The film Vikings by Stéphane Lafleur is the favorite for the 25th edition of the Gala Québec Cinéma, presented on December 10th on Noovo.
Stéphane Lafleur’s dramatic comedy received no fewer than 18 nominations, notably in the categories of Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Four of the film’s actors – Larissa Corriveau, Steve Laplante, Denis Houle and Fabiola Nyrva Aladin – are in the running for acting awards.
Babysitter, Monia Chokri’s second feature, also performed well, winning in 14 categories including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
The thriller “The Red Rooms” by Pascal Plante and the drama “The Diver” by Francis Leclerc follow with 13 and 12 nominations, respectively.
Homage to Rémy Girard
The organization Québec Cinéma, which organizes the gala, also announced Tuesday that this year’s Iris tribute will be awarded to Rémy Girard. The actor, known for his roles in The Boys, The Barbarian Invasions and The Decline of the American Empire, hosted the first-ever Québec Cinéma gala – then called the Jutra Awards Evening – in 1999.
“I feel very honored and very proud,” Rémy Girard said at a press conference on Tuesday.
“I have had a great career and, health permitting, I hope I can continue for a long time.”
A total of 47 finalist films from all categories will share the 30 Iris Awards, which will be presented live on Sunday, December 10th at Studios Grandé in Montreal. All Quebec productions released in theaters between March 6, 2022 and August 31, 2023 were eligible for the awards this year.
Remember that the Gala Québec Cinéma receives a new face this year, relying on a new presenter, Jay du Temple, and a new broadcaster, Noovo, which resumed the ceremony after being broadcast in the fall of 2022 by Radio-Canada had been abandoned.