| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au revoir les enfants | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1988 | winner |
| Au revoir les enfants | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1987 | shortlisted |
| Atlantic City | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1981 | shortlisted |
| Atlantic City | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1981 | winner |
| Atlantic City | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1981 | shortlisted |
| Lacombe Lucien | Director | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | 1974 | shortlisted |
| Murmur of the Heart | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 1972 | shortlisted |