South Korea's Parasite makes history by taking out best picture Oscar

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho accepting one of four Oscars awarded to the South Korean film.

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho accepting one of four Oscars awarded to the South Korean film. Source: AAP

South Korean film Parasite has dominated the Academy Awards with its haul including best picture and directing for Bong Joon Ho.


South Korean black comedy Parasite has made history by winning the Oscar for best picture - the first non-English language film to score the coveted award.

The South Korean film about a poor South Korean family infiltrating a wealthy household, beat strong competition from films including the heavily-favoured war epic 1917 to take home its fourth statuette of the night.

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