TORONTO — As Toronto prepares to roll out the red carpet for the 50th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), organizers have unveiled another wave of highly anticipated films, underscoring the festival’s global reach and reputation for cinematic excellence. The newly announced lineup features eleven distinctive titles from renowned filmmakers, set to screen in the prestigious Gala and Special Presentations programmes.
This fresh selection includes world premieres from award-winning directors Nicholas Hytner, Derek Cianfrance, Agnieszka Holland, Paul Greengrass, Clement Virgo, and Rian Johnson, along with eagerly awaited North American and Canadian premieres from Chloé Zhao, Neeraj Ghaywan, Rebecca Zlotowski, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, and filmmaker HIKARI.
In a statement, TIFF’s Chief Programming Officer, Anita Lee, highlighted the festival’s mission: “Since its inception, TIFF has championed global cinema that opens our eyes and brings us together. This year’s newly announced Gala and Special Presentations films demonstrate our unwavering commitment to diverse storytelling, innovative filmmaking, and international perspectives.”
Gala Presentations:
- The Choral – directed by Nicholas Hytner (UK) | World Premiere
- Homebound – directed by Neeraj Ghaywan (India) | North American Premiere
- Hamnet – directed by Chloé Zhao (UK) | Canadian Premiere
- A Private Life – directed by Rebecca Zlotowski (France) | North American Premiere
- Roofman – directed by Derek Cianfrance (USA) | World Premiere
- She Has No Name – directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chan (China) | North American Premiere
Special Presentations:
- Franz – directed by Agnieszka Holland (Czech Republic/Germany/Poland) | World Premiere
- The Lost Bus – directed by Paul Greengrass (USA) | World Premiere
- Rental Family – directed by HIKARI (USA/Japan) | World Premiere
- Steal Away – directed by Clement Virgo (Canada/Belgium) | World Premiere
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – directed by Rian Johnson (USA) | World Premiere
These films promise a rich spectrum of themes, genres, and cultural narratives, highlighting TIFF’s ongoing dedication to showcasing groundbreaking cinema from around the globe.
The 50th Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place from September 4–14, 2025. The full festival lineup and screening schedules will be announced on August 12 via the official TIFF website, tiff.net.
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