TIFF 2020 kicks off with film-version of David Byrne's American Utopia
Sep 12, 2020, at 05:43 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off on Thursday with the Opening Night Gala Presentation of the Spike Lee-directed filmed version of the Broadway-acclaimed David Byrne’s American Utopia at Visa Skyline Drive-In at CityView, Toronto at 8 pm.
Sep 12, 2020, at 05:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Festival (TIFF) premiered 'Night of the Kings,' 'Enemies of the State,' 'Shiva Baby', & 'Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds' on Thursday, TIFF reports said.
TIFF 2020 to premiere 'Nomadland' in partnership with Telluride Film Festival
Sep 12, 2020, at 04:44 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited, produced, and screen played by Chloé Zhao, Gala Presentation 'Nomadland', an adapted version of Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book, filmed in the USA, is being premiered in partnership with Telluride Film Festival at 45th Toronto International Film Festival (2020) on Friday.
Toronto International Film Festival 2020 opens today in a different format
Sep 11, 2020, at 04:57 am
Toronto/(IBNS: The 2020 Toronto International Film Festival Festival (TIFF) launches the majority of its showings online, the rest will be drive-in or outdoor showings, and a few select, physically distanced screenings in theatres with spectators and audience wearing masks, TIFF reports said.
TIFF 2020 provides free online screening of 'Concrete Cowboy' to 500 frontline workers
Sep 10, 2020, at 03:17 am
Toronto/IBNS: In recognition of hard work and dedication of essential frontline workers in the community, who are ensuring everyone has access to critical services including health care, food, and transportation since March after the global coronavirus outbreak, TIFF is offering a free digital screening of 'Concrete Cowboy', sponsored by Fasken for these heroes, TIFF reports said.
Kate Winslet starrer Ammonite to close 64th BFI London Film Festival
Aug 27, 2020, at 12:51 am
London: The 64th British Film Institute London Film Festival will end this time with the movie Ammonite which features acclaimed actress Kate Winslet in the lead role.
Toronto International Film Festival 2020 announces its list of 50 selected feature films
Aug 04, 2020, at 06:03 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)'s lineup of 50 diverse titles selection, announced July 30 by Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente, represent the highest-quality films from around the globe reflecting TIFF's commitment to gender parity and racial equality for future generations with strong representation of women, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, TIFF reports said.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' to release in India
Jul 02, 2020, at 05:23 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Tenet' will have a theatrical release in India.
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'Reimagined physical and digital TIFF 2020' to run from Sept 10-19
Jun 25, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Wednesday announced its 45th edition, which is slated to run from Sept 10 to 19, will be held with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks, reports said.
Canada: TIFF presents special home-screening of the play 'The Normal Heart' on Crave
Jun 24, 2020, at 12:05 am
Toronto/IBