Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for legendary directors to go overlooked at the Oscars throughout its almost-century-long existence. For instance, Stanley Kubrick, rightfully regarded as one of the greatest the artform has to offer, earned zero Oscars for Best Director and Screenplay. Albeit, he did secure one Academy win in 1969 for Visual Effects, thanks to 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Although other greats like Alfred Hitchcock, Agnès Varda, and David Lynch never won any competitive Academy Awards, they did receive belated recognition in the form of an Honorary Oscar, unlike others in this list.
The list dives into all-time greats whose contributions to cinema remain indelible to modern filmmakers, who have…
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