Lee shocked by Brokeback loss

07/03/2006 - 14:00:13
Director Ang Lee was devastated Brokeback Mountain lost out on the Best Picture Oscar to Crash, but insists he is still proud of the movie.

The director was disappointed that his film didn't take home the top honour and is baffled as to why it didn't win.

He explains: "I would do exactly the same. I'm so proud of the movie.

"They (the Academy) didn't vote for it, I don't know (why)...I'm just glad the audience embraced it.

"It was a surprise (not winning), quite frankly."