Los Angeles: "Mickey 17" director Bong Joon-ho's creative process will be highlighted in a major exhibition by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures that opens next month in Los Angeles. Titled "Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon-ho," the exhibition offers an in-depth look at his filmography, influences, and artistic approach.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the exhibition features more than 100 objects, including storyboards, research materials, film posters, and concept art. It aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of Bong Joon-ho's work. The museum stated on its website that Bong's films address transnational and universal issues such as class disparities, social injustice, the environmental crisis, and political and moral corruption. His protagonists are described as everyday people who confront the absurdities of modern life.
The exhibition covers Bong Joon-ho's international breakthrough with "The Host" (2006) to the Oscar-winning "Parasite" (2019). His works are noted for defying simple categorization, embedding social critique into stories that are unexpected and thought-provoking. The museum has previously hosted retrospectives on "Parasite" actor Song Kang-ho and "Minari" actress Youn Yuh-jung.
The exhibition is being held alongside the museum's "Director's Inspiration" screening series, which runs from March 22 to April 14. It will be on display from March 23 to January 10, 2027.