Kim Ki-duk (1960-2020) was a South Korean filmmaker noted for his idiosyncratic art-house cinematic works. His films have received many distinctions in the festival circuit, making him one of the most important contemporary film directors. Major festival awards include Golden Lion at Venice International Film Festival for Pietà (2012), Silver Lion for Best Director at Venice for 3-Iron (2004), Silver bear for Best Director at  Berlin International Film Festival for Samaria and Un Certain Regard prize at  Cannes Film Festival for Arirang (2011). This film was screened at 6th Kustendorf festival, whit Kim Ki-duk as a special guest. His most widely known feature is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003). Two of his films served as official submissions for Academy award for best foreign language film as South Korean entries. He has written scripts to several of his former assistant directors including Juhn Jai-hong (Beautiful and Poongsan) and Jang Hoon (Rough Cut).