Ahead Of The Oscars, 'Parasite' Is Already Making Movie History

The transcript discusses the historic nomination of the South Korean film 'Parasite' for the Academy Awards, highlighting its significance in a category traditionally dominated by Western Europe. It explores the history of the Oscars' Foreign Language Film category and the recent shift in attention towards international films, driven by digital platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. 'Parasite' has gained immense popularity, becoming one of the most preordered titles on Fandango, indicating a growing interest in international cinema.

Which country received its first-ever nomination for the Academy Awards with the film 'Parasite'?

• Japan

• South Korea

• China

• India

In recent years, which countries have seen increased success in the International Film Awards?

• Poland and Hungary

• Germany and Spain

• Italy and France

• United Kingdom and Ireland

What is a notable achievement of 'Parasite' on the Fandango platform?

• Most popular foreign language title

• Longest running film

• Highest grossing film

• Most viewed trailer

What is one reason for the increased attention to international films in the US?

• More film festivals

• Global diffusion of digital platforms

• Increased funding for foreign films

• Higher ticket prices

Which streaming service was associated with the success of the film 'Roma'?

• Hulu

• Amazon Prime

• Disney+

• Netflix