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The Quebecers Dominate at the Genies

It was the films of the French-Canadians that took the majority of prizes at the 25th Annual Genie Awards. 

The film Les Triplettes de Belleville, by Paul Cadieux took the prize for best film of the year.

The prize for best male actor in a leading role went to Roy Dupuis for his performance in Mémoires Affectives, and Pascale Bussières took the prize for best actress in a lead role for Ma Vie en Cinémascope.

Jean Lapointe was also recognized for his performance in Le Dernier Tunnel, earning the title for best supporting actor.  Jennifer Jason Leigh was given the best supporting actress award.

Mémoires Affectives continued its success with Francis Leclerc taking awards for best director and best screenplay.

The gala was hosted by Andrea Martin at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Here is a complete list of winners:

Best Film
Les Triplettes de Belleville – Paul Cadieux

Best Female Actress – Pascale Bussières – Ma vie en cinémascope

Best Male Actor – Roy Dupuis – Mémoires affectives

Best Female Supporting Actor – Jennifer Jason Leigh – Childstar

Best Male Supporting Actor – Jean Lapointe – Le Dernier Tunnel

Best Director
Francis Leclerc – Mémoires affectives

Best Screenplay
Francis Leclerc, Marcel Beaulieu – Mémoires affectives

Best Story – Luc Dionne, Sylvain Guy – Monica la mitraille

Best Cinematography – Paul Sarossy – Head in the Clouds

Best Editing – Dominique Fortin – Head in the Clouds

Best Original Score – Terry Frewer – Head in the Clouds

Best Original Song – Ron Proulx, Jacob Tierney – Twist  – “Pantaloon in Black”

Best Artistic Direction – Jean-Baptiste Tard – Nouvelle-France

Best Costumes
Mario Davignon – Head in the Clouds

Best Overall Sound
Dominique Chartrand, Gavin Fernandes, Pierre Paquet – Le Dernier Tunnel

Best Documentary – The Corporation – Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott, Bart Simpson