2004 International Cinema Poll

For the first time, The Film Journal conducted a comprehensive poll of 40 prominent international film critics this year.

Below are the (unscientific) results in a variety of categories.

• Film - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• Direction - Michel Gondry, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• Lead Performance - Julie Delpy, Before Sunset
• Supporting Performance - Cate Blanchett, The Aviator
• Actor of the Year - Jude Law (Closer, The Aviator, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Alfie)
• Screenplay - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• Non-Fiction Film - Fahrenheit 9/11
• Formal Design - Hero