The Element of Crime: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Fantasporto | Winner International Fantasy Film Award | Best Director (Lars von Trier) |
| 1985 | Bodil Awards | Winner Bodil | Best Film (Bedste danske film) (Lars von Trier) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Film (Årets danske spillefilm) (Lars von Trier) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Costume Design (Årets kostume) (Manon Rasmussen) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Editing (Årets klipning) (Tómas Gislason) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Cinematography (Årets fotografering) (Tom Elling) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Production Design (Årets filmdekoration) (Peter Høimark) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Sound (Årets lyd) (Morten Degnbol) |
| 1985 | Danish Film Awards (Robert) | Winner Robert | Best Special Effects (Årets specialeffekt/lys) (Peter Høimark) |
| 1984 | Cannes Film Festival | Winner Technical Grand Prize | (Lars von Trier) |
| 1984 | Chicago International Film Festival | Winner Silver Hugo | Best Feature Film (Lars von Trier) |
| 1984 | Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival | Winner Josef von Sternberg Award | (Lars von Trier) |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Fantasporto | Nominee International Fantasy Film Award | Best Film (Lars von Trier) |
| 1985 | Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival | Nominee Grand Prize | (Lars von Trier) |
| 1984 | Cannes Film Festival | Nominee Palme d'Or | (Lars von Trier) |