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Biography
Mouttathu Unnithan Gopalakrishnan, known professionally as Adoor Gopalakrishnan, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. With the release of his first feature film Swayamvaram (1972), Gopalakrishnan pioneered the "new wave" in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. In a career spanning over five decades, Gopalakrishnan has made 12 feature films. His films often depict the society and culture of Kerala. Nearly all of his films premiered at Venice, Cannes and Toronto film festivals. Along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Gopalakrishnan is one of the most recognized Indian film directors in the world cinema.
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Awards & recognition
- J. C. Daniel Award · 2016
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Film · 2008
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Director · 2008
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Screenplay · 2008
- National Film Award — Best Direction · 2007
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- Padma Vibhushan · 2006
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Short Film · 2005
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award · 2004
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2003
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film in Malayalam · 2002
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Documentary · 1999
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Director · 1995
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film · 1995
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Director · 1993
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Film · 1993
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1993
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film in Malayalam · 1993
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film in Malayalam · 1989
- National Film Award — Best Direction · 1989
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Director · 1987
- National Film Award — Best Direction · 1987
- National Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1987
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Director · 1984
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Film · 1984
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1984
- National Film Award — Best Screenplay · 1984
- National Film Award — Best Direction · 1984
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film in Malayalam · 1984
- Padma Shri in arts · 1984
- National Film Award — Best Book on Cinema · 1983
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Documentary · 1982
- Sutherland Trophy · 1982
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Film · 1981
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film in Malayalam · 1981
- National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention · 1980
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Director · 1977
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Film · 1977
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Story · 1977
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film in Malayalam · 1977
- National Film Award — Best Direction · 1972
- National Film Award — Best Feature Film · 1972
