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Hacksaw Ridge (2016), directed by Mel Gibson, was a major critical and awards season contender, marking Gibson’s professional "comeback." Because the film was an Australian-American co-production and filmed in New South Wales, it performed exceptionally well both in Hollywood and in the Australian awards circuit.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the awards associated with the film based on internal knowledge:
The film received six nominations at the 89th Academy Awards and won two:
Note: Kevin O'Connell's win for Sound Mixing was notable as it ended his "losing streak" after 20 previous nominations.
As an Australian production, the film dominated the 6th AACTA Awards, winning nearly every major category:
The film was a major nominee but did not take home any trophies at the 74th Golden Globes:
The British Academy recognized the film with five nominations and one win:
The film performed well in the action categories:
The awards for Hacksaw Ridge were particularly significant for two reasons:
The summary mentions Camerimage nominations but omits the specific name of the award, the 'Golden Frog'.
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) was a significant awards contender, particularly noted for its technical achievements and for marking Mel Gibson's return to industry prominence. At the Academy Awards, it received 6 nominations and won 2: Best Film Editing (John Gilbert) and Best Sound Mixing (Kevin O'Connell, ending a historic 20-loss streak). It was also nominated for Best Picture, Director, Actor (Andrew Garfield), and Sound Editing. At the AACTA Awards (Australian Academy), it dominated with 9 wins, including Best Film, Direction, Lead Actor, and Best Original Screenplay (notably classified as 'Original' by AACTA but 'Adapted' by BAFTA). It received 3 Golden Globe nominations (no wins) and 5 BAFTA nominations (winning Best Editing). Other wins include Best Action Movie and Best Actor in an Action Movie at the Critics' Choice Awards, a SAG Award for Stunt Ensemble, and Satellite Awards for Actor, Sound, and Editing. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival out of competition, receiving a 10-minute standing ovation, though contrary to some reports, it did not win the Mouse d'Oro critics' prize.