KI-WOO INTERVIEW SEQUENCE PARASITE

Describe the difference in sunlight between when Ki-woo enters the Park family’s home and back at the banjiha.

Park’s house- an abundance of sunlight all day

Banjiha- limited sunlight, dark and gloomy

Describe the difference in privacy between the Park’s home and the banjiha.

Park’s home- intercom system, walled entrance, not overlooked

Banjiha- No privacy, anyone can look in from street level

Describe the difference in space between the Park’s home and the banjiha.

Park’s home- Spacious and luxurious house, surrounded by nature

Banjiha- claustrophobic urban city setting, no nature

Describe how staircases are used in context of the Park’s home and the banjiha.

Park’s house- It is reached by climbing up the stairs as it is in the wealthy district

Banjiha- is reached by going down the stairs, is in the poor district

Why does Mrs Park reject Ki-woo qualifications?

highlights the myth of social mobility in a capitalist society as nepotism often sees people climb the ladder.

Why could Mrs Park be described as an Americanophile in this sequence?

She mixes english phrases into her speech and their insecurities and aspirations are typical of capitalist ideologies.

Describe an important shot used in this sequence.

the Kim’s window is shot from the right of the room whereas the Park’s window is shot from the left, reinforces their juxtaposition.

Describe an important angle used in this sequence.

Low angle shots used to signify the elevated Park’s family social status in comparison to the Kim’s.

Describe the movement of the camera in the Park’s home.

Smooth pans and tracking shots to emphasise the size and space of the Park’s home.

How does BJH split shots and give examples.

He uses physical location elements between the wealthy and the poor to highlight how they can never be the same. An example would be the window with the lines separating Ki-woo and the sleeping Mrs Park, and the door of the fridge.

What type of lighting is used in the Park’s home?

Warm sophisticated tungsten and LED light sources.