‘Leviathan’ wins Golden Globe for best foreign language film

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Russia’s “Leviathan” has won the Golden Globe for best foreign language film.

The drama, directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, puts a modern spin on the Book of Job through the story of a man who struggles against a corrupt mayor.

The other nominees Sunday were: “Force Majeure (Turist),” ”Gett: The Trial Of Viviane Amsalem,” ”Ida,” and “Tangerines (Mandariinid).”

The 72nd annual Golden Globes are airing live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

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