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Chloé Zhao Wins Big with Hamnet, Advocates Director Unity

1/24/2026

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Chloé Zhao, a prominent film director, directed Nomadland, which won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Zhao then directed the Marvel film Eternals, which received mixed reviews.
Her latest work, Hamnet, won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama, and earned eight Academy Award nominations.
Zhao advocates for a more interconnected directing community, arguing that directors should learn from each other on set.

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Story summary

Chloé Zhao, a prominent film director, directed Nomadland, which won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Zhao then directed the Marvel film Eternals, which received mixed reviews.
Her latest work, Hamnet, won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama, and earned eight Academy Award nominations.
Zhao advocates for a more interconnected directing community, arguing that directors should learn from each other on set.