2Nd Genie Awards

The 2nd Genie Awards were held March 12, 1981, honouring Canadian films released in 1980.

The ceremony, which was broadcast live by the CBC, was held at the Royal Alexandra Theatre and was hosted by television host Brian Linehan.

2nd Genie Awards
DateMarch 12, 1981
SiteRoyal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
Hosted byBrian Linehan
Highlights
Best PictureLes bons débarras (Good Riddance)
Most awardsLes bons débarras (Good Riddance) (8)
Most nominationsLes bons débarras (Good Riddance)
Tribute
Television coverage
NetworkCBC Television

The most notable sight of the evening was Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau escorting starlet Kim Cattrall; the moment received renewed media attention in March 2016 when 60 Minutes, in a profile of Justin Trudeau, ran a photo of the appearance while mis-identifying Cattrall as Margaret Trudeau.

The films Good Riddance (Les Bons débarras) nd Tribute tied for the most nominations overall. Les bons débarras won most of the major awards, including Best Picture.

For the first time, screenings for academy members were held in western Canada, in Edmonton and Vancouver. Later in the year the Academy of Canadian Cinema held the Bijou Awards, a one-time ceremony to honour non-feature and non-theatrical films, and to present some of the specialized categories that had been dropped from the Genies in their transition from the Canadian Film Awards.

Award winners and nominees

Motion Picture Direction
Actor in a leading role Actress in a leading role
Actor in a supporting role Actress in a supporting role
Foreign Actor Foreign Actress
Original Screenplay Adapted Screenplay
Best Documentary Best Theatrical Short
Art Direction Cinematography
Costume Design Editing
Sound Sound Editing
Best Musical Score Special Awards

References

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Brian LinehanCBC TelevisionCinema of CanadaGenie AwardsRoyal Alexandra Theatre

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