Ang Lee ‪Wins Best Directing: 2006 Oscars

Tom Hanks presenting Ang Lee with the Oscar® for Directing for "Brokeback Mountain" at the 78th Academy Awards® in 2006. Hosted by Jon Stewart.

[@youdbettertube]

he's won 2 oscars yet i still feel he's one of the most underrated directors of our time.

[@blupatches3030]

same

[@davy209]

Well technically 3 Oscars but I know I What you mean!

[@jordanbee1764]

youdbettertube My fav director. He can do anything. Very diverse.

[@32radendevantiary.k63]

U right

[@Bjork4s]

and he beat Spielberg, twice.....

[@hg82met]

Brokeback Mountain was a cultural milestone - people still watch and talk about it after 15 years. The best film winner (Crash) is now mostly forgotten.

[@lostdeeply397]

True 😭😭

[@user-th5qw3to3d]

like Argo.

[@jlo12]

@@user-th5qw3to3d Argo was a good film

[@privilegedcriticism9067]

It's a universal love story. Can watch this 100 times

[@djm55]

Thank you! I just made a similar comment. I can't believe this movie won the Best Picture Oscar. It's beyond mediocre.

[@robertoruggio6438]

Thank you for this movie, Ang Lee. You were robbed of Best Picture and everyone knows that.

[@3916690]

Yeah agreed with you.....Brokeback Mountain should win best picture at the Oscar ceremony....

[@nickmesafilms]

How did a remarkable film such as Brokeback Mountain lose the Best Picture to the hypocritical and pretentious Crash?

[@independentfilmchannel1476]

I loved Crash despite its stupid title. It was an audacious and surprising expose of social prejudices we are all supposed to be over, convincingly presented. But everything pointed to Brokeback Mountain winning, having been honored by virtually every other single award-giving body. It was rather gutless of the academy, for whatever reason, to reward its screenplay and direction but not going the extra mile to best picture (though it's happened before with The Informer, the Treasure of the Sierra Madre, probably others). Perhaps it was just too scary a prospect for individual voters to give a gay love story their ultimate stamp of approval--a very odd but telling complication from a community as enlightened as Hollywood supposedly is.

[@elephantbluepeter]

The same can be said for "Life of Pi".

[@youdbettertube]

+INDEPENDENT FILM CHANNEL that in itself is a more interesting story of social prejudice than anything in crash

[@jwelch5742]

Brokeback Mountain has great directing. Ang Lee became the first non-white, first Asian and first person of color to win the Academy Award for Best Director.

[@lpphillyfan]

And now 7 out of the last 8 winners have been either Latin American or Asian!

[@Zanderthegrape]

@@lpphillyfan Alejandro Inarritu, Alfonso Cuaron, and Guillermo Del Toro are considered White . Predominate Spanish race with no Indigenous or Chicanao roots.

[@lpphillyfan]

@@Zanderthegrape So? It's still an achievement for a non- American to win. Especially with all the anti-Mexican xenophobia recently.

[@Zanderthegrape]

Leo Mount for sure it is awesome that Mexico is getting representation. There’s just an intersection of race and class that exists within the Latino community that isn’t really addressed

[@lpphillyfan]

@@Zanderthegrape That's fair enough.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Massively ahead of its time, that movie. The general public didn't take it seriously in 2005.

[@emmanuelbucaneg9291]

The public actually took it seriously. The movie was critically aclaimed and it was a box office success.

[@albertstock85]

The public did take it seriously! As recent Oscar movies go, it was a very solid box office performer, critics deservedly praised it non stop, and it was the recipient of numerous awards and nominations. Alongside Munich, it was my favorite film of the year, and I watched it multiple times in the theater. It is still considered the rightful winner of Best Picture. I have long contested that Crash is not a horrible film, it has a lot of merit. But it’s abundantly clear that Brokeback Mountain should have won Best Picture that year. It is a timeless and eternal classic that seized upon the zeitgeist of those early 2000s. I was in my 4th semester of film school at the time and it was a extremely influential film upon that generation of film students.

