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56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004

The 56th Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries and television in 2003. The ceremony took place on February 7, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and was hosted by Carl Reiner. The event showcased top directorial talent in both feature film and documentary categories.

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Highlights of 56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 2004 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

9

Total movie wins

2

Total people nominations

9

Total people wins

2

Mystic River The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

4 nominations 0 win
Documentary

Documentary

4 nominations 1 win
Action

Action

2 nominations 1 win
Sofia Coppola

Most Nominations

Sofia Coppola

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Documentaries Winners and Nominees – 56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Documentaries category at the 56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 56th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 2004 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 56th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 2004. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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