The 77th Academy Awards took place on February 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. This annual event honors outstanding achievements in the film industry for the previous year, recognizing excellence in various categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. The ceremony was hosted by Joaquin Phoenix, who won the award for Best Actor for his role in Joker. Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, made history by winning Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to receive this prestigious award.