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1998 In Film




The year 1998 in film involved some significant events.


EVENTS



TOP GROSSING FILMS

Please note that following the tradition of the English language Film Industry , these are the top grossing films that were first released in the United States and Canada in 1998 ; because they may have made most of their income in a later year, they may not be the top-grossing films for calendar year. The top ten films of 1998 as of January 26 , 2006 (U.S. and Canada), January 26 , 2006 (UK) and January 26 , 2006 (Australia) are as follows:



In total, two films released in 1998 grossed more than $400 million, reaching International Blockbuster Motion Picture status.


For a complete list of 1998's top-grossing films, follow these links:
  • Worldwide: http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?view2=worldwide&yr=1998&p=.htm

  • ---U.S. & Canada: http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=1998&p=.htm

  • ---United Kingdom: http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/statistics/boxoffice/

  • ---Australia: http://www.moviemarshal.com.au/



AWARDS


Academy Awards :


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Golden Globe Awards :

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:Musical or comedy:
: Best Picture : ''Shakespeare in Love''
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: Best Actress : Gwyneth Paltrow - ''Shakespeare In Love''

:Other
: Best Director : Steven Spielberg - ''Saving Private Ryan''


Palme D'Or (Cannes Film Festival):
:'' Eternity And A Day '' (Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα, Mia aioniotita kai mia mera), directed by Theo Angelopoulos , Greece / France / Italy

Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival):
:'' The Way We Laughed '' (''Così ridevano''), directed by Gianni Amelio , Italy

Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival):
:''Central do Brasil'' (''Central Station''), directed by Walter Salles , Brazil / France


FILMS RELEASED IN 1998




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DEATHS