1979

FEATURE FILMS

Grand Prix of the Americas / Best film:
« 1 + 1 = 3 » by Heidi Genee (West Germany)

First jury award:
« Il y a longtemps que je t'aime » (It's a Long Time I've Loved You) by Jean-Charles Tacchella (France)

Special jury award for photography:
« Deliver Us From Evil » (Szabadits Meg A Gonosztol) by Pal Sandor (Hungary)

Best actress:
Louise Marleau in the film « L'Arrache-Coeur » by Mireille Dansereau (Canada)
Graciela Dufau in the film « La Isla » by Alejandro Doria (Argentina)

Best actor:
Giuliano Gemma in the film « Corleone » by Pasquale Squitieri (Italy)

SHORT FILMS

Best short film:
« Nuit féline » (Feline Night) by Gérard Marx (France)

Jury award for short film:
« Interview » by Caroline Leaf and Veronica Soul (Canada)

THER AWARDS

International press award for the best Canadian feature film out of competition:
« Arthur Miller on Home Ground » by Harry Rasky (Canada)

Ecumenical jury award:
« Night Flowers » by Luis San Andres (U.S.A.)
Special ecumenical jury award:
« La Isla » (The Island) de Alejandro Doria (Argentina)