Feb. 10 (UPI) — The Korean dark comedy “Parasite” was named Best Picture at the Academy Awards gala in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
It also earned the honors for Best International Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director for Bong Joon Ho.
This is the first non-English-language movie to take the top honor, and Ho is the first Korean filmmaker to win the Best Director prize.
“Just to be nominated was a huge honor. I never thought I would win,” Ho said, offering to break up his Best Director trophy and give pieces to his fellow nominees Sam Mendes, Todd Phillips, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.
“If the academy allows, I would like to get a Texas chainsaw, split the award into five and share it with all of you. Thank you. I will drink until next morning. Thank you.”
Joaquin Phoenix won the Best Actor Oscar for “Joker,” which also aced the Best Original Score category.
Renee Zellweger was named Best Actress for “Judy,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” star Brad Pitt won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and Laura Dern took home the Best Supporting Actress trophy for “Marriage Story.”
“1917” picked up the awards for Best Cinematography, Visual Effects and Sound Mixing, and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” won for Best Production Design.
Winners of 2020 Academy Awards
Bong Joon-ho, winner of Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture for “Parasite.” His film is the first non-English-language movie to win Best Picture.
“Jojo Rabbit” earned the Best Adapted Screenplay accolade and “American Factory” was voted Best Documentary Feature.
“Toy Story 4” was named Best Animated Feature and the prize for Best Animated Short went to “Hair Love.”
“Little Women” won the statuette for Best Costume Design and “The Neighbors’ Window” was selected Best Live-Action Short.
Left to right, Jonas Rivera, Mark Nielsen and Josh Cooley won Animated Feature Film for “Toy Story 4.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Bong Joon-ho, winner of Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture for “Parasite.” His film is the first non-English-language movie to win Best Picture. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Left to right, Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger and Brad Pitt pose backstage with her Oscars. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Zellweger won Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Judy.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Phoenix won Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Joker.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Brad Pitt won Best Actor In a Supporting Role for “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Laura Dern won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “Marriage Story.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Taika Waititi won Adapted Screenplay award for “Jojo Rabbit.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Matthew A. Cherry (L) and Karen Rupert Toliver won Animated Short Film for “Hair Love.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Jacqueline Durran won Best Costume Design for “Little Women.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Elena Andreicheva (L) and Carol Dysinger won Best Documentary Feature for “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl).” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Elton John (L) and Bernie Taupin won Best Original Song for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” for “Rocketman.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Hildur Gudnadottir won Best Original Score for “Joker.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Left to right, Dominic Tuohy, Guillaume Rocheron and Greg Butler, won Best Visual Effects for “1917.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Barbara Ling (L) and Nancy Haigh won Best Production Design for “Once upon a Time in Hollywood.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Left to right, Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert and Jeff Reichert, won Best Documentary Feature for “American Factory.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI