Chloé Zhao’s success as the first Asian woman and the second woman ever to win a Golden Globe for best director, for her film “Nomadland,” has not been met with universal applause in her country of birth. The Beijing-born filmmaker, now a leading Oscar contender, instead finds the news of her success overshadowed by a nationalist backlash regarding her citizenship and her identity. Censors have removed some social media posts about the film, raising questions about whether it will still be released in China. It is unclear if the film will still be released in China. The China Film Administration did not immediately respond to phone calls seeking comment.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 08, 2021 09:22 UTC