In Hollywood was awarded the Oscars for the 92nd time on Sunday evening. The South Korean film “Parasite” has triumphed and made history at the same time. As a non-English-language production, he won in the king category. “Parasite” thus overshadowed the “1917” episode of the World War, which had been considered a great Oscar favorite.
Great pleasure from Bong Joon Ho and Kang-Ho Song – they won in four categories at the 92nd Academy Awards
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“Parasite” also won in the categories of best director and best original screenplay. “Parasite” also shone in the international film category. The category was previously known as the best foreign language film. Bong and Han were the first Asian authors to win the trophy. The two dedicated the award to their country.
Bong was overwhelmed in his acceptance speech and paid tribute to filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Sam Mendes, all of whom he had outdone in the director category. “When I was at school, I studied Martin Scorsese’s films,” said the South Korean. “Just being honored was a huge honor. I never thought I would win. ”Bong was also humble. He wished he could take a Texas chainsaw and cut the Oscar into five parts so that all nominees could share it.
“Parasite” had already won a Golden Globe and the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival.
Oscars 2020: Renée Zellweger is the best leading actress
Renée Zellweger received the Oscar for the best female leading role this year. She was honored for her portrayal of actress and singer Judy Garland in the film “Judy”. It is the second Oscar for Zellweger. In 2004 she won the Oscar for best female supporting role for her performance in “On the Road to Cold Mountain”.
In the category, Zellweger defeated Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet – The Road to Freedom”), Saoirse Ronan (“Little Women”), Scarlett Johansson (“Marriage Story”) and Charlize Theron (“Bombshell – The End of the Silence” ) by.
– –Renée Zellweger received the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the biopic “Judy”
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Joaquin Phoenix wins Oscar for Best Actor
Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for Best Actor. The 45-year-old American was honored for his portrayal of the future Batman opponent in “Joker”. It is the first Oscar for the actor.
Laura Dern receives Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
The actress Laura Dern has been awarded an Oscar for best supporting actress. The American was honored for her portrayal of a combative divorce lawyer in Noah Baumbach’s drama “Marriage Story”. Dern represents Nicole (played by Scarlett Johansson), who wants to divorce her husband Charlie (Adam Driver). It is the first Oscar for Dern. “Marriage Story” is a film produced by Netflix. “This is the best birthday present ever,” said the actress in her acceptance speech.
Dern was overwhelmed by her first Oscar. “Some say never get to know your heroes. I say if you are really blessed, you get them as parents, ”said Dern in her acceptance speech about their father and mother – also well-known actors. She dedicates the award to her “acting legends, my heroes, Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern,” added Dern. “You have what it takes. I love you.”
Brad Pitt wins as best supporting actor
Brad Pitt won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The 56-year-old American was recognized for his role in the Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.
In the nostalgic film about Hollywood in the 1960s, Pitt plays the stunt double of a well-behaved western star that Leonardo DiCaprio embodies. It is Pitt’s first acting Oscar; In 2014 he had received an Oscar for best film as a co-producer of the slave drama “12 Years a Slave”. He dedicated his acting Oscar to his children: “You make everything I do colorful.”
Pitt began his acceptance speech with political cross-references. “They told me I had 45 seconds to talk, which is 45 seconds longer than the Senate gave John Bolton this week,” he said, referring to the impeachment procedure against President Donald Trump, to that of his Republicans dominated Senate had not admitted any witnesses.
Backstage, Pitt commented on what he would advise his children if they also wanted to act as a profession: “We can talk about that when they are 18 years old. Of course, I want them to follow their passion. ”His own plans, on the other hand, seem clear:“ I think I will now go into hiding for a while and return to filming. ”
Oscar for documentary “American Factory”
The American Factory, supported by Michelle and Barack Obama, won the Oscar for Best Documentation. The film is a Netflix production about the people in a Ohio state factory. Directed by Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert. The film is the first to be supported by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground Production.
The Obamas congratulated the creators of the documentary on their Oscar win. The directors Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert had told “a moving story about the very human consequences of rapid economic changes,” the former US president wrote on Twitter. Michelle Obama added in a tweet: “So glad to see that her heart and honesty were recognized.”
The Danish-German co-production “The Cave”, on the other hand, went away empty handed. The entry was also in the running for the Oscar for the best documentary. The Syrian-born director Feras Fayyad (“The Last Men of Aleppo”) follows a team of doctors who treat victims of war in an underground hospital in Syria. The work was created in co-production with the SWR and Ma.ja.de. Filmproduktions GmbH.
