5th Genie Awards

The 5th Genie Awards were presented on March 21, 1984, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto.[1] The awards ceremony was hosted by Louis Del Grande.[1]

5th Genie Awards
DateMarch 21, 1984
SiteRoyal Alexandra Theatre
Toronto, Ontario
Hosted byLouis Del Grande
Highlights
Best PictureThe Terry Fox Story
Most awardsThe Terry Fox Story (5)
Most nominationsMaria Chapdelaine (11)
Television coverage
NetworkCBC Television

Nominations

The nominations were announced on February 9, 1984.[2] Maria Chapdelaine led with 11 nominations overall.[2] However, the nominations were criticized for the fact that three of the five nominees for Best Picture, Maria Chapdelaine, The Terry Fox Story and The Wars, failed to garner Best Director nominations for their directors.[2]

Ceremony

The ceremony was most noted for the participation of Pierre Trudeau, the incumbent Prime Minister of Canada, as presenter of the award for Best Picture.[1] The Globe and Mail film critic Jay Scott criticized his inclusion, writing "Why did he agree to participate in this thing? In the closing moments of his stewardship has he developed an uncontrollable urge to know what it's like to be Ronald Reagan?"[1]

Winners and nominees
Motion Picture Direction
Actor in a leading role Actress in a leading role
Actor in a supporting role Actress in a supporting role
Screenplay Documentary
Art Direction/Production Design Cinematography
Costume Design Editing
Overall Sound Sound Editing
Achievement in Music: Original Score Theatrical Short
Special Awards

References
  1. Jay Scott, "Terry Fox Story wins best picture Genie". The Globe and Mail, March 22, 1984.
  2. "11 nominations for Chapdelaine in Genie race". The Globe and Mail, February 10, 1984.
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