The BAFTA Award for Best Direction, formerly known as David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction, is a British Academy Film Award presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to a film director for a specific film.
History
The award was originally known as David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction, in honour of British director David Lean.
There are no records showing any nominations, or a winner, for this award at the 39th British Academy Film Awards, presented in 1986 for films released in 1985.
Winners and nominees
John Schlesinger, Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, Alan Parker, Louis Malle, Joel Coen, Peter Weir, Ang Lee, and Alfonso Cuarón tie for the most wins in this category, with two each. Martin Scorsese holds the record for most nominations, with ten.
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Multiple wins (2 or more) Woody Allen Alan Parker John Schlesinger Louis Malle Peter Weir Ang Lee Roman Polanski Joel Coen Alfonso Cuarón