To many, Bong Joon Ho and the entire cast and crew of 'Parasite' represent a long-awaited demographic change at the Oscars -- as well as a point of immense pride for South Koreans watching from home.
Seoul, South Korea When"Parasite" won best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, it cemented the film's position in history -- as well as South Korea's growing cultural influence in the United States.
The South Korean film from director Bong Joon Ho has smashed box office records and won awards internationally. Now the movie -- a genre-warping mix of drama, horror and dark comedy -- has become the first foreign language film to win the coveted best picture at the Oscars.The cast and crew of"Parasite" at the Oscars on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood.The movie also won Oscars for best director, best screenplay and best international feature.
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