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Oscars 2020: ‘Parasite’ Takes Home the Oscar for Best Picture

The Oscars are being held at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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The 92nd Academy Awards were held in Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, on 9 February. Parasite became the first film, not in English language, to win the Oscar for Best Picture in the history of Academy Awards. Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger won the Oscars for Best Actor and Actress, respectively.

Among the films nominated this year were Joker, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Parasite, Little Women, Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit. Joker led the nominations list with 11 nominations.

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Parasite won four awards including Best Picture and Best Director at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger bag top acting honours of the night for Joker and Judy respectively.

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker led with 11 nominations.

The 92nd Academy Awards have started rolling out in Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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9:59 AM , 10 Feb

'Parasite' Takes Home the Final Oscar of the Night

The much awaited award of the night, the Academy Award for Best Picture was won by Parasite. The Bong Joon Ho directorial marked the first film, not in English language, to win the Best Picture Award in the history of Academy Awards.

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9:48 AM , 10 Feb

The Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role Goes to Renee Zellweger

Renee Zellweger won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Judy.

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9:38 AM , 10 Feb

Joaquin Phoenix Receives Standing Ovation as he Wins Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'Joker'

Olivia Colman presented the coveted Academy Award for the Best Actor in a Leading Role to Joaquin Phoenix for Joker. Having been nominated four times, this marked the first win for Phoenix, who received a standing ovation for his emotional speech.

9:26 AM , 10 Feb

The Oscar for Best Director Goes to Bong Joon Ho for 'Parasite'

Parasite won its third Academy Award as Bong Joon Ho won bagged the award for Best Director, beating Sam Mendes and Quentin Tarantino. Thanking and appreciating all his co-nominees in the category, Bong Joon Ho delivered a heartfelt speech as he accepted the award from Spike Lee.

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Published: 10 Feb 2020, 5:20 AM IST
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