The film won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography . Per Academy custom , the award was given in the name of principal photographer Néstor Almendros . This was somewhat controversial , as Haskell Wexler also received credit on the film . The film was also nominated for three Academy Awards : the Costume Design , Original Score , and Sound ( John Wilkinson , Robert W. Glass , Jr. , John T. Reitz , and Barry Thomas ) . Malick won the '' Prix de la mise en scène '' ( Best Director award ) at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival . Furthermore , he was named the best director by the National Society of Film Critics
1979 Cannes Film Festival
1979 Cannes Film Festival
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