Yesterday, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), announced the line-ups for their Galas and Special Presentations programmes for the upcoming 37th edition of the festival.
Among the 60 films announced are a stunning 38 world premieres, including the latest from Rian Johnson, Terrence Malick, and Derek Cianfrance.
I've decided to take a brief look at the 10 foreign language titles that will have their world premieres in Toronto, from Sept 6-16.
Read on for a preview of the foreign films that will be premiering at this year's TIFF:
Gala and Special Presentation Films
English Vinglish
directed by Gauri Shinde
India
Legendary Indian actress Sridevi returns to the screen after a
fifteen-year absence in this funny and touching story about an Indian
woman who struggles to learn the English language in order to help
provide for her family. A multilingual movie shot in 4 languages: English, Hindi, Telugu & Tamil.
Twice Born (Venuto al mondo)
directed by Sergio Castelitto
Italy, 
Spain, 
Croatia
From Italian actor-director Sergio Castellitto. A single mother brings her teenage son to Sarajevo, where his father died in the Bosnian conflict years ago. Starring Penélope Cruz and Emile Hirsch.
The Attack
directed by Ziad Doueiri
France
Lebanese born filmmaker Ziad Doueiri who first came to notice as a focus puller for Quentin Tarantino, tells the story of an Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv discovers a dark secret about his
wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing. Based on an international best-selling novel by Yasmina
Khadra.
Capital (Le capital)
directed by Costas-Gavras
France
Legendary director Costa-Gavras returns with an international drama following the head of a giant European investment bank desperately clinging to power
when an American hedge fund company tries to buy them out. Starring Gabriel Byrne and Gad Elmaleh.
The Deep (Djúpið)
directed by Baltasar Kormákur
Iceland, 
Norway
Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur, brings an astonishing survival story based on true incident that took place on the frigid seas off Iceland in 1984. Starring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
Dreams for Sale (夢売るふたり
)
directed by Nishikawa Miwa
Japan
From acclaimed Japanese writer-director Nishikawa Miwa. A married couple turn to crime when they find themselves in a dire financial situation after
they lose their restaurant in a fire. Starring Takako Matsu and Sadao Abe.
Hannah Arendt
directed by Margarethe von Trotta
Germany
70-year-old German filmmaker Margarethe von Trotta takes a look at the life of philosopher and political theorist Hannah Arendt,
who reported for The New Yorker on the war crimes trial of the Nazi
Adolf Eichmann. Starring German screen legend Barbara Sukowa.
In the House (Dans la maison)
directed by François Ozon
France
The always unpredictable French director François Ozon's latest, about a high-school teacher and his student whose essays about a friend's family begin to blur the lines between reality and fiction. Starring Fabrice Luchini, Kristin Scott Thomas and Emmanuelle Seigner.
The Last Supper (王的盛宴)
directed by Lu Chuan
China
Probably my most anticipated title of the entire festival. Chinese auteur Lu Chuan's stunning historical epic, set during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. It was banned by the censors in China just before its scheduled premiere last month. Their loss is Toronto's gain. Starring Ye Liu, Daniel Wu, and Chen Chang.
Zaytoun
directed by Eran Riklis
Israel, 
UK
From Israeli director Eran Riklis, the story of an Israeli fighter pilot shot down over Lebanon who
must make his way across the war-torn country with the aid of an angry
young Palestinian boy. Starring Stephen Dorff and Ashraf Barhom.
Let me know what you think of this year's TIFF lineup?
21 comments:
Man, I wish I could be in Toronto for this. So many great films! Also, great round up on the films that I haven't heard of - they all look very interesting!
I have not heard of any of the foreign films on your list, thanks for bringing them to my attention.From the full list, looking forward to:
To the Wonder - Terrence Malick The adaptation of Rushdie's award winning novel Midnight's Children
I like that your coverages of the Festivals brings light onto those films that never really earn much attention except when nominated for Awards!
Btw, the films all look very good! Dreams For Sale looks stunning!
See, based on plot alone? Most of these don't really catch my attention. All the same if I had the chance to see most of them, I'd probably remember a few titles and go watch anyway.
This year's looks like it'll be one hell of a festival. I really wish I could go if I had some money but current mental health is also going to prevent me from going as I don't think I'll be OK enough to travel.
WOAH!!!! Hannah Arendt!!! Ohmygodohmygodohmygod!! What a brilliant line up but that von Trotta documentary looks amazing. I didn't even know that film was being made. How exciting!
I know. It's shaping up to be an epic fest.
I agree, Midnight's Children does sound very interesting.
Exactly, most of these won't ever get coverage unless they get awards buzz, but I like to keep an eye on what's going on under the radar.
Yeah it's hard to drum up excitement in a sentence or two, and most don't have trailers up yet. But at least now you are subconsciously aware of the titles.
Sorry to hear that man. Have you gone to TIFF in the past?
Haha you're probably the only one of my readers who is excited about that film. I think it's more of a biopic than documentary, but it does look very intriguing.
Well, sounds really great... some great names and potentially great movies. I just can't wait for their official release. Also, I was not aware that Gauri Shinde's English Vinglish starring Sri Devi is also getting screened. Thanks for bringing it up. Btw, are you planning to attend the film festival?
No, I can't afford to make the trip. Will have to wait and hope for the films to come to Vancouver.
There are so many great films at this year's TIFF, but I always say there are too many screenings during this festival- last year I think they were like 1000....it's too big! But....the line-up, especially the NorthAmerican one, is amazing!
Nope. Often because of financial reasons has prevented me from going and I don't even live in Toronto.
Me either for the same reasons.
Three Words: To The Wonder. That's all I care about, seriously ;)
Yeah it is a massive festival, its impossible to keep track of everything going on there, but it's a great indicator of public response to those films released at the exclusive festivals that only critics have seen.
I hope it holds up to all of our expectations.
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