1979 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1979, 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 ceremony, held at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on April 9, 1979, honored movies released in 1978. It featured numerous memorable moments and celebrated excellence in filmmaking across a wide range of categories, from acting and directing to technical achievements.
Total movies nominated
19
Total movies awarded
15
The 32nd British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 22 March 1979 at the Wembley Conference Centre in London. The ceremony honored the best national and foreign films of 1978, with accolades presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Awards were given across a wide range of categories, celebrating achievements in acting, directing, technical crafts, and more.
Total movies nominated
13
Total movies awarded
15
The Directors Guild of America Awards honor outstanding directorial achievements in film and television. The 31st edition, held on March 10, 1979, celebrated films from 1978 with feature film nominees announced in February 1979.
Total movies nominated
4
Total movies awarded
1
The 36th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television for 1978. Held on January 27, 1979, the event celebrated outstanding achievements in motion pictures across a wide range of categories, from Best Motion Picture to individual performance and technical awards.
Total movies nominated
16
Total movies awarded
12
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