The 1st Jutra Awards were held on March 7, 1999 to honour films made with the participation of the Quebec film industry in 1998.[1] The host of the ceremony was Rémy Girard.[1]
The Red Violin (Le violon rouge) garnered the most nominations with eleven,[2] and the most wins with nine including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Colm Feore.[1]
August 32nd on Earth (Un 32 août sur terre) received seven nominations and won Best Actor for Alexis Martin. 2 Seconds (2 secondes) also received seven nominations, including the "Big Five": Best Film, Best Director for Manon Briand, who became the first woman nominated in that category, Best Actor for Dino Tavarone, Best Actress for Charlotte Laurier and Best Screenplay.
Streetheart (Le cœur au poing) became the first film to receive two acting awards, namely Best Actress for Pascale Montpetit and Best Supporting Actress for Anne-Marie Cadieux.
Despite receiving seven nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for host Rémy Girard, It's Your Turn, Laura Cadieux (C't'à ton tour, Laura Cadieux) was not nominated for Best Film, a record it would hold until the 7th Jutra Awards.
- ^ a b c "Red Violin makes sweet Jutra music: Wins nine awards, including best picture, best director". Montreal Gazette, March 8, 1999.
- ^ "Red Violin leads pack for Jutra Awards". The Globe and Mail, January 28, 1999.