The 2012 Genie Awards were handed out in Toronto Thursday night, and leading the pack of winners was none other than Monsieur Lazhar, which took home six awards.

The drama, which was nominated for an Oscar in the best foreign language category last month, earned director Phillipe Falardeau the Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay awards, along with the night's biggest prize, Best Picture.

I wrote a speech two weeks ago and I didn't have the chance to say it, but I feel really tempted to recycle the first phrase: I'd like to thank the members of the academy, Falardeau said in his acceptance speech.

Often dubbed the Canadian version of the Oscars, the Genies also showered David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method with several prizes, including Best Supporting Actor for Viggo Mortenson.

Mortenson, who plays Sigmund Freud in the film, dedicated his Genie to the Montreal Canadians.

We'll be back next year with a vengeance, he added.

French actress Vanessa Paradis won the Best Actress award for her role in Café de Flore, which was nominated in 13 categories. Paradis, the former longtime love of Johnny Depp, did not attend Thursday's Genies.

The Genie Awards have recognized the best in Canadian film since 1980.

Click through for photos from the 32nd Genie Awards. For a full list of winners, visit the Genie Awards website.

quotMonsieur Lazharquot team
Producers Luc Dery (top L) and Kim McCraw (top R), director Philippe Falardeau (top C) and actress Sophie Nelisse of "Monsieur Lazhar", hold their awards at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Philippe Falardeau
Director Philippe Falardeau holds his awards after his film "Monsieur Lazhar" won six awards at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Philippe Falardeau, Viggo Mortensen
Director Philippe Falardeau (L) of the film "Monsieur Lazhar" poses with actor Viggo Mortensen (R) of the film "A Dangerous Method" as they hold their Genie awards behind a Montreal Canadiens flag at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Viggo Mortensen
Actor Viggo Mortensen holds his Genie award while he wears a Montreal Canadiens flag after winning best supporting actor for his role in "A Dangerous Method", at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Sophie Nelisse
Sophie Nelisse holds her Genie award for best supporting actress for her role in " Monsieur Lazhar", at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
quotStarbuckquot writers Ken Scott and Martin Petit
Ken Scott (L) and Martin Petit hold their awards for best original screenplay for "Starbuck" at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Anne Emond
Anne Emond holds the Genie for the Claude Jutra Award for her work in "Nuit #1" at the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Jason Priestley
Presenter Jason Priestley arrives on the red carpet for the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Roxana Condurache
Nominee for best actress in a supporting role Roxana Condurache, for her role in "The Whistleblower", arrives on the red carpet for the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
Viggo Mortensen
Nominee for best actor in a supporting role Viggo Mortensen, for his role in "A Dangerous Method", arrives on the red carpet for the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
David Cronenberg
Nominee for achievement in direction David Cronenberg for his work in "A Dangerous Method" arrives on the red carpet for the 32nd Genie Awards in Toronto, March 8, 2012. REUTERS
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