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The Postman
1994
Michael Radford
1994·PG·Italy, 
France, 
Belgium
Italy, France, BelgiumAward tierSilver
Metascore
A simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet, and then uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
Cast
Maria Grazia Cucinotta·Philippe Noiret·Massimo Troisi·Renato Scarpa
Producers
Mario Cecchi Gori·Vittorio Cecchi Gori·Gaetano Daniele·Alberto Passone
Languages
ItalianSpanishMajor Awards
3 wins · 6 nominations
Wins (3)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1996)
Best Film not in the English Language
Mario Cecchi GoriVittorio Cecchi GoriGaetano DanieleMichael Radford
London Critics Circle Film Awards (1996)
Foreign Language Film of the Year
Best Director
London Critics Circle Film Awards (1996)
British Director of the Year
Michael Radford
Nominations (6)
Best Picture
PGA Awards (1996)
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
Mario Cecchi GoriVittorio Cecchi GoriGaetano Daniele
David di Donatello Awards (1995)
Best Film (Miglior Film)
Academy Awards, USA (1996)
Best Picture
Mario Cecchi GoriVittorio Cecchi GoriGaetano Daniele
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1996)
Best Director
Michael Radford
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1996)
Best Screenplay - Adapted
Anna PavignanoMichael RadfordFurio ScarpelliGiacomo ScarpelliMassimo Troisi
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1996)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Massimo Troisi