Oscars 2020: “Toy Story 4” best animated film
“Toy Story 4: Everything does not stop at a command” has been awarded as the best animated film. This makes the adventure series for lively toys the first franchise project that has twice won the Oscars in this category: “Toy Story 3” had already been voted the best animated film in 2011. In the category, the production this time outdid the competitors “Mister Link – A furry crazy adventure”, “I Lost My Body”, “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Secret World” and “Klaus”.
In “Toy Story 4”, the story of Woody, who lends his voice in the original film Tom Hanks, is continued. Woody unexpectedly comes back with his long-time friend Bo Peep and has to deal with the question of how he wants to live his life as a toy.
“Joker” wins in the category best film music
Hildur Guðnadóttir won the Oscar for the best film music for the soundtrack for the drama “Joker”. This is the first time that a woman has succeeded in this category since 1998. It was also the first Oscar of the evening for the dark comic book adaptation about the comedian Arthur Fleck, who suffered from a laughing disorder.
Guðnadóttir was overwhelmed by their honor and seemed close to tears. In her acceptance speech, she encouraged other women to open their mouths. “We need to hear your voices.”
Elton John wins Oscar for best original song
Pop legend Elton John has been recognized for the best original song. John and his long-time writing partner Bernie Taupin won for the song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from the film “Rocketman” about the life of the singer. “Thanks Bernie, you are the constant in my life,” said the Briton. The 72-year-old had previously sung the lavishly arranged song during the gala.
John wrote the music for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again”, the lyrics come from Taupin like most of his hits. Elton John actor Taron Egerton was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal in the film by Dexter Fletcher. It is the second Oscar for Elton John. In 1995 he won for the “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” for the Disney film “The Lion King”.
“1917” wins in the categories “Sound Editing”, “Visual Effects” and “Camera”
Three Oscars went to the war drama “1917”: The work of the British Sam Mendes was awarded for sound mixing and best special effects; Roger Deakins for the best camera. The drama started as one of the favorites for the best film.
Nazi satire “Jojo Rabbit” wins best adapted script
For his satire drama “Jojo Rabbit”, Taika Waititi received the Oscar for the best adapted screenplay. It is the first Academy Award ever for the filmmaker from New Zealand. He dedicates his Oscar to all the “indigenous children in the world” who wanted to create art, Waititi said in his acceptance speech on Sunday in Los Angeles. In “Jojo Rabbit” he plays an imaginary friend in the form of Adolf Hitler. Waititi also directed the production.
Jojo Rabbit
Little Jojo is a staunch Nazi who grew up in the loving care of his mother Rosie (Scarlett Johansson). He can’t wait to join the party. And he even has a best friend: Adolf Hitler personally.
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Oscar for the best costume design
Jacqueline Durran received an award for her costume design in the novel adaptation “Little Women”.
The Oscar for the best short film and documentary short film
“The Neighbors’ Window” by Marshall Curry won in the short film category. In the documentary short film series, “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (if you’re a girl)” by Carol Dysinger had the edge.
Pop star Billie Eilish sings for the dead
US singer Billie Eilish sang the Beatles classic “Yesterday” for the greats in the film industry who had died since the last gala during the Academy Awards. Together with her brother Finneas O’Connell, she appeared at the awards in her hometown of Los Angeles. In addition, memories of Hollywood legends Kirk Douglas and Doris Day as well as basketball superstar and Oscar winner Kobe Bryant ran in the background. Every year, the so-called In Memoriam segment commemorates the deceased at the gala.
– –Billie Eilish is currently one of the most successful singers
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Before the award, the 18-year-old had announced on Instagram to sing a song that “I’ve always loved”. It had been speculated in advance that Eilish would present the song for the new James Bond film “No time to die” to the public for the first time. She will be the youngest singer ever to sing the theme song for a film in the cult series.
Natalie Portman honors directors – on their dress
Actress Natalie Portman reminded with her clothes that again only men were nominated in the best director category. The names of female directors were embroidered in gold on the hem of the 38-year-old’s cape, including “Little Women” director Greta Gerwig. She wants to remind women, “whose incredible work has not been recognized this year,” said Portman on the red carpet.
The lack of diversity had already triggered a wave of criticism on the social networks before the gala, for example under the hashtag #OscarsSoMale – Oscars so male.
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