The feelgood comedy drama was a surprise big winner, while Olivia Colman and Rami Malek took home top acting honours
Oscars 2019 verdict: lovely surprises can’t compensate for shock horrors
Green Book has been named best picture in a surprise victory over Roma, during an Oscars ceremony that lacked a host but was filled with diversity and historic wins.
The feelgood comedy drama, starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen and directed by Peter Farrelly, had been dogged by problems during awards season, and some people have questioned the veracity of its supposed true story, about the friendship between pianist Don Shirley and his chauffeur Tony Lip.
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