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The 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival takes place Thursday, September 7—17, 2023 in Canada's most vibrant and exciting metropolis, it has become one of the most important film events on the festival calendar.
Showcasing more than 300 films and hosting industryites from around the world, Toronto can "make or break" films looking for international distribution and a chance at Oscar gold. From glitzy red carpet premieres to challenging art films to cutting edge new media, the Festival offers something for every taste.
Past Coverage 2014 2015 - Coverage 2016 in French English
The Yellow Affair at TIFF
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The career
The Yellow Affair team is heading to Toronto (where GIRLS LOST will be featuring). We will also have a market screening for our New Release THE CARER in Toronto. Miira Paasilinna will be attending Montreal and will take meetings in the Hyatt Regency from Sept 3 - 7. Chris Howard will be attending Toronto and taking meetings in CN Tower/ Rogers Center, 236 Wellington Street West from Sept 10 - 15.
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NEW RELEASES
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THE CARER
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PRIVATE SCREENING (INVITATION ONLY): MONDAY, SEPT 14, 15.30 at TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX, CINEMA 7. Email contact@yellowaffair.com for invitation. You must be on the list to enter!
DIRECTED BY: JANOS EDELENYI
STARRING: Brian Cox, Coco König, Emilia Fox, Anna Chancellor & special appearance Roger Moore
STATUS: NEW RELEASE
WRITTEN BY: Gilbert Adair (The Dreamers)
GENRE: Drama
COUNTRY: UK, Hungary
LANGUAGE: English
BRIAN COX ON 'THE CARER' (SCREEN)
MORE INFO CLICK HERE (trailer to come)
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When Dorottya, an ambitious young Hungarian actress, takes on the unenviable job as carer of the once great stage actor Sir Micheal Gifford, the two instantly clash. He’s a sorry-for-himself, grumpy old has-been, and she is stubborn, standing up to him, as no one else dares. To the surprise of both, conflict is exactly what they need. Fuelled by quarrels and a mutual love of Shakespeare, their relationship sparks and each finds the other an inspiration. Unfortunately, this symbiosis arouses the jealousy of Sir Michael’s daughter, Sophia, and his faithful ex-lover, Milly. When Sir Michael is offered a Lifetime Achievement Award, Dorottya encourages the sick old man to collect it in person. Incensed, Milly and Sophia strike, sacking Dorottya and cutting her off from all contact. Without each other, Dorottya and Sir Michael spiral downwards – only to rally at the end, defying their critics and ultimately, together, triumphing onstage.
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unINDIAN (Montreal World Film Festival - Focus on the World Section)
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MONTREAL SCREENINGS: Sept 2, 14.30 at Quartier Latin 9 / Sept 3, 20.30 at Quartier Latin 9
DIRECTED BY: ANUPAM SHARMA
STARRING: Tannishtha Chatterjee (Brick Lane, Anna Karenina), Brett Lee (international sporting legend)
STATUS: WORLD PREMIERE (Montreal)
GENRE: Romantic Comedy
COUNTRY: Australia
LANGUAGE: English
CLICK HERE FOR TRAILER
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Beautiful divorcee and single mother of one, Meera is an Australian of Indian origin. Smart and independent, she has carved out a successful life for herself and her daughter, despite family pressure to find 'a nice Indian match'. Then Meera meets Will - tall and blonde with a charming smile. But falling in love with an Australian man is not only scandalous - it's downright unindian! Does she do as her family wishes? Or does she follow her heart and live her life the way she wants? Highlighting the complexities of wooing another from a different culture, unINDIAN is a comedy with a lot of heart and a little spice!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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HOMECOMING
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DIRECTED BY: MIKA KAURISMÄKI
STARRING: Vesa-Matti Loiri (Road North), Armi Toivanen (21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage), Peter Franzen (Gunman)
STATUS: NEW RELEASE
GENRE: Drama Comedy
COUNTRY: Finland
LANGUAGE: Finnish
CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TRAILER
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Tiina and Tomi decide to leave the hectic city life behind and move back to Tiina's small native costal hometown. She wants to revive her relationship with her impossible father Urho and, through the familiar landscape of her childhood environment, find her real self again. Tomi, a former Nokia engineer, is also eagerly looking forward to downshifting to a peaceful life with his new step-family and punkish teenage daughter Emilia. The grand plan seems perfect - until life hits the fan.
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GIRLS LOST (Toronto Selected - Contemporary World Cinema)
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DIRECTED BY: ALEXANDRA-THERESE KEINING
STARRING: Tuva Jagell, Emrik Öhlander, Wilma Holmén, Vilgot Ostwald Vesterlund, Louise Nyvall, Alexander Gustavsson, Mandus Berg, Filip Vester
STATUS: WORLD PREMIERE (Toronto)
GENRE: Drama
COUNTRY: Sweden, Finland
LANGUAGE: Swedish
CLICK HERE FOR TRAILER
Based on Jessica Schiefauer novel 'Pojkarna', winner of the prestigious August Prize 2011 (Release in France 2015)
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TIFF SCREENINGS:
Sept 12, 14.15 at Scotiabank 7 (P&I)
Sept 12, 18.00 at Scotiabank 4 (Public)
Sept 14, 19.15 at The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (Public)
Sept 15, 9.00 at Scotiabank 9 (P&I)
Sept 20, 11.45 at Scotiabank 4 (Public)
An original story about three young bullied girls who are trying to figure themselves out in a dark and unforgiving environment. They discover a weird plant that, when consumed, transforms them temporarily into boys. This starts a fun ride that ultimately gets tangled. As their identities blur they find themselves in dangerous territory, and may be lost forever.
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THE GIRL KING (In Competition - Montreal World Film Festival)
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MONTREAL SCREENINGS: Sept 4, 19.00 at Cinéma Impérial / Sept 6, 16.30 at Cinéma Impérial
DIRECTED BY: MIKA KAURISMÄKI
STARRING: Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist, Lucas Bryant, Laura Birn, Hippolyte Girardot, Peter Lohmeyer, François Arnaud, Patrick Bauchau and Martina Gedeck
STATUS: WORLD PREMIERE (Montreal)
GENRE: Drama
LANGUAGE: English
COUNTRY: Finland, Canada, Germany, Sweden
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The Girl King is the story of one of the most iconic queens in history, Queen Kristina of Sweden. Crowned Queen in 1633 at the age of six and raised as a prince, Queen Kristina was an enigmatic and brilliant young leader who fought conservative forces to revolutionize Sweden while falling in love and exploring her awakening sexuality. Torn between conflicts of political and personal aspirations, Kristina made one of the most controversial choices in history.
FOR TRAILER AND MORE INFORMATION
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FEATURE FILMS
PRINCESS
DIRECTED BY: TALI SHALOM EZER
STATUS: COMPLETED
GENRE: Drama
COUNTRY: Israel
Multi award winning PRINCESS is a deeply moving film that delves into a complex world of intolerable love, sensuality, sexuality and family.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TRAILER
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER ON 'PRINCESS'
Jerusalem Film Festival 2014 - Best Feature - Best Actress - Best Cinematographer - Best Music
Sundance Film Festival 2015 - World Dramatic Competition
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2015 - Official Selection
Seoul International Women's Film Festival 2015 - Official Selection
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2015 - Official Selection
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PELÉ PENGUIN COMES TO TOWN
DIRECTED BY: KENNETH HEDENSTRÖM, GUSTAV FORSBERG & FREDRIK SANDBERG
STATUS: COMPLETED
GENRE: Pre school Animation
COUNTRY: Sweden
LANGUAGE: Swedish (more to come)
TV SERIES: 26 X 7 (to come)
When the fish run out in the South Pole, Pelé and his family are forced to leave and head to the city where the penguins are sophisticated and tough.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
LINK TO PROMO MUSIC VIDEO
Gothenburg International Film Festival 2015 - Childrens Film Festival
BUFF - The International Children and Young People's Festival 2015
International Film Festival Brussels - Offical Selection
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HEADFIRST
DIRECTED BY: ANTTI HEIKKI PESONEN
STATUS: COMPLETED
GENRE: Drama
COUNTRY: Finland
HEADFIRST tells the story of a single mother with anger management problems and her teenage daughter who is always in trouble at school. With yet another school comes a new teacher and a blast from the past for the mother. A pickpocket and a lousy storyteller team up with the dysfunctional family. Nothing is the same anymore.
HEADFIRST is a story about missing teeth, strange friends, hidden dreams and long-gone love. And about a hare.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TRAILER
Shanghai International Film Festival 2015 - Offical Selection
Austin Film Festival 2015 - Offical Selection
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