Guillermo del Toro Wins Best Director for 'The Shape of Water' at 2018 Golden Globes | THR News

Guillermo del Toro Wins Best Director for 'The Shape of Water' at 2018 Golden Globes | THR News

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At the 75th Golden Globe Awards, Natalie Portman highlighted the lack of gender diversity among nominees. Guillermo del Toro won Best Director for 'The Shape of Water,' his first win. His acceptance speech was nearly cut short but continued to applause. The all-male nominee list faced criticism, notably for excluding Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele, who had acclaimed directorial debuts. The video encourages viewers to share their thoughts and follow further coverage.

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Who pointed out the lack of gender diversity in the Best Director category at the Golden Globe Awards?

Tiffany Taylor

Natalie Portman

Greta Gerwig

Jordan Peele

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Which film earned Guillermo del Toro his first Golden Globe for Best Director?

Dunkirk

The Shape of Water

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

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What is the central theme of Guillermo del Toro's film 'The Shape of Water'?

A romance between an aquatic creature and a mute worker

A political drama

A historical biography

A war story

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Which two directors were notably snubbed in the Best Director category despite their films being critically acclaimed?

Guillermo del Toro and Christopher Nolan

Steven Spielberg and Martin McDonagh

Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele

Christopher Nolan and Ridley Scott

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Which film directed by Greta Gerwig was nominated for Best Picture in the musical or comedy category?

Get Out

Dunkirk

Lady Bird

The Post