4th VFCC Awards
2 February 2004
Best Film:
Lost in Translation
Best Canadian Film:
Les invasions barbares
The 4th Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards, honoring the best in filmmaking in 2003, were given on 2 February 2004.
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Québec Cinéma presents an annual award for Best Supporting Actress to recognize the best in the Cinema of Quebec.
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