Chang-hee Lee

South Korean gem, Chang-hee Lee, was born in 1936 in Seoul, South Korea, where he began his prolific filmmaking career. Active from the 1960s to the 1980s, Lee's main genre was crime dramas with his most renowned films being "A Day Off" and "Black Hair," both of which garnered significant attention in the Korean film industry. His directorial style is often characterized by its adept blend of socio-political commentary and dark, emotional narratives. From the heart, Chang-hee Lee is remembered not just as a pioneering director, but as a visionary who dared to push the boundaries of Korean cinema, forever leaving his mark on the industry.