Leonardo DiCaprio supports emotional Alejandro Inarritu as he wins Best Director at DGA Awards for second year in a row
Alejandro G. Iñárritu won for the second year in a row at the Directors Guild of America Awards,
Leonardo DiCaprio made sure to show his support for the Mexican auteur, who directed his highly touted film The Revenant, on Saturday night.
The two made a strong showing at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles along with some of the biggest names behind the camera in Hollywood.
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He's got his back! Leonardo DiCaprio made sure to show his support for Alejandro G. Iñárritu at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday
The DGA Awards can herald the eventual Oscar winners in the best director and picture categories.
Inarritu's win at the ceremony again this year - the filmmaker won the previous year for Birdman - makes him the first director in the Guild's history with back-to-back wins.
The director was emotional during his acceptance speech as he brought his team onstage with him.
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The director was emotional during his acceptance speech as he brought his team onstage with him
After hitting out at presidential hopeful Donald Trump, he said according to Deadline : 'Film is an extension of yourself. When that creature is appreciated or loved you get connected at an emotional level. I never cried, but this is the first time I cry because I was really surprised.'
What a night: The team behind The Revenant are hoping for success in the Oscars race
After hitting out at presidential hopeful Donald Trump, he said according to Deadline: 'Film is an extension of yourself. When that creature is appreciated or loved you get connected at an emotional level. I never cried, but this is the first time I cry because I was really surprised.'
'That's why it's so rewarding and emotional for me to receive this award for this film. On the surface it's action adventure and survival but deep down there were things that were much more important to see.'
'The story of Hugh Glass as the father of a mixed race kid is something I wanted to explore, how you grow up as an outside face.'
The actor's hopes also ride high this year in the Oscars race. Leo has been nominated four times for the Best Actor award but has never got his hands on the famous statuette.
Inarritu's win at the ceremony again this year - the filmmaker won the previous year for Birdman - makes him the first director in the Guild's history with back-to-back wins.
Leading man: Leonardo and Alejandro have been cleaning up on the awards circuit
Big hug: The director hugged his actor upon receiving the award
Special time: The stars happily embraced as they celebrated their success
Leo, 41, wore a tuxedo as he posed with Alejandro, 52, with the nominations plaque early in the evening.
The actor's hopes also ride high this year in the Oscars race. Leo has been nominated four times for the Best Actor award but has never got his hands on the famous statuette.
The Revenant is an odyssey of survival and revenge in which DiCaprio ate raw buffalo liver, climbed snowy mountains and bathed in icy rivers as he played the legendary trapper Hugh Glass.
Supporting her man: Rachel McAdams introduced Tom McCarthy, director of Spotlight
What a joy: The Hollywood appeared to be in fantastic spirits on the night
Backstage: The two posed with their nominations placard
The Big Short: Steve Carell, Christian Bale, and Ryan Gosling introduced Adam McKay as a nominee earlier in the evening
The film, directed by Inarritu, is up for 12 Oscars.
While the annual DGA Awards can be a predictor for the Oscars, Saturday's ceremony also offered a telling look at who's working behind the camera in Hollywood amid the industry's ongoing discussion about diversity.
Women comprised about 28 percent of nominees for the awards that recognize achievement in directing in various formats, from commercials to TV shows to feature films. There were 14 women and eight non-white nominees among the slate of 47 directors.
On the stage: Matt Damon spoke onstage at the 68th annual DGA Awards
Director Ridley Scott accepts his Feature Film Nomination Plaque for The Martian onstage
The host with the most: Jane Lynch was the evening's emcee
Doing her thing: The 55-year-old was seen holding a baton as she performed on stage
Lapping it up: Jane ensured she kept the crowd entertained as she lapped up the crowd's attention
Eyes up here boys! Kathy Griffin was a presenter during the ceremony
Demure as ever: The star looked effortlessly chic in an elegant blue gown
Michelle Stafford (L) and actor Christian Jules Le Blanc speak onstage at the 68th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards
Making more gags: TV personality James Corden also spoke on stage
The DGA's top category - feature film directing - was exclusively male this year, as is usually the case.
Mexican director Alejandro competed against Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), Adam McKay (The Big Short), George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Ridley Scott (The Martian).
Women, who represented just over 4 percent of directors of the top-grossing films from 2002 to 2013, have better representation in the television categories. Of the six nominees for directing a TV miniseries or movie, three were women - Angela Bassett (Whitney), Laurie Collyer (The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe) and Dee Rees (Bessie) - the most of any DGA Awards category. They faced Kenny Leon and Matthew Diamond (The Wiz Live!) and Paul Haggis (Show Me a Hero).
Amy Schumer was nominated for co-directing her Comedy Central show, and Chris Rock was nominated for directing Schumer's Live at the Apollo HBO special.
Hit film: George Miller was nominated for Mad Max: Fury Road
Hollywood legend: Lily Tomlin also took to the stage during the awards ceremony
Sci-fi thriller: Alex Garland won the award for First-Time Feature Film Director for his work on Ex Machina
Deep in conversation: Matt Damon was seated next to director Ridley Scott during the night's proceedings
Under the Spotlight: Director Tom McCarthy and actress Rachel McAdams appeared to be in great spirits after their amazing win
Same social circle: (L-R) Actor Christian Bale, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and director Adam McKay all pose for a group shot
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