MONTREAL - Philippe Falardeau's "Monsieur Lazhar" continued its banner year at Quebec's Jutra Awards, winning seven prizes including best movie.
Falardeau also took home the prize for best director.
The Oscar-nominated flick about an Algerian immigrant who helps a class of Montreal students grapple with the sudden death of their teacher also won for best screenplay, sound and for original music.
Rounding out a great night for "Monsieur Lazhar" were Jutras for 11-year-old Sophie Nelisse as best supporting actress and for 13-year-old Emilien Neron as best supporting actor.
Sunday's bonanza capped a great year for "Monsieur Lazhar." Besides the Oscar nomination as best foreign film, it won six Genies, including best film and best director.
Other big Jutra winners were Gilbert Sicotte as best actor for his role in Sebastien Pilote's "Le Vendeur," and Vanessa Paradis, who repeated her Genie success by taking home the best actress award for her performance in "Cafe de Flore."
