Historic wins for Nomadland – and surprise victory for Anthony Hopkins – at odd Oscars

Chloé Zhao made history as the first woman of colour to win best director with her drama about van-dwellers as Hopkins and Frances McDormand won top acting honoursDuring an unusual Oscars ceremony, on-the-road drama Nomadland triumphed with a win for best picture, best actress and a historic victory for Chloé Zhao, becoming the first woman of colour to be named best director and only the second woman ever.The film, starring Frances McDormand as a woman living out of her van and interacting with real-life nomads, took home the top trophy near the end of a delayed night and a delayed season amid the pandemic. The ceremony played out in person but with safety precautions and a modest guest list. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/apr/25/oscars-2021-best-picture-nomadland-chloe-zhao #oscars_2021 #film #oscars #awards_and_prizes #culture #nomadland #chloé_zhao #frances_mcdormand #daniel_kaluuya #promising_young_woman #minari #us_news #soul #pixar #her #animation_in_film #music