1966 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1966, covering the most prestigious honors in filmmaking. Browse major ceremonies like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Cannes, and BAFTAs – with detailed info on winners, nominees, categories, and memorable red carpet moments.
The 38th Academy Awards honored movies released in 1965 and was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 18, 1966. It was the first Oscars ceremony televised in color and featured memorable wins such as Best Picture for The Sound of Music, Best Actor for Lee Marvin in Cat Ballou, and Best Actress for Julie Christie in Darling. The event celebrated excellence across a broad spectrum of film categories including art direction, cinematography, music, and writing.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
14
The British Academy Film Awards, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, celebrate the best films of the previous year. The 19th edition, held in 1966, honoured the best films of 1965 across a wide range of categories including film, acting, documentary, and technical achievements. The awards recognized excellence in both British and international cinema.
Total movies nominated
11
Total movies awarded
6
The Directors Guild of America Awards celebrate excellence in directing for film and television. The 18th edition recognized films from 1965, with the ceremony held on February 12, 1966.
Total movies nominated
3
Total movies awarded
1
The 23rd Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television for 1965. Held on 28 February 1966, the ceremony celebrated excellence in both dramatic and comedy or musical films, recognizing outstanding performances and technical craftsmanship in various categories.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
8
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