'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho says his creative secret is leading a “very simple lifestyle,” which involves drinking coffee, writing, and not meeting a lot of people. (via CNBCMakeIt)
Bong Joon Ho poses with two Oscars, one for Best Director and one for Best International Feature Film for "Parasite" in the photo room during the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, February 9, 2020., his creative secret is leading a "very simple lifestyle," which involves drinking coffee, writing and not meeting a lot of people.
Bong, who studied sociology and starting making films in college, closed out awards season on a high note after completing a nearly year-long media tour surrounding his dark comedy about two South Korean families on opposites ends of the wealth spectrum. After months of back and forth, the director was able to claim one small victory. He told Weinstein that he didn't want to remove a scene where a train guard guts a fish in front of rebels, as a show of intimidation. While Weinstein reportedly insisted it be cut, Bong attempted a Hail Mary and told him, "Harvey, this shot means something to me ... It's something personal. My father was a fisherman. I'm dedicating this shot to my father.
, Weinstein moved the project to the company's independent arm and gave the film a limited release. While "Snowpiercer" didn't get wider publicity despite a blockbuster cast and story, Bong said it was worth being able to present his director's cut to audiences.
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