| Ariel Awards, Mexico | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Won | Golden Ariel |
for: Esperanza (1988) |
| Silver Ariel |
Best Direction (Mejor Dirección) for: Esperanza (1988) |
Best Original Story (Mejor Argumento Original) for: Esperanza (1988) |
Best Screenplay (Mejor Guión Cinematográfico) for: Esperanza (1988) Shared with: Valentin Ezhov |
| Guadalajara Mexican Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2000 | Won | Audience Award |
for: En un claroscuro de la luna (1999) |
| Havana Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1993 | Won | OCIC Award - Special Mention |
for: Fray Bartolomé de las Casas (1993) |
| Moscow International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1975 | Nominated | Golden Prize |
for: Casa del Sur, La (1975) |
| Premios ACE | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1976 | Won | Premio ACE |
Cinema - Best Director for: Encuentro de un hombre solo, El (1974) |