Bong Joon Ho and Parasite's triumph ended the awards season with a powerful moment of inclusion — despite the year otherwise being dogged by controversy over the lack of diversity among the nominees
, 2018), however, won only for best foreign-language film, losing out in the top category. That makes 's achievement a watershed moment for how far a film featuring a non-white, non-English-speaking cast can climb within mainstream Hollywood.
"I thank my wife for always being an inspiration to me. I thank all the actors who are with me today for bringing this film to life," he added., were some of the most in-demand guests throughout awards season this year. The duo were variously seen hobnobbing with Martin Scorsese, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Noah Baumbach and other luminaries at industry events in Los Angeles throughout the fall and winter.
The quote happened to be from "our great Martin Scorsese," he said, to massive applause. Scorsese stood to accept the praise and waved.
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