'Oldboy' Director Park Chan-wook Breaks Down Hallway Fight Scene | Vanity Fair

Park Chan-wook, director of the 2003 hit film 'Oldboy,' discusses everything about the intense hallway fight scene from the movie on its 20th anniversary. From determining the art direction with color tone to getting inspiration from medieval paintings for their props, Park Chan-wook gives you a detailed look inside how the iconic scene came to life.

Director: June Kim
On Set Producer: Kamin Kim
Producer: Adam Lance Garcia
AP: Rafael Vasquez
DP: Youngwoo Choi
Cam Op: ChulHoon Park
AC: Hanra Kim
Gaffer: Yongjae Lee
Sound Recordist: Jongchae Sohn
PA: Seunghee Choi
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Editor: Cory Stevens
Guest: Park Chan-Wook



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[AbuKazunari]

Never in my life would I think Vanify Fair getting Park Chan-wook to talk about one of the greatest scene of film history

[claystripe]

Watched Oldboy in a theater last night, and judging by the reaction of the audience (most of whom probably already had seen it or at least knew what was coming), the movie hasn't lost an ounce of its power in the last two decades.

[FiloFranchina]

I'm 22. I watched this movie for the first time last night and I havent been able to stop replaying scenes in my head since. 100% passed the test of time.

[SPHATROLL]

Truly one of the greatest directors of our time

[tccandler]

Director Park -- To this day, that is the single greatest action sequence of all time. "Oldboy" is a legendary and profound film that will always stand the test of time. It is mandatory viewing for all future directors and anyone who loves cinema.

[ShieldYoung]

Park's movies and his experiments with symbolisms are something that makes him a legend

[AnnaCores]

This film is definitely a masterpiece that people will remember for decades. So brilliant.

[anothermoon]

I think it's safe to say that this is the scene that inspired so many action scenes afterwards, you can't even count them anymore. Park Chan-Wook, the influence you have on creators is incredible and unmatched!

[honghansung]

Thank you Vanity Fair for finally inviting one of the greatest film makers alive. Now I'm waiting for 9 more videos like this for each of his 9 other films cause every single one is a masterpiece

[jonooo]

All of the decisions made, so deliberate and so intentional. Goes to show what makes Park Chan-wook such a legendary director.

[speechclassturnin]

I'm surprised this came out 3 hrs ago. I was just trying to find the fight scene. Finding the director's vision behind it was amazing and beautiful. Thank you so much for revolutionizing media.

[cynicalstubs]

Legendary director talking about a legendary scene in a legendary film

[lessls]

I absolutely adore Park Chan Wook and have done so for well over a decade. He's incredibly eloquent and purposeful in describing his art as I am sure he is when making it due to how great all his movies have consistently been. Oldboy not only holds up, in a way rewatching it after many years gives it a depth of perspective that I simply did not have the first time around. Director of all time <3

[maevehk]

Throughout all the films he directed, I see him showing his affection subtly and delicately towards the humans who are never perfect.

[OrganicOrc]

What a fantastic movie. No wonder this fight scene has inspired so many after it.

[DanielRios-vyct]

watched the movie for the first time ever in the theater last night and it was absolutely incredible

[XxJiiGSAWx]

My all time favourite director. What a treat to see him break down a scene like this I pray we see him a lot more.

[DaringDasher]

One of the most captivating directors of our time!

[AndrejStanic]

I'll never forget what an impact "Oldboy" made on me. As soon as that beautiful intro music score started playing, I was hooked. This video made me remember all the moments of total surprise/shock that I will never get to experience again in quite the same way when I'll rewatch "Oldboy". But next time I'll revisit this movie, I'll appreciate it even more thanks to this video.

[brokkrton]

I had the pleasure of seeing Oldboy for the first time in theaters for the movie’s 20th anniversary. Such a disturbing masterpiece. I love the one-shot hallway scene especially, considering how many over-cut fight scenes there typically are in a lot of movies. Probably the single most well put together fight scene in film history.