2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – Stanley Kubrick
4 nominations:
Best Director (Stanley Kubrick)
Best Original Screenplay
Best Art Direction
1 win:
Best Visual Effects
Though it was not even nominated, many critics believe that 2001 should have won the Best Picture category outright thanks to the mesmerizing cinematography and perplexingly original screenplay. However, the Academy had different plans and gave the award to Oliver! (1968).