[@gergq5888]

And if it came out today, I would roll my eyes. It’s the perfect movie that came at the perfect time.

[@ylin17]

Love how gracious Ang Lee always acts, and acknowledges Taiwan during his Oscar speeches

[@tanchotique4635]

Brokeback Mountain, the movie of all time

[@tanchotique4635]

great

[@dhruvildesai6911]

facts

[@59771006]

The right person won it's as simple as that.

[@yelyint5620]

'Ang Lee' is a gentleman. Not an ordinary gentleman, he's an extraordinary one. 'Ang Lee' is an artist. Not an ordinary artist, he has an incredibly visionary instinct. 'Ang Lee' is a masterpiece-creator. Not an ordinary one-hit wonder, he is one of a kind whose beautiful works will never be forgotten and will always be remembered. #BrokebackMountain #AngLee #BestDirector #OSCARs

[@tonyswe9463]

i agree

[@Elias_Elemn]

I knew about Brokeback Mountain when I was 6 years old, everybody was talking about it, but in my country (Paraguay) it was a joke object. Gays were a joke object and still, but not as it was at that time. Now that I’m 22 years old gay man I saw it for the first time and I can say that this is the best movie I have ever seen in my life. I can totally understand why it was such a big thing and now it is going to be me. Thank you for making this movie. ❤️ Pd: Rest In Peace Heath Ledger, that was tremendous.

[@adrietc]

Oww, tenemos la misma edad y me acuerdo de lo mismo que vos, también soy de Paraguay y sólo se burlaban de esa película y eran muy homofóbicos, incluso hasta hoy en día no toman en serio a la película acá

[@viethunghoang2669]

Respect Heath Ledger , Ang Lee , Michelle Williams , Jake Gyllenhaal and all of person who make this great movie

[@mochamediwan7291]

Wait heath died?? 😭😭

[@SahilSingh-bv4mr]

@@mochamediwan7291 Yes :( 💔 I think he passed away in 2008 due to Cardiac Arrest. I watched this movie today and it was SO...just indescribable. So touching and almost broke me by the end. A must watch for all, irrespective of their sexuality ❤️👏🏻

[@indiiedreamer]

I'm still so upset that Brokeback didn't win best pìcture

[@sarahkim9328]

aww such a humble and genuine speech. seems like a great guy

[@papillonvu]

Ang Lee was robbed of a nomination for directing Sense & Sensibility. He was robbed of an Oscar for directing Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. And most egregious, he was robbed of a Best Picture Oscar for Brokeback Mountain!

[@paulchen355]

I was so surprised he actually directed sense and sensibility. Seems like it was a lot of pressure. The cast are all formidable actors

[@andrisbogdans5103]

Sense and sensibility. Sure For the Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - no. Peter Jackson displayed better directing for all 3 Lord of the Ring's movies but you know I guess they just decided to ram every oscar for the Return of the King. Ether way, noone was winning directing award that year besides Jackson and that's only fair. And the best picture well, you're right. Nobody gived and still gives a fuck about Crash. It's just that bad. Most people still enjoy Brokeback Mountain though.

[@tonism-music]

Ang Lee is incredible. He's done Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Sense and Sensibility, Life of Pi, among others. How can all those films be directed by the same person.

[@JKiNG945]

what an inspiring man.

[@marneebox]

should have won best picture :(

[@antoniosernandezfernandez8699]

marneebox h

[@diegopisfil614]

marneebox also for best acting roles and cinematography

[@HAL-vm3wn]

Diego Pisfil well, we could discuss about Best Lead Actor

[@65g4]

Yes it should have its a great movie

[@hckingking]

@@HAL-vm3wn You against Heath Ledger winning. I forgot who that year Edit: So I checked and it was Phillip Seymour Hoffman for Capote... he deserved it more than heath ledger honestly.

[@thynguyen911]

Brokeback Mountain has got to be one of my all time favorite movies. That movie is just so fucking amazing! I had to watch it twice to really understand the beauty of it and what a heartbroken story it was!

[@kentonpryor7091]

Ang Lee is one amazing storyteller!

[@Yeswecan99]

Saw the movie today....oh my god!! It is a masterpiece..every aspect of the movie is perfect and so subtle..

[@user-kj9pb9jc3v]

Absolutely one of the best love stories ever, brilliant cast, magnificent storytelling.

[@josearce4526]

Great director!

[@ChristianFrates1997]

That's why Hulk is so underrated.

[@Robson1898vascao]

Crash wasnt even NOMINATED to Golden Globe Awards Best Picture.

[@tavellclinton9256]

He was supposed to direct Terminator 3 but he decided to direct Hulk instead.

[@SlenWash]

Tavell Clinton I'm curious as to what the final product would have been.

[@57yearoldjamesbond]

Neither was The Sting

[@Boomboxboi]

He won for brokeback mountain and 6 yrs later Life of Pi!! Two socially groundbreaking films with spectacular stories!!

[@NiVi192]

Oh come on, I just stopped cryin having seen Brokeback Mountain, now I start crying again, because of this clip... and I thought I'm none of these hyper- dramatical girls!! Sorry, this brilliant movie really is represented by an extraordinary cast. Congratulations Mr. Lee and THANK YOU!

[@Lin_Zhou]

so so so proud of Ang Lee. i loved Brokeback Mountain, and despite the whole controversy regarding it being two cowboys, i think Ang Lee directed the movie perfectly. also, for him to mention how gay love is denied by society, ah, so proud!

[@kdmiranda]

Such a great movie!!!! So well deserved.....Amazing director!

[@RendyLannister]

a 100% Asian director made a 100% western gay film, and the result is stunning.

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

One of my all time favorite directors.

[@blupatches3030]

I keep coming back to his speeches, interviews; the words in his book traced profoundly magical lines in my head. It's a palpable sense of appreciation and genuine love which connects the humanity. I can't thank him more for existing, as I look up to him as a role model, a life mentor. 謝謝您，李安。

[@imohsam4390]

2018 here. And yes, he mentioned to Oscar: “ I wish I knew how to quit you” - Jack Twist (line that broke Ennis heart)

[@gavinmasterson8202]

SO WELL DESERVED THAT YEAR!

[@Avalyn_Wu]

That just shows how awesome Ang Lee is

[@sterlingtsai2579]

謝謝大家的關心🙌🙌🙌

[@robingronwald7993]

Such a great director and artist

[@kgpppp]

I’m so proud of you sir

[@girubaasnee2699]

One of my favourite film BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN my favourite director Ang Lee he deserve it great picturiation best man

[@sethd6485]

the Oscars actually did Crash and themselves a disservice because Crash will now forever be known as the film that stole Brokeback Mountain’s rightful Oscar. one of the worst upsets in Oscar history.

[@jealousofmypuddin]

Heath was very deserving that year. Nuanced, amazing performance.

[@mr.introvert6173]

Jake too

[@valmacclinchy]

​@@mr.introvert6173yes, absolutely! Jake won a well-deserved BAFTA for his role, and should have won an Oscar, too!

[@NeoConnor1]

That was Philip Seymour Hoffman's year. He deserved it for Capote.

[@sanyrub]

Crash is on every single list I´ve seen about the worst films to win an Oscar lol I remember that night and I couldn´t believe it. All the other 4 nominees were better, especially Brokeback Mountain of course.

[@nimadresvlog]

The two times when Ang Lee has been nomited for the Oscar is Spielberg there too.

[@hassanelawad]

about time they put this up

[@kejin9829]

Brokeback mountain is the best movie of its kind.

[@Seanopp7]

Such a humble guy.

[@abdandjarminzget4998]

Thank you for this movie Ang Lee.

[@bluelleia]

thank you ang lee!!

[@xdsmileycrazeddxxx]

Ahhhhh! The speech men..aww.

[@ItingaNicholas]

He so deserved it! Brokeback Mountain is awesome!

[@virgoaugust8318]

The score of this movie just amazing

[@slickchrissy]

He seems like he would be a lovely director to work for........

[@conrad7155]

Why didn't he get a standing ovation?!

[@jfuya2000]

don't worry, they stood right away when he won again for Life of Pi :)

[@LadyJay114]

Remember, this was 2006. The Oscars were a lot different back then. The US was in the middle of the war in Iraq & Afghanistan so there was no love lost in the country. Also, unfortunately, many people didn't take the "gay cowboy movie" seriously. It turned out to be at the Academy & Hollywood's chagrin.

[@Lizu_twist]

實至名歸 十八年過去了 ““斷背山””依舊是部值得一再回味的好作品

[@brackenalexander1163]

I still don't understand how Brokeback Mountain lost best picture to Crash. I mean, crash was a pretty good movie, but it didn't have the cultural impact that Brokeback had. Besides, Brokeback did WAY better at the box office and has much more positive reviews on rotten tomatoes.

[@dinisjia5682]

NYPD is better than Crash

[@nguyenuchoainam1735]

Thank you Ang Lee for a really touching Speech

[@thegamerkid8403]

Simply the best he speaks with grace

[@peppesz9974]

What a wonderful movie ❤

[@mateuscarvalho3870]

It's funny how "Shakespeare in Love" and "Crash" both lost Best Director to the one who really deserved to win.

[@Randika-is6yz]

when the Mr. Hank come out, the music remind me, Forrest

[@user-hp9bg9oq5r]

Anyone noticed Hanks calling Stewart a douchebag and something with "fuck" in it?

[@Xeisin]

I didn't notice that before, lol.

[@VanildoJunior]

+Nτινος Σταματιου Yeah, I heard once that he was angry because of the Forrest Gump music that played when he entered. He didn't like very much to be associated to the character he once played. But I really don't know if this is true.

[@ericklistyanto6419]

The music background make me cry, tnx u Gustavo Santolalla for the sad music, it was broke my heart , Thx u Diana Ossana for the brilliant story between Ennis and Jack

[@indiegamedevleven4053]

谢谢李安. 期待更好的作品 赢得Oscars

[@470George]

What is a Crash again?

[@virginialong7353]

Yes, they were cheated. BBM should have won Best Picture. Heath and Jake, each should have won Oscars !!!!! Give credit where credit is do. That what pisses people off.

[@khalidamajoud2437]

I can't say for sure about Heath and Jake, though their performances were nothing short of remarkable. But if there is one indisputable fact in life, it's that BBM should have won the best movie category. Alas, CRASH, albeit good, was more moral lesson giver, consensual prize rabbing material...

[@MrAkashvj96]

i agree Brokeback mountain should have won best picture but i don't think either Heath or Jake could have won those oscars because Hoffman and Clooney had picked up most of the pre-oscar awards and were hot favorites to win that night.

[@eddjoey]

Akash Vijay clooney only won the Globe prior to oscar night, it was a very open race

[@MrAkashvj96]

eduardo ramirez oh i'm sorry i meant to say only phillip seymour picked up all awards but you're right jake still had a shot at this.

[@jwelch5742]

There wasn't no cheated, the Academy voters are always right.

[@gl-jj3tk]

Ang Lee walked so Bong Joon Ho could run

[@browndbeanz7446]

omg I saw Heath Ledger

[@apullcan]

so did I! i got so sad...

[@ccchezzaa]

because he’s the main actor in the movie?

[@rickardkaufman3988]

@@ccchezzaa because he died a decade ago and we still love his work today.

