9th European Film Awards
| 9th European Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 November 1996 |
| Site | Blaues Zelt am Lützowplatz, Berlin, Germany |
| Hosted by | N/A |
| Organized by | European Film Academy |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Breaking the Waves |
| Best Actor | Ian McKellen |
| Best Actress | Emily 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 Trier | Denmark | |
| Kolya | Kolja | Jan Svěrák | Czech Republic |
| Secrets & Lies | Mike Leigh | United Kingdom | |
| Lea | Lea | Ivan Fila | Germany |
| Some Mother's Son | Terry George | Ireland | |
| Recipient | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Alec Guinness [2] | actor |
References
- ^ "Breaking the Waves". European Film Awards. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ^ "Sir Alec Guinness". European Film Academy. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2026.