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'Lonesome Joe' is a Canadian short comedy-drama film, directed by Mark Sawers and released in 2002.[David Spaner, "Local films on Toronto lineup: Nine Vancouver features and shorts will screen at world-class movie festival". 'The Province', July 24, 2002.] The film stars Adrien Dorval as Joe, a lonely tow truck driver whose desire for companionship may be fulfilled when he rescues a dog from being stolen by thieves.[Katherine Monk, "Movies: Short films". 'Vancouver Sun', September 26, 2002.]
The film premiered at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival.[ It was subsequently screened theatrically as the opener to screenings of Isabel Coixet's 2003 film 'My Life Without Me'.][Glen Schaefer, "Movie writer Glen Schaefer is dialled in: Keep reading and you will be, too". 'The Province', November 18, 2003.]
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 24th Genie Awards in 2004.[Katherine Monk, "Time for Genie to come out of the bottle with a bit more pizzazz". CanWest News Service, April 29, 2004.]
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