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Saturday, September 13, 2008

Toronto | "Slumdog" wins


Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" won Toronto's People's Choice Award while Steve McQueen's debut film "Hunger" won the Discovery Award.  Derick Martini's "Lymelife" and Steve Jacobs' "Disgrace" won the International Critics Prize (FIPRESCI).

Canadian awards went to Rodrigue Jean's "Lost Song" for best feature.  Madeline Piujuq Ivalu's "Before Tomorrow" won for best first feature.  Chris Chong Chan Fui's "Block B" picked up best short.

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I am surprised about Lymelife, I thought it was average

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