Parasite, Bong Joon Ho's South-Korean comedic drama about a poverty-stricken family whose life collides with a wealthy couple with unintended consequences, a story about class discrimination, was named best foreign language film at the Golden Globe awards.
Directed by Bong and co-written with Han Jin Won, the genre-blending story was nominated for three awards at the 77th Golden Globes, including best screenplay and best director. It is also the first Korean film nominated for a Golden Globe.
“Once you overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” Bong said, accepting the Globe with the help of his translator, Sharon Choi.
Parasite starring Song Kang, Chang Hyae Jin, Choi Woo Shik and Park So Dambeen was a sleeper success in the U.S and crossed the $100-million mark worldwide.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Television:
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series -- Musical or Comedy
Ramy Youssef ("Ramy") – WINNER
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series -- Musical or Comedy
Phoebe Waller-Bridge ("Fleabag") – WINNER
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series -- Drama
Olivia Colman ("The Crown") – WINNER
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Russell Crowe ("The Loudest Voice") - WINNER
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Patricia Arquette ("The Act") - WINNER
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Stellan Skarsgård ("Chernobyl") – WINNER
Best Television Series – Drama
"Succession" – WINNER
Best Television Series -- Musical or Comedy
"Fleabag" – WINNER
Best Motion Picture -- Foreign Language
"Parasite" – WINNER
Best Screenplay -- Motion Picture
Quentin Tarantino ("Once Upon a Time in Hollywood")
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Laura Dern ("Marriage Story") - WINNER
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (WINNER)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Awkwafina
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Taron Egerton (Rocketman)
Best Director -- Motion Picture
Sam Mendes ("1917") - WINNER
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture
Renée Zellweger (Juddy)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
1917