Toronto festival opens with multiple world premieres
Toronto International Film Festival opened Thursday as North America’s largest film event, presenting more than 200 films at its 51st edition and running through September 20. The program features world premieres including Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky, Sian Heder’s opening-night biopic Being Heumann starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo, and Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend, alongside films arriving from Venice and Telluride. High-profile attendees include directors and stars such as Chris Rock, John Malkovich, Penelope Cruz, Helen Mirren and K-pop star Lisa, whose documentary Always Lalisa debuts. Several entries are expected to enter awards season conversations and attract distributor attention.
Toronto opened with over 200 films and major world premieres.
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Venice and Telluride screened several of these films before Toronto. The festival now adds premieres and star attendance. Some films may gain awards momentum or distribution deals after Toronto.
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