1971 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1971, 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 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
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
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
The 28th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television for 1970 and were held on February 5, 1971. The ceremony celebrated a wide range of cinematic achievements including motion picture excellence, outstanding performances in both drama and comedy or musical categories, as well as achievements in directing, screenwriting, musical scoring, and songwriting. It also recognized exceptional foreign films and introduced emerging new talent.
Total movies nominated
12
Total movies awarded
10
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