Parasite: The Architecture of Precision
A location is not merely a backdrop; in a true masterpiece, it is the mechanism of the plot itself. In Parasite, director Bong Joon-ho understood that the strange, violent events of the narrative were entirely dependent on the physical space of the wealthy Park family’s home. You cannot simply scout a house for a film like this. You must build the trap yourself. Anatomy of the Craft: Building the Trap While writing the script, Bong simultaneously sketched out the intricate, multi-leveled architecture of the house. Bref, the basic structure was locked in before production even began because the narrative could not propel forward without those specific spatial relationships. ...