| Number: | 1 |
| Award: | Lumières Awards |
| Date: | 29 January 1996 |
| Site: | Paris, France |
| Best Director: | Mathieu Kassovitz |
| Best Actor: | Michel Serrault |
| Best Actress: | Isabelle Huppert |
| Most Wins: | (2) |
| Network: | Paris Première |
| Next: | 2nd |
The 1st Lumières Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Lumières, was held on 29 January 1996. The ceremony was chaired by Isabella Rossellini. won two awards including Best Film and Best Director.[1]
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | |
| Best Director | Mathieu Kassovitz — |
| Best Actor | Michel Serrault — Nelly and Mr. Arnaud |
| Best Actress | Isabelle Huppert — La Cérémonie |
| Best Screenplay | French Twist — Josiane Balasko and Patrick Aubrée |
| Best Foreign Film | Underground |