[@ccchezzaa]

Rickard Kaufman yeh me too lol

[@user-qf3cv3yn5e]

Thank YOU Ang Lee xoxo

[@MariaPaula-mh1yz]

We love Ang Lee.

[@Daviysoh]

I hope the Academy will give him 'Best Picture' someday.

[@millyfoster]

so so so well deserved

[@NZ-DongFangMedia]

Thanks a lot 李安

[@MeganWoodard1984]

:) Love you Ang!

[@inderdeepsingh2390]

Legend♥️♥️♥️

[@chelseapoet3664]

I wish he'd thanked Jake and Heath. Two outstanding performances.

[@moamoris3155]

Merecido amo esta pelicula😭

[@marneebox]

My nominees: Ang Lee, "Brokeback Mountain"*(WINNER) Paul Haggis, "Crash" George Clooney, "Good Night & Good Luck" Peter Jackson, "King Kong" Steven Spielberg, "Munich"

[@rickardkaufman3988]

My nominees: Ang Lee: Brokeback Mountain (WINNER) George Clooney: Good Night & Good Luck Steven Spielberg: Munich James Mangold: Walk The Line Caché: Michael Haneke

[@rickardkaufman3988]

@Diego Pisfil Agreed. Brokeback Mountain has better quality than a "racism is over" movie like Crash. I literally cry every time Heath Ledger says," Jack.. I swear."

[@dionatantss5985]

Deveria ter ganho de melhor filme também

[@croftw9325]

He is great

[@joseph32427]

When the camera focused on Heath Ledger, I was like when did Taylor Swift and he got together?? And then it was Michelle all along. Lol.

[@jinba1287]

Ang lee really deserves this award

[@jaburuians]

legend.

[@Paullittos]

Ang lee have won 2 times vs Spielberg

[@ani2756]

So humble, should have thanked the cast though, Heath and Jake made this movie so special 👨‍❤️‍👨

[@djhao0901]

Ang lee is movie god

[@facemakerable]

WOOHOO !! AWESOME !!

[@machinesexnoise]

does anyone know the name of the song being played as he was making that speech?

[@nedagoligolkhani5173]

Best love story movie i ever seen 😍😍😍

[@loghen01]

The co-writer and producer of the film.

[@tonyswe9463]

To Ang Lee, please make another wuxia genre movie like Crouching tiger hidden dragon. It was a masterpiece.

[@JayASolIs]

"I wish I knew how to quit you"

[@inotubol]

A well desered Oscar : He is an excellent director movies...

[@thekeonjhariatokaa7609]

This guy beat Spielberg twice.

[@acapavlovic8524]

His english is so cute!!! 😊

[@rosabbx]

I guess best director is all Brokeback Mountain could come close to for that best picture to make up for their loss. The most disappointing night in Oscar history. They deserved that award for best picture and everyone knew it. Ironically Crash director Paul Haggis himself later said Crash didn’t deserve that award

[@joewhitehead3]

Rosa Baca Its been over ten years & if people, such as yourself, are still talking about Brokeback Mountain, then it didn’t need to win best picture. Besides, the Crash director was probably just being modest

[@rickardkaufman3988]

@@joewhitehead3 He wasn't being modest. He didn't want the film to win as he loved Brokeback Mountain.

[@joewhitehead3]

Rickard Kaufman I’m sure most filmmakers feel that way

[@LuAngela12]

merecidiiiiiisimo❤❤

[@carljcreighton]

why was the go away music playing from the start

[@zoehe1038]

Ang Lee❤Taiwan,HongKong and China

[@mdtorres_76]

OMG, hearing the music from Forrest Gump gave me chills... Love it.

[@mhaliza8594]

this speech makes me cry

[@jeffersonborges9932]

That's right! Thank you! :D

[@YoungFrankenstein]

ooooh!!! you're right! Thanks :D