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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