Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) Winners: 'Parasite,' Song Kang-ho, Thomasin McKenzie
After leading the way with nominations, Parasite has been chosen by the Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) as the Best Picture of 2019. The group also awarded the film Best Foreign Language Film, Best Director for Bong Joon Ho and Best Supporting Actor for Song Kang Ho.
Adam Driver (Marriage Story), Lupita Nyong’o (Us) and Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit) filled out the acting winners.
Here is the full list below.
Best Picture: PARASITE
Best Director: BONG JOON-HO, PARASITE
Best Actor: ADAM DRIVER, MARRIAGE STORY
Best Actress: LUPITA NYONG’O, US
Best Supporting Actor: SONG KANG-HO, PARASITE
Best Supporting Actress: THOMASIN MCKENZIE, JOJO RABBIT
Best Cinematography: ROGER DEAKINS, 1917
Best Screenplay: RIAN JOHNSON, KNIVES OUT
Best Score: HILDUR GUÐNADÓTTIR, JOKER
Best Documentary: APOLLO 11
Best Animated Film: TOY STORY 4
Best Foreign Language Film: PARASITE
Best Comedy Film: JOJO RABBIT
Best Science Fiction Film: AD ASTRA
Best Horror Film: US
Special Achievement Award: Ensemble Acting: Knives Out
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