'Spy of the Soviet Union' Wins First The Oscar

Mark Rylance aka Rudolf Abel, the Soviet spy in the film by Steven Spielberg, Bridge of Spies, won her first Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category. 88th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre Los Angeles, Sunday (28/2) evening local time.

He defeated his colleagues such as Christian Bale (The Big Short), Tom Hardy (The Revenant), Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight), as well as the veteran actor Sylvester Stallone (Creed).

His first victory in the event this Oscar award he dedicated to the director, Spielberg, as well as his co-star in the film Bridge of Spies, Tom Hanks.

"During this time I was idolized them, and after getting the opportunity to work with the best storytellers in the world, I feel very honored," he said when peddling feet on the Oscar stage.

"He (Spielberg) always leads to love, even though he was surrounded by a lot of monsters. I am very happy that the film Bridge of Spies nominated many times," he continued.

According to his statement, the first Oscar he got he could not take it home if it were not for the assistance provided Hanks during the filming process.

Although both seniors in the world film industry, Rylance admitted, the process of shooting with Hanks makes everything seem easy.

"I think, if you had played with Tom Hanks, it will help!" he said.

"I am very proud to have won this, thank you very much."

Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Hanks), which involved cold war between America and the Soviet Union.

He must defend Rudolf Abel as Uno Soviet spy who was caught in the US. Defends decision making enemies slandered, his family was threatened.

At the same time, US spy pilot was captured in the Soviet Union. As if to add to the problem, US students arrested in Germany on charges of spying. James must release them all without putting himself and his family in danger.