Parasite Makes Oscar History as First Foreign Language Film to Win Best Picture
Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" makes Academy Awards history by becoming the first foreign language film to win Best Picture. The film also earns Bong the Best Director award, while Brad Pitt and Laura Dern take home their first Oscars.
"Parasite" makes Academy Awards history by becoming the first foreign language film to win Best Picture. Director Bong Joon Ho also takes home the award for Best Director, cementing the South Korean thriller's dominance at the 2020 ceremony. This historic win marks a major milestone for international cinema at the prestigious awards show.
While "Parasite" emerges as the ultimate winner, Todd Phillips' "Joker" enters the night as the most nominated film with 11 nods. "The Irishman," "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," and "1917" follow closely behind with 10 nominations each, setting up a highly competitive evening for the top film categories.
Several veteran actors finally receive their first Academy Awards during the broadcast. Brad Pitt wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," and Laura Dern earns Best Supporting Actress. The night delivers a mix of surprising upsets and long-awaited personal triumphs for Hollywood's biggest stars.