Several noted Canadian films exploring the theme of sexuality were released in this decade, including John Greyson's "Zero Patience" (1993) and "Lilies" (1996) and Thom Fitzgerald's "The Hanging Garden" (1997). Toronto director Clement Virgo's 1995 feature film debut "Rude" was nominated for eight Genie Awards, won the Toronto Film Critics Poll for Best Canadian Film and is credited with helping usher in a Black Canadian film aesthetic. Lynne Stopkewich's controversial 1996 erotic thriller "Kissed" won a Best Actress Genie Award for Molly Parker. Vincenzo Natali's 1997 independent science-fiction horror film "Cube" achieved signficant cult status and would go on to spawn a film series.