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Why do so many foreign directors win Oscars?

When the best director Oscar winner is announced on Sunday, chances are it will once again be a non-American -- highlighting Hollywood's focus more than ever on global markets vital for box office success.

Over the last 20 years, 11 winners of the best director Academy Award -- arguably second in prestige to best picture at Tinseltown's biggest annual show -- have been from outside the United States.

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