You win some, you lose some.
24.07.2023 - 15:33 / etcanada.com
The Toronto International Film Festival is back for another big year.
On Monday, TIFF announced a whopping 60 films in its first wave of titles for the 2023 edition of the festival.
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Spanning both the Gala and Special Presentations sections of the fest, the lineup includes a number of big titles, including 37 world premieres.
“This year’s Galas & Special Presentations showcase a rich tapestry of talent, vision, and storytelling,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “From thought-provoking narratives to breathtaking visuals and stories so unreal they have to be real, each work embodies the power of cinema to inspire, challenge, and move audiences. Get ready to experience an unforgettable celebration of film and a memorable and star-studded festival, showcasing the best of global cinema for film lovers in September.”
Several of the films at this year’s festival are directed by prominent actors, including Tony Goldwyn’s “Ezra”, Michael Keaton’s “Knox Goes Away”, Kristin Scott Thomas’ “North Star”, Chris Pine’s “Poolman”, Viggo Mortensen’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt”, Ethan Hawke’s “Wildcat” and Anna Kendrick’s “Woman of the Hour”.
The lineup also includes plenty of notable films from acclaimed international directors, including Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall”, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes earlier this spring, as well as Chloe Domont’s “Fair Play”, Warwick Thornton’s “The New Boy”, Alice Rorwacher’s “La Chimera”, Bertrant Bonello’s “The Beast”, Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Monster”.
Other notable titles include “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” director David Yates’
You win some, you lose some.
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