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Glittering robes and a lot of distance: Despite Corona, the Oscar winners 2021 were chosen on Sunday (local time) in Los Angeles.
The frame was much smaller and more intimate than usual.
For example, the historic Union Station building in LA served as the main venue for the Oscar show and not the large Dolby Theater.
The road movie “Nomadland” won this year with three Oscars in the main categories: The work was named best film, the Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao received the directing trophy and Frances McDormand the award for the best female leading role.
WELT summarizes all award winners:
Road movie "Nomadland" best film
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The road movie "Nomadland" was awarded the Oscar for best film of the year.
The social drama by director Chloé Zhao won what is probably the most important film award in the world.
The moving film about nomadic workers in the USA opposed "The Father", "Judas And The Black Messiah", "Mank", "Minari - Where We Put Roots", "Promising Young Woman", "Sound Of Metal" and " The Trial Of The Chicago 7 “.
"Nomadland" was the favorite in the Oscar gala.
Frances McDormand wins the Oscar for Best Actress
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Frances McDormand won the Oscar for best actress.
The 63-year-old American received her third Oscar for her role in the film "Nomadland".
Anthony Hopkins wins the Oscar for Best Actor for "The Father"
Hollywood legend Anthony Hopkins was awarded the Oscar for best leading actor for his portrayal of a person suffering from dementia in the drama "The Father".
Anthony Hopkins in a scene from "The Father"
Source: AP / Sean Gleason
He prevailed against the late actor Chadwick Boseman and against Riz Ahmed, Gary Oldman and Steven Yeun.
Director's Oscar for Chloé Zhao
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The Chinese director Chloé Zhao won the Oscar for best director with her film "Nomadland".
Zhao is the first non-white to be honored in this category.
She is also only the second woman to triumph in this category: So far, Kathryn Bigelow was the only Oscar-winning director with "Tödliches Kommando - The Hurt Locker" (2010).
“Nomadland” tells of a woman who, due to economic hardship, loads her belongings into a car and travels through the USA as a nomad
"My entire 'Nomadland' company, what a crazy, once-in-a-lifetime trip we've all made together," said 39-year-old Zhao, who was born in Beijing and trained in the United States.
South Korean Yuh-Jung Youn wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
Yuh-Jung Youn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The 73-year-old South Korean was honored for her performance in "Minari - Where We Put Down Roots". In it she plays the grandmother of a Korean family in the USA. It is her first Oscar - and she was also the first South Korean woman to be nominated in this category. In South Korea, Yuh-Jung Youn is known for her decades-long career in cinema and television.
Hollywood legend Glenn Close, on the other hand, went empty-handed on her next attempt for an Oscar.
Close was nominated for an Oscar for the eighth time for her impersonation of a grandmother in the social drama "Hillbilly Elegy" - and had to admit defeat again.
Yuh-Jung Youn paid her great respect in her acceptance speech: "How can I win against Glenn Close?" Asked the South Korean.
I've seen Close in so many films.
Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya
British actor Daniel Kaluuya won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the drama "Judas And The Black Messiah".
Kaluuya was honored with the coveted film award for his impersonation of the Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, who was shot by the police in 1969.
“I want to thank my mother,” said Kaluuya.
“You gave me everything.
You gave me your factory settings.
So that I can stand in my full height. ”It was the second Oscar nomination for Kaluuya, and in 2018 he was a candidate for the award for his role in“ Get Out ”.
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The 32-year-old competed against Lakeith Stanfield, who was also nominated for “Judas And The Black Messiah”, and against actors Sacha Baron Cohen (“The Trial Of The Chicago 7”), Leslie Odom Jr. (“One Night In Miami”) and Paul Raci ("Sound Of Metal").
Foreign Oscar for Danish film "Der Rausch"
The Danish film “Der Rausch” won an Oscar abroad.
Thomas Vinterberg's social satire, starring Mads Mikkelsen, took a stand against “Better Days” from Hong Kong, “Collective - Corruption kills” from Romania, “The Man Who Sold His Skin” from Tunisia and “Quo Vadis, Aida?” From Bosnia -Herzegovina through.
"The Intoxication"
Martin (Mads Mikkelsen) is a teacher at a school.
He feels old and tired.
Encouraged by a per mille theory, he and three of his colleagues start an experiment: They want to keep their blood alcohol level constant at 0.5 per mille in everyday life.
Source: Weltkino Filmverleih
In “Der Rausch”, Mikkelsen plays one of four teachers who start a drinking experiment.
They drink alcohol regularly to help them cope with their lives;
but soon they lose control.
Vinterberg dedicated the award to his daughter Ida, who was killed in an accident during the filming, and who should have played a role in the film.
“In the end we made this film for you as a memorial,” said Vinterberg, struggling for composure.
“Well, Ida, this is a miracle that just happened.
You are part of this miracle. "
Oscars in script categories
The first prizes of the evening were for the script categories.
British actress Emerald Fennell won the original script category for the revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman”.
The award for the best adapted screenplay went to Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller for the family drama "The Father".
Oscars for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson won the make-up / hairstyle category for the musical drama "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" over the black singer Ma Rainey.
Ann Roth received an award for the best costume design - for the same film.
Other Oscar winners
Camera: Erik Messerschmidt for "Mank"
Editor: Mikkel EG Nielsen for "Sound Of Metal"
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Film music: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste for "Soul"
Film song: HER (Gabriella Wilson, Dernst Emile II, Tiara Thomas) for "Fight For You" (Judas And The Black Messiah)
Production design: Donald Graham Burt and Jan Pascale for "Mank"
Sound: Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Carlos Cortés and Phillip Bladh for "Sound Of Metal"
Visual Effects: Andrew Jackson, David Lee, Andrew Lockley and Scott Fisher for "Tenet"
Animated film: "Soul" by Pete Docter and Dana Murray
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Animated short film: "If Anything Happens I Love You" by Will McCormack and Michael Govier
Documentary: "My Octopus Teacher" by Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed and Craig Foster
Documentary short film: “Colette” by Anthony Giacchino and Alice Doyard
Short film: "Two Distant Strangers" by Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe