- In 2005, received National Society of Film Critics for Best Director
- In 2005, received Toronto Film Critics for Best Director
- In 1999, received Berlin Film Festival for Silver Bear Jury Prize for Outstanding Artistic Achievement
- In 1996, received Genie for Best Adapted Screenplay
- In 1996, received Cannes Film Festival for Special Jury Prize
- In 1996, received Genie for Best Director
- In 1992, received Genie for Best Adapted Screenplay
- In 1992, received Genie for Best Director
- In 1991, received New York Film Critics Circle for Best Screenplay
- In 1991, received National Society of Film Critics for Best Director
- In 1991, received National Society of Film Critics for Best Screenplay
- In 1989, received Genie for Best Picture
- In 1989, received Genie for Best Adapted Screenplay
- In 1989, received Genie for Best Director
- In 1989, received Golden Horse Award for Best Director
- In 1988, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association for Best Director
- In 1984, received Genie for Best Director
