‘Nomadland’ wins big at pandemic Oscars as Zhao makes history

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Hollywood (United States) (AFP) – US road movie “Nomadland” emerged as the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday with three major prizes, including a history-making award for director Chloe Zhao, as Hollywood celebrated its most glamorous night with a unique pandemic-era gala. Zhao’s drama about marginalized Americans roaming the West in vans was honored for best picture, director and actress for Frances McDormand, who now is in elite company with her third Academy Award for performing. No-show Anthony Hopkins pulled a surprise upset to win best actor in the final award of the night, besting sent…

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