The Necessities of Life

Awards & Festivals

2008 | Winner: Most Popular Canadian Feature Film

2008 | Winner: Most Popular Film of the Festival

2008 | Winner: Special Grand Prize of the Jury

2010 | Nominee: Best Canadian Film

2009 | Winner: Best Actor in a Canadian Film

2009 | Winner: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

2009 | Winner: Best Achievement in Direction

2009 | Winner: Best Screenplay, Original

2009 | Winner: Best Achievement in Editing

2009 | Nominee: Best Motion Picture

2009 | Nominee: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

2009 | Nominee: Best Achievement in Costume Design

2009 | Nominee: Best Achievement in Music - Original Score

2009 | Winner: Best Actor (FIPRESCI Prize)