LOS ANGELES – South Korean film “Parasite” won big Sunday at the 2020 Academy Awards – and made history in the process.
According to The Associated Press, the comedic thriller took home the best picture Oscar, marking the first time the coveted award went to a non-English language movie. The film also won in the directing, screenplay and international film categories.
“I am ready to drink tonight,” director Bong Joon Ho quipped while accepting one award.
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Producer Kwak Sin Ae added during the best picture award speech: “I feel like a very opportune moment in history is happening right now.”
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According to The New York Times, “Parasite” also was the first South Korean movie to be nominated for best film.
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