1996 The Satellite Awards – Best Director Winner and Nominees

Fargo

Joel Coen

Jerry Lundegaard’s inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen’s bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.

Breaking the Waves

Lars von Trier

Secrets & Lies

Mike Leigh

Shine

Scott Hicks

The English Patient

Anthony Minghella