Mise-en-scène in Park Chan Wook's Films: Analyzing Contemporary South Korean Cultural Representation

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Purpose and Objectives 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Methodology Overview 2. Literature Review 2.1 Mise-en-scène: Theoretical Foundations 2.2 Cultural Representation in Cinema 2.3 South Korean Film Analysis 3. Overview of Park Chan Wook's Career 3.1 Early Works and Influences 3.2 Breakthrough Films 3.3 International Recognition 4. Elements of Mise-en-scène 4.1 Setting and Locations 4.2 Costume and Makeup 4.3 Lighting Techniques 4.4 Composition and Framing 5. Analysis of Cultural Representation 5.1 Historical and Social Context 5.2 Symbolism and Metaphor 5.3 Traditional vs. Modern Influences 6. Case Study: "Oldboy" 6.1 Visual Style and Mise-en-scène 6.2 Cultural Themes Explored 6.3 Audience Reception 7. Case Study: "The Handmaiden" 7.1 Production Design and Aesthetic 7.2 Gender and Power Dynamics 7.3 Impact on Korean Cinema 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Contributions to Film Studies 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research