Cheech (film)
Cheech is a 2006 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Patrice Sauvé and written by François Létourneau, based on his own prior stage play Cheech, ou Les hommes de Chrysler sont en ville. The film premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.
Plot
Ron runs an escort service in a rundown part of Montreal. His murder leads to suspicion of a number of suspects. They include Cheech, the rival escort agency owner, and Stephanie, a prostitute who wants to leave the business. The film captures a day in the life of six people whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Their quest for happiness reveals each of them to one another in unexpected ways.Recognition
- 2007 – Nominated – Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- 2007 – Nominated – Genie Award for Best Achievement in Editing
- 2007 – Nominated – Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music - Original Score
- 2007 – Nominated – Genie Award for Best Achievement in Sound Editing
- 2007 – Nominated – Canadian Society of Cinematographers award for Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature