| Academy Award Nominations and Winners: |
| ★ | Best Foreign-Language Film |
| Best Makeup: Jo Allen & Manolo García |
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| Golden Globe Nominations and Winners: |
| Best Actor (Drama): Javier Bardem |
| ★ | Best Foreign-Language Film |
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| Other Awards: |
| Venice Film Festival: Grand Special Jury Prize (Runner-up for Best Picture); Best Actor (Bardem); Young Cinema Award (International) |
| Independent Spirit Awards: Best Foreign Film |
| National Board of Review: Best Foreign-Language Film |
| European Film Awards: Best Director; Best Actor (Bardem) |
| Satellite Awards: Best Foreign-Language Film |