The 33th 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.
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.