1997 DGA Awards – Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Winner and Nominees

The English Patient

Anthony Minghella

At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair.

Fargo

Joel Coen

Jerry Maguire

Cameron Crowe

Secrets & Lies

Mike Leigh

Shine

Scott Hicks