The 33rd Toronto International Film Festival wrapped up Saturday, after the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" picked up the People's Choice Award which was voted on by festival audiences.
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Actors Dev Patel, Freida Pinto and director Danny Boyle are seen here at a party during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival, on September 9, in Toronto, Canada. Audiences at the festival have picked Briton Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" for this year's best picture. [AFP] |
A rollicking adventure tale from "Trainspotting" director Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire" follows a homeless teen from Mumbai to the final question on India's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," all while he searches for the girl he loves.
Rodrigue Jean's "Lost Song" received the best Canadian feature film award.
Other award winners included the Discovery trophy going to Steve McQueen's "Hunger," while the FIPRESCI prize went to Derick Martini's "Lymelife."
The People's Choice Award is often an indicator of future Academy Award nominations, with past recipients including best picture winners and classics "Chariots of Fire," "American Beauty, " "Life is Beautiful" and "Hotel Rwanda."
The 10-day festival unspooled a total of 312 films.
(Xinhua News Agency September 14, 2008)
