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Question

Who among the following Director won the Oscar Award for the best motion picture in 2021 for the movie "Nomadland"?

  1. Chloe Zhao
  2. Emerald Fennel
  3. Lee Issac Chung
  4. Thomas Vinterberg

Answer:

Option A: Chloe Zhao

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chloe Zhao”.

The American drama film "Nomadland" won Oscar awards in 2021.

Chloe Zhao who directed "Nomadland," won the award for best director, making her the only woman to receive the award and the first woman of color to receive the award.