’Monsieur Lazhar’ sweeps the GeniesThe film’s Genie triumph crowns a string of honours including an Oscar nomination
’Monsieur Lazhar’ is Oscar-worthy Akin to ’Incendies,’ but on a smaller canvas, it’s an immigrant tale with irresistible charm
Oscar anoints ’Hugo,’ ’The Artist’—and ’Monsieur Lazhar’Silent film homages lead the race, while Canadians score 2.5 nominations
Quebec and Croneberg lead GeniesSarah Polley’s ’Take This Waltz’ is snubbed as foreign co-pros lead English Canadian fare
Toronto critics name ’Tree of Life’ Best PictureTFCA acting awards go to to Michelle Williams, Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain and Christopher Plummer
An Arab Spring of talent triumphs at TIFF Awards A rousing tale of Lebanese women’s lib takes the People’s Choice award, while a Quebec drama about an Algerian refugee teacher wins Best Canadian Feature