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Damien Chazelle wins best director Oscar for 'La La Land'

Hollywood : Damien Chazelle on Sunday became the youngest ever filmmaker to win the Oscar for best director for "La La Land," a glossy tribute to the Golden Age of Tinseltown musicals.

The 32-year-old triumphed against nominees who included Mel Gibson for "Hacksaw Ridge" and the directors of "Arrival," "Manchester by the Sea" and "Moonlight."