Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 multi-award-winning thriller “Parasite” has been named the greatest film of the 21st century by The New York Times (NYT).
The film, which follows a destitute family who infiltrates the lives of a wealthy household, explores themes of class conflict and social inequality as their deception begins to spiral out of control.
“Parasite” emerged as the top choice on the NYT’s list of the 100 Best Films of the 21st Century, compiled through responses from over 500 filmmakers and prominent Hollywood personalities.
Other notable titles in the top ten include “Mulholland Drive,” “There Will Be Blood,” “In the Mood for Love,” “Moonlight,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Get Out,” “Spirited Away,” and “The Social Network.”
Premiering at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, “Parasite” became the first Korean film to win the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or.
It later made history at the 92nd Academy Awards, becoming the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture. The film also earned Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film.
Ho’s globally acclaimed “Parasite” continues to receive praise for its sharp critique of wealth disparity and its lasting impact on contemporary cinema.