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What awards has Beasts of the Southern Wild been nominated for and won?

Beasts of the Southern Wild was nominated for four Academy Awards:

* Best Picture

* Best Actress (Quvenzhané Wallis)

* Best Adapted Screenplay

* Best Original Score

It won one Academy Award:

* Best Original Score (Dan Romer and Benh Zeitlin)

Besides the Oscars, it was nominated for many other prestigious awards, including:

* Golden Globe Awards:

* Best Motion Picture - Drama

* Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama (Quvenzhané Wallis)

* BAFTA Awards:

* Best Film

* Best Adapted Screenplay

* Best Original Music

* Best Cinematography

* Independent Spirit Awards:

* Best Feature

* Best Director

* Best Screenplay

* Best Female Lead

* Critics' Choice Movie Awards:

* Best Picture

* Best Young Performer (Quvenzhané Wallis)

* Best Original Song

* Best Cinematography

* Best Editing

And it won many other awards, including:

* Best Feature Film at the Gotham Awards

* Best Director at the National Board of Review Awards

* Best Film Editing at the Independent Spirit Awards

* Best Young Actor/Actress at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards

This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights the significant recognition that Beasts of the Southern Wild received. The film was praised for its powerful story, its unique visual style, and the remarkable performances of its young cast.

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