of audiences.