Park Chan-wook, Cannes Film Festival Shim Sa-wi (Director)→France receives highest cultural and artistic merit award, Commandeur [Comprehensive]

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Director Park Chan-wook, appointed as Shim Sa-wi (Director) for the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, has been awarded the Commandeur, France's highest cultural and artistic merit honor.

On the morning of the 17th (local time), Director Park Chan-wook received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French government. The rank of the honor received by Director Park Chan-wook is Commandeur.

The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is an honor bestowed by the French government upon individuals who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the field of culture and arts. It is divided into three ranks: Commandeur, Officier, and Chevalier, with Commandeur being the highest among them.

Director Park Chan-wook is the fourth Korean to receive the Commandeur, following theater veteran Kim Jeong-ok (2002), who served as the acting president of the Korea Arts and Culture Technology Promotion Agency, conductor Jung Myung-hoon (2011), and soprano Cho Su-mi (2025). Film directors such as Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood have also received the French Commandeur.

Director Park Chan-wook made his debut as a film director in 1992 with "Moon Is... Sun's Dream" and gained recognition in 2000 with "Joint Security Area." Thereafter, Director Park depicted human stories centered on revenge, including "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance," "Oldboy," and "Lady Vengeance." "Oldboy" was awarded the Grand Prix at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, elevating Park to the ranks of a master filmmaker.

He continues to be loved for his films, such as "The Handmaiden," "Decision to Leave," and "The Moon," which showcase his signature meticulous direction.

Director Park Chan-wook was appointed as Shim Sa-wi (Director) for the 79th Cannes International Film Festival this year. During the Cannes Film Festival period, he received the Commandeur, adding further significance to the honor.

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