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Oscars
1996
Discover the Oscar 1996 nominees and add them to your schedule to watch the movies.
Oscars 1996 (Academy Awards) — the Academy’s annual ceremony honoring standout achievements in cinema from the previous year.
DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Short Subject) at the 1996 Oscars was One Survivor Remembers.
Never Give Up: The 20th Century Odyssey of Herbert Zipper
Winner
One Survivor Remembers
The Living Sea
The Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in America
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM 0
Winner of FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM at the 1996 Oscars was A Excêntrica Família de Antônia.
Todas As Coisas São Belas
Winner
A Excêntrica Família de Antônia
Poussières de vie
O Quatrilho
O Homem das Estrelas
SHORT FILM (Animated) 0
Winner of SHORT FILM (Animated) at the 1996 Oscars was The Digital Special Effects in "A Close Shave".
Winner
The Digital Special Effects in "A Close Shave"
Gagarin
Mickey e seu Cérebro em Apuros
The Chicken from Outer Space
Feriados em Família
SHORT FILM (Live Action) 0
Winner of SHORT FILM (Live Action) at the 1996 Oscars was Lieberman in Love.
Best Picture 0
Winner of Best Picture at the 1996 Oscars was Coração Valente.
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About the category: Honors the year’s best feature film, recognizing the film’s overall achievement (producers).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by all eligible Academy voting members using a preferential (ranked-choice) ballot among eligible films.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible voting members, also using a preferential ballot.
Eligibility: Feature film eligible under the Academy’s general entry rules (format, qualifying run, and submission requirements).
Apollo 13 - Do Desastre ao Triunfo
Babe, o Porquinho Atrapalhado
Winner
Coração Valente
Razão e Sensibilidade
The Postman (Il Postino)
DOCUMENTARY (Feature) 0
Winner of DOCUMENTARY (Feature) at the 1996 Oscars was A Lembrança de Anne Frank.
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About the category: Honors the best documentary feature.
Criteria: Nominations follow category-specific rules and may include a shortlist prior to final nominations.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members (with viewing requirements where applicable).
Eligibility: Documentaries eligible under the Academy’s general and documentary-specific rules.
Winner
A Lembrança de Anne Frank
Fiddlefest--Roberta Tzavaras and Her East Harlem Violin Program
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream
The Battle over Citizen Kane
Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern
ART DIRECTION 0
Winner of ART DIRECTION at the 1996 Oscars was Eugenio Zanetti.
Art Direction: Bo Welch; Set Decoration: Cheryl Carasik
Art Direction: Michael Corenblith; Set Decoration: Merideth Boswell
Art Direction: Roger Ford; Set Decoration: Kerrie Brown
Winner
MAKEUP 0
Winner of MAKEUP at the 1996 Oscars was Coração Valente.
Greg Cannom, Bob Laden, Colleen Callaghan
Ken Diaz, Mark Sanchez
Winner
Peter Frampton, Paul Pattison, Lois Burwell
MUSIC (Original Dramatic Score) 0
Winner of MUSIC (Original Dramatic Score) at the 1996 Oscars was Luis Bacalov.
MUSIC (Original Musical or Comedy Score) 0
Winner of MUSIC (Original Musical or Comedy Score) at the 1996 Oscars was Pocahontas.
Winner
Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Orchestral Score by Alan Menken
SOUND EFFECTS EDITING 0
Winner of SOUND EFFECTS EDITING at the 1996 Oscars was Coração Valente.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 0
Winner of SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at the 1996 Oscars was Toy Story: Um Mundo de Aventuras.
Winner
Toy Story: Um Mundo de Aventuras
WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) 0
Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) at the 1996 Oscars was Emma Thompson.
Anna Pavignano, Michael Radford, Furio Scarpelli, Giacomo Scarpelli, Massimo Troisi
Winner
George Miller, Chris Noonan
William Broyles, Jr., Al Reinert
WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 0
Winner of WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 1996 Oscars was Christopher McQuarrie.
Winner
Screenplay by Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow; Story by John Lasseter, Peter Docter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft
Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, Oliver Stone
Directing 0
Winner of Directing at the 1996 Oscars was Mel Gibson.
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About the category: Recognizes the director’s achievement in shaping the film’s artistic and storytelling vision.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Directors Branch through branch voting among eligible works.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible directors and works per category-specific rules and the Academy’s general entry rules.
Actor in a Leading Role 0
Winner of Actor in a Leading Role at the 1996 Oscars was Nicolas Cage.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actor in a leading role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch. Typically 5 nominees per category rules.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; performances fully dubbed by another actor are not eligible (Academy rules).
Actress in a Leading Role 0
Winner of Actress in a Leading Role at the 1996 Oscars was Susan Sarandon.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actress in a leading role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch via branch voting.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; general and acting-specific rules apply.
Actor in a Supporting Role 0
Winner of Actor in a Supporting Role at the 1996 Oscars was Kevin Spacey.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; acting-specific rules apply.
Actress in a Supporting Role 0
Winner of Actress in a Supporting Role at the 1996 Oscars was Mira Sorvino.
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About the category: Honors the best performance by an actress in a supporting role.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Actors Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Performance in an eligible feature; acting-specific rules apply.
Cinematography 0
Winner of Cinematography at the 1996 Oscars was John Toll.
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About the category: Recognizes cinematography (image capture, lighting, framing, and visual language).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Cinematographers Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and individuals per the Academy’s general and cinematography rules.
Film Editing 0
Winner of Film Editing at the 1996 Oscars was Apollo 13 - Do Desastre ao Triunfo.
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About the category: Recognizes film editing (rhythm, narrative construction, and continuity).
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Editors Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and individuals per the Academy’s general and editing rules.
Marcus D'Arcy, Jay Friedkin
Winner
Mike Hill, Dan Hanley
Costume Design 0
Winner of Costume Design at the 1996 Oscars was James Acheson.
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About the category: Honors costume design conceived for the characters and story context.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Costume Designers Branch.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: To be eligible, costumes must be conceived by a costume designer (per Academy rules).
Visual Effects 0
Winner of Visual Effects at the 1996 Oscars was Babe, o Porquinho Atrapalhado.
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About the category: Recognizes excellence in visual effects (VFX), including integration and technical/artistic innovation.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Visual Effects branch per category rules and processes.
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and credited individuals per the Academy’s Visual Effects rules.
Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney
Winner
Scott E. Anderson, Charles Gibson, Neal Scanlan, John Cox
Sound 0
Winner of Sound at the 1996 Oscars was Apollo 13 - Do Desastre ao Triunfo.
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About the category: Honors overall sound achievement (recording, editing, and mixing) as a combined category.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Sound Branch, following category rules and any required steps (shortlist, etc.).
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible films and credited individuals per the Academy’s Sound rules.
Andy Nelson, Scott Millan, Anna Behlmer, Brian Simmons
Donald O. Mitchell, Frank A. Montaño, Michael Herbick, Petur Hliddal
Kevin O'Connell, Rick Kline, Gregory H. Watkins, William B. Kaplan
Winner
Rick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan, David MacMillan
Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Keith A. Wester
Music (Original Song) 0
Winner of Music (Original Song) at the 1996 Oscars was Pocahontas.
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About the category: Honors the best original song written specifically for a motion picture.
Criteria: Nominations are determined by the Music Branch, following category rules (including eligibility and, where applicable, shortlist).
How the winner is decided: The winner is chosen by all eligible Academy voting members.
Eligibility: Eligible songs must meet originality and film-connection requirements per Academy rules.
Music and Lyric by Bruce Springsteen
Music and Lyric by Michael Kamen, Bryan Adams and Robert John Lange
Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
Winner
Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Stephen Schwartz
Music by John Williams; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman