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'Curtis's Charm' is a Canadian comedy-drama film, released in 1995. The directorial debut of John L'Ecuyer, the film won a special jury citation for Best Canadian Feature Film at the 1995 Toronto International Film Festival."Film fest names winners". 'Edmonton Journal', September 18, 1995.

Based on a short story by Jim Carroll, the film stars Maurice Dean Wint as Curtis, a paranoid drug addict who believes his mother-in-law has cast a voodoo spell on him, which has resulted in his being stalked by a killer squirrel."The romance of junkie paranoia". 'The Globe and Mail', September 14, 1995. With the help of his friend Jim (Callum Keith Rennie), he tries to devise a talisman to protect him from the curse.

Awards and nominations



The film garnered two Genie Award nominations at the 17th Genie Awards in 1996:"Nominees for the 17th-annual Genie Awards". 'The Gazette', October 17, 1996.

*Best Adapted Screenplay: L'Ecuyer

*'Best Original Score: Mark Korven (won)'"1996 Genie Award winners". 'Toronto Star', December 1, 1996.

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