9th European Film Awards

9th European Film Awards
Date8 November 1996
SiteBlaues Zelt am Lützowplatz, Berlin, Germany
Hosted byN/A
Organized byEuropean Film Academy
Highlights
Best FilmBreaking the Waves
Best ActorIan McKellen
Best ActressEmily Watson

The 9th European Film Awards were presented on 8 November 1996 in Berlin, Germany.

Awards

Best Film

English title Original title Director(s) Country
Breaking the Waves [1]Lars von TrierDenmark
KolyaKoljaJan SvěrákCzech Republic
Secrets & LiesMike LeighUnited Kingdom
LeaLeaIvan FilaGermany
Some Mother's SonTerry GeorgeIreland
Recipient Occupation
United Kingdom Alec Guinness[2]actor

References

  1. ↑ "Breaking the Waves". European Film Awards. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Sir Alec Guinness". European Film Academy. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2026.