Big Wins for ‘War Witch’ at Quebec’s Film Awards

Academy Award nominee War Witch was the big winner at the 15th annual Jutra awards in Montreal on Sunday night, taking home awards for best film, best director and best actress.
Hosting the show was Genie award-winning actor Rémy Girard, known for his role in the 2011 Oscar nominated film Incendies. Girard was the Jutra’s inaugural host in 1999.

Among those taking home some of the night’s most recognized awards:

- Best Actor: Julien Poulin, Camion
- Best Actress: Rachel Mwanza, War Witch (known as Rebelle in French)
- Best Director: Kim Nguyen, War Witch
- Best Film: War Witch

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