China mutes reaction to Chloe Zhao’s history-making Oscars sweep

Chloe Zhao (AP)

Director Chloe Zhao’s history-making Oscars sweep is being met with a muted response in her country of birth – and even censorship.

Zhao’s Nomadland is the second film directed by a woman to win a best picture Oscar, and she is the first woman of colour and second woman ever to win the Oscar for best director.