PARASITE became the first foreign language film to win Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards last night.
The South Korean film, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, tells a story of greed and class discrimination through the relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kims.
Parasite picked up four Oscars on an unforgettable night for international cinema. Bong Joon-Ho won the Best Director award and the subtitled film also won both the Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature awards.
Accepting the Best Picture award for Parasite, Director Bong Joon-Ho said: “After winning Best International Feature, I thought I was done for the day and was ready to relax!
“When I was young and studying cinema, there was a saying that I carved deep into my heart which is “The most personal is the most creative.” That quote was from our great Martin Scorsese.
“When I was in school, I studied Martin Scorsese’s films. Just to be nominated was a huge honor. I never thought I would win. When people in the US were not familiar with my film, Quentin always put my films on his list. He’s here. Thank you so much.Quentin, I love you.
“And Todd and Sam, great directors that I admire, if the Academy allows, I would like to get a Texas Chainsaw, split the Oscar trophy into five, and share it with all of you.
“I will drink until next morning. Thank you!”
If PARASITE was a surprise winner – 1917, The Irishman, Joker and Once Upon A Time in Holywood were all widely tipped for the Best Picture accolade – the other big Oscar winners were more predictable.
RENEE ZELLWEGGER won Best Actress for her superb performance in JUDY, JOAQUIN PHOENIX was Best Actor for his tour de force JOKER.
LAURA DERN (Marriage Story) and BRADD PITT (Once Upon A Time in Holywood) won Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor statuettes respectively.
TOY STORY 4 won Best Animated Feature and Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s (I’M GONNA) LOVE ME AGAIN from Rocketman was voted Best Original Song.
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