Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards 1996
5th SEFCA Awards
January 1997
Best Film:
Fargo
The 5th Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards, honoring the best in film for 1996, were held in January 1997.
Top 10 Films
- Fargo
- Lone Star
- The English Patient *Academy Award for Best Picture*
- The Crucible
- Secrets & Lies
- Shine
- Welcome to the Dollhouse
- Big Night
- Emma
- Courage Under Fire
Winners
- Best Actor:
- Denzel Washington - Courage Under Fire
- Best Actress:
- Frances McDormand - Fargo
- Best Director:
- John Sayles - Lone Star
- Best Film:
- Fargo
- Best Screenplay:
- The English Patient - Anthony Minghella
- Best Supporting Actor:
- Edward Norton - Primal Fear
- Best Supporting Actress:
- Joan Allen - The Crucible