- In 2008, received Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 2008, received San Francisco Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 2003, received Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director
- In 2003, received Cannes Film Festival Award for Palme d'Or
- In 1991, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1989, received Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1989, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- In 1989, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Picture
- In 1989, received New York Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1989, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1989, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
- In 1987, received Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Independent/Experimental Film
