The 93rd Academy Awards, which was held on Monday, saw Chloe Zhao’s Nomadlandwinning three big awards– best picture, best direction, and best actress in the leading role. She became the first Asian woman to win the best director’s award.
The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Soul, Mank, and Sound of Metal, followed with two wins each.
However, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, very few were in attendance to witness the historic win. The Oscars opted for an in-person event unlike its counterparts’ virtual ceremonies, with restrictions in place. The event was primarily held in Los Angeles at Union Station and an additional event at the Dolby Theatre with Regina King as the host.
Here are some photos to walk you through the Oscars 2021:
Chloe Zhao receives best director award for ‘Nomadland’. Photo credit: Press list: oscars.org
The evening began with Zhao’s first big win- award for Best Direction, presented by Parasite director and Zhao’s predecessor Bong-Joon Ho, and Sharon Choi. Parasite was the first foreign language film to win the Best Picture Award in 2020.
Yuh-Jung Youn wins the best supporting role female award for ‘Minari’. She is the second Asian woman and the first South Korean woman to win in the category. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
‘Sound of Metal’ actor and a nominee in the supporting category, Paul Raci arrives at the venue along with wife Liz. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
An overview of the Union Station venue in Los Angeles with limited seating. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
Actor Daniel Kaluuya, winner of the supporting role category for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’, arrives at the venue. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
Frances McDormand accepts the Oscar® for Actress in a Leading Role during the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA on Monday. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
Oscar® nominee Olivia Colman (R) attends a screening of the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® from the National Film Theatre in London, England, on Monday. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
A screening of the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® from the National Film Theatre in London, England, on Monday. Photo Credit- Press list: oscars.org
