- In 2001, received Academy Award for Best Director
- In 2001, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
- In 2001, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 2000, received Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
- In 2000, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director
- In 2000, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
- In 2000, received National Board of Review Award for Best Director
- In 1999, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 1990, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Director
- In 1989, received Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or
- In 1989, received Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize
- In 1989, received Sundance Film Festival for Audience Award (Dramatic)
