‘Parasite’, directed by Bong Joon-ho, makes history in claiming 4 Oscars. The Korean movie Parasite get the Oscars for Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature and Best Director.
“Parasite” earned awards at every major film festival around the world including the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the Cannes Film Festival, making history in the process and raising Bong to the status of international auteur. The film follows a poor family who scheme to work for a wealthy household by infiltrating the latter.
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“Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho (fourth from left) on Feb. 19 bursts out…
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