'Parasite' Makes History With <br />Oscar Nominations It is the first South Korean film <br />to compete in the <br />Academy Award category. The black comedy is also the first flick from the country to receive a nomination for best international film. Bong Joon Ho, who helmed the movie,<br />is up for best director as well. Bong Joon Ho, via 'Variety' Other Oscar nominations for 'Parasite' include best editing and <br />original screenplay. Along with a $132 million global intake, <br />the film has earned universal acclaim <br />from critics and audiences.
