TIFF 2003 program guide wrote , " The charismatic Picard — one of the leading Québécois actors of his generation — gives a complex , uninhibited performance in perfect harmony with the clean camera work and tranquil , dignified tone of the hopeful conclusion . " '' Variety '' wrote , " Bernard Émond examines how casual events can determine fate , and ponds big issues of forgiveness , mercy , faith , self-doubt , addiction and compassion . " '' 8:17 P.M. Darling Street '' was presented at the 2003 Cannes International Critics ' Week and won the Audience Award for Best Canadian Feature at the Acadie International French-Language Film Festival and the Best Male Performance Award for Luc Picard at the Festival International Film Festival of Namur in Belgium
2003 Cannes
2003 Cannes Film Festival
8:17 p.m. Darling Street