About Jang Seon-u
Born 1952. Jang Seon-u is a South Korean film director and screenwriter.
Jang Sun-woo (; born March 20, 1952) is a South Korean film director.
Film career
Before his directorial debut, Jang made a name for himself by writing film criticism and scripts. His first film, Seoul Jesus (1986), based on one of his scripts, was noted for its "sarcasm and pronounced realism." His 1993 film Hwa-Om-Kyung won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival.
Personal life Jang attended Seoul National University and received a bachelor's degree in anthropology. After the completion of his latest film, he has moved to live in Jeju Island.
Filmography Seoul Jesus (1986) The Age of Success (1988) The Lovers of Woomook-baemi (1989) Road to the Racetracks (1991) Hwa-Om-Kyung (1993) To You from Me (1994) Cinema on the Road (1995) A Petal (1996) Bad Movie (1997) Lies (1999) Resurrection of the Little Match Girl (2002)
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South Korean film director
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Jang Seon-u was born on 20 March 1952 in Seoul.
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Jang Seon-u is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jang Seon-u. https://biography.guide/jang-seon-u/
MLA: "Jang Seon-u." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jang-seon-u/.
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