IMAX has exciting news! The movie “Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon-ho, returns to select theaters on February 7. This re-release comes just a month before Bong’s next film, “Mickey 17,” hits theaters on March 7. “Parasite” is famous for making history at the Academy Awards.
It was the first movie to win Best International Feature Film and Best Picture on the same night. It was also nominated in six categories, and Bong Joon-ho won Best Director.
“Parasite” tells the story of Kim Ki-taek, played by Song Kang-ho, a poor man who becomes a driver for a wealthy family.
Advertisement The movie shows how Kim’s family struggles while the wealthy family enjoys abundance. Tension builds throughout the film, leading to a dramatic climax, and highlighting the harsh realities of class differences. The cast also includes Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Choi Woo-shik.
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When “Parasite” won Best Picture, it competed against big names like “The Irishman” and “Marriage Story.” Bong Joon-ho’s remarkable direction stood out. Since then, no other international movie has won Best Picture. Now, fans can relive or experience this masterpiece on the big screen five years after it initially stunned the world.
“Parasite” changed Bong Joon-ho’s life as a filmmaker. After its huge success, fans and the movie industry were eager to see what he would do next. It was finally announced that Bong would direct a new movie called Mickey 17 for Warner Bros.
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The movie is based on a book by Edward Ashton. It stars Robert Pattinson as a worker whose job is so dangerous that he dies often. Each time he dies, he is brought back in a new body. The problem starts when one version of him isn’t erased, but a new one is created, leading to a big conflict.
“Parasite” will be back in theaters on February 7.
Source: Collider