**Kim Ki-duk** (1960-2020) was an influential South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his distinctive and often controversial visual style. His films are characterized by minimalist storytelling, with little or no dialogue, relying heavily on imagery and symbolism.

His works explore complex and raw themes such as violence, redemption, isolation, sexuality, and morality through characters on the margins of society. Among his most famous and acclaimed films are "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring“ (2003), ”Iron 3“ (2004), which won him the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and ‘Pieta’ (2012), winner of the Golden Lion in Venice. He also received the Silver Bear for Best Director in Berlin for ”The Samaritan Woman" (2004).