Arts'Parasite' marks a breakthrough for South Korean cinema
Film's unprecedented international success raises hopes of Oscars triumph
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho poses with the Palme d'Or award received for his film "Parasite" at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2019. © Getty Images
JASON BECHERVAISE, Contributing writer
February 5, 2020 17:51 JST
SEOUL -- Bong Joon-ho's highly acclaimed dark comedy "Parasite" has achieved unprecedented international success since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last May, where it became the first Korean-language film to win the coveted Palme d'Or prize.