Awards

1971 Film Awards Season

Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.

43rd Academy Awards

April 15, 1971

43rd Academy Awards

The 43rd Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Thursday, April 15, 1971, honored movies released in 1970. The ceremony featured memorable wins such as George C. Scott’s triumph in Patton and Glenda Jackson’s win for Women in Love, along with significant achievements in technical, documentary, and writing categories.

Total movies nominated

12

Total movies awarded

12

24th British Academy Film Awards

March 4, 1971

24th British Academy Film Awards

The 24th British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1971, honoured the best films of 1970. The awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 4 March 1971. For the first time, a Fellowship Award was presented to Alfred Hitchcock by Princess Anne, recognising his lasting influence on cinema.

Total movies nominated

12

Total movies awarded

11

23rd Directors Guild of America Awards

March 10, 1971

23rd Directors Guild of America Awards

The Directors Guild of America Awards honor outstanding directorial achievements in film and television. The 23rd edition, which recognized films from 1970, was presented in 1971 and showcased exceptional work in feature film direction.

Total movies nominated

2

Total movies awarded

1

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