China snubs Chloe Zhao’s historic Oscar haul
By DW
29 April 2021 |
4:32 pm
The Chinese-born Chloe Zhao won best director and best picture for "Nomadland" in a history-making Oscars sweep — a feat that was literally muted in her home country.
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