Critics Choose ‘gandhi’ (Press, 23 December 1982)

On 23 December 1982, the New York Film Critics' Circle announced its awards for the best films of 1982, recognising standout performances and works in cinema. The epic biography "Gandhi," which chronicles the life of India’s independence leader, was voted the best film of the year. Ben Kingsley, who portrayed Gandhi, received the award for best actor, highlighting his impactful performance. The best actress award went to Meryl Streep for her role in "Sophie’s Choice," a film praised for its dramatic depth. Sydney Pollack secured the best director award for his work on "Tootsie," a comedy that also won accolades for its screenplay. Supporting actress Jessica Lange, who appeared in "Tootsie," was honoured alongside John Lithgow, who was recognised as best supporting actor for his performance in "The World According to Garp," where he played a transsexual former football player. Nestor Almendros was acknowledged as the best cinematographer for his contributions to "Sophie’s Choice." The critics’ choice for best foreign film was awarded to the Hungarian film "Time Stands Still." Notably, despite its immense popularity and commercial success, Steven Spielberg's “E.T.” did not receive any awards from the critics. The competition for best director was particularly fierce, with Pollack and Spielberg tied on the third ballot, each receiving 33 votes. Ultimately, Pollack was selected as the winner in the subsequent fourth ballot, highlighting the competitive nature of the awards this year.

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