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"Art and politics are not concepts that are in conflict with each other. As long as they are artistically expressed, they are valuable," said the maker of "Oldboy" and "The Handmaiden".

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

After numerous twists and turns, the film arrives at an ending viewers will never see coming, which Shepard says was inspired by Korean cinema — particularly films like "Old Boy" and "The Handmaiden."

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2019

The question arises from Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden, which is out next month.

From The Guardian • Mar. 14, 2017

If The Handmaiden is meant to be an exercise in self-criticism, as it seems to want to be, it’s a highly imperfect one.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2016

"He hath regarded the low estate of His Handmaiden."

From Our Lady Saint Mary by Barry, J. G. H.




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