South Korean dark comedy Parasite has been named international film of the year at the 35th Independent Spirit Awards. The ceremony takes place in a tent on the windswept Santa Monica beach on the eve of the Oscars each year and celebrates the best in independent film. During Saturday’s ceremony, director Bong Joon-Ho added another prize to his collection when Parasite – a serious contender for best picture at the Oscars – was named the best international film. @thefarewell #SpiritAwards pic.twitter.com/47qJd3PKtg — Film Independent (@filmindependent) February 8, 2020Wang accepted the prize on Shuzhen’s behalf as the 85-year-old remained in China because of the corona virus. The cast of coming-of-age comedy Booksmart – including stars Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever – shared an on-stage group hug with director Olivia Wilde after the film won best first feature.

Source: Irish Examiner February 09, 2020 00:11 UTC