Lee Sang-cheol

Known for

Directing

Born

January 1, 1975 (age 51)

Birthplace

Seoul, South Korea

Biography

Lee Sang-cheol (b. 1975, Seoul) is a South Korean filmmaker recognized for his sharp social observation and versatility across genres.

He graduated from the Department of Theater and Film at Hanyang University in 2001 and completed the directing program at the prestigious Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) in 2003. Lee built a solid foundation in visual storytelling by working in the directing department for stylistic master Lee Myung-se on Duelist (2005) and serving as assistant director for M (2007). He also gained production experience as the producer of the horror film Two Moons (2012). He made a powerful impact on the independent film scene with Jesus

Hospital (2012), co-directed with...