“Eastern Promises” Wins Top Movie Honors at Toronto Film Festival


'Eastern Promises', which stars Naomi Watts and Viggo Mortensen, has taken top honors at the Toronto Film Festival. The movie is directed by the critically acclaimed David Cronenberg who's most recent work was 2005's 'History of Violence'.

'Eastern Promises' is set in London and looks at a notorious Eastern European organized crime syndicate. It will be widely released in America on September 21st.

Here is a complete look at the entire award winners at this years installment of the Toronto Film Festival. At the bottom, you can view the trailer of 'Eastern Promises'.

Cadillac People's Choice Award:
"Eastern Promises," directed by David Cronenberg

FIPRESCI International Critics Prize:
"La Zona," directed by Rodrigo Pla

Artistic Innovation Award:
"Encarnacion," directed by Anahi Berneri

Diesel Discovery Award:
"Cochochi," directed by Israel Cardenas & Laura Amelia Guzman

CityTV Award for Best Canadian Feature Film:
"My Winnipeg," directed by Guy Maddin

Toronto-City Award for Best Canadian First Feature Film:
"Continental, Un Film Sans Fusil," directed by Stephane Lafleur

Award for Best Canadian Short Film:
"Pool," directed by Chris Chong Chan Fui