The Oscars
Who won the Oscar for Best Director Award? Most of you probably know by now, that it was Ang Lee, the director of Brokeback Mountain. You also realize, I hope, that he is Chinese. He is from Taiwan. He was educated in the United States and has worked for some time in Hollywood. But his influences are from his Chinese heritage.The award to Lee has brought great pride to all Chinese. There was a recognized buzz around here yesterday when conversation started about the Oscars. Newscasts prominently highlighted Ang Lee’s victory as a victory for China. They even broadcast the Oscars live here yesterday morning. Live broadcast of Western events is pretty limited. (Nevertheless, I didn’t watch it.)
The unexpected loss of Brokeback Mountain for Best Picture to the upset winner Crash left a lot of others here pretty upset. I heard that it wasn’t right that the movie with Best Director did not also get Best Picture. The pride of the people of China was hurt on not getting the top award. That is they way they think. Look out for more influence by these folks!
http://www.forbes.com/technology/feeds/ap/2006/03/07/ap2574937.html
posted by A Bryson (formerly) in China @ 7:28 PM
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