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

US director Damien Chazelle at the 89th Academy Awards, February 2017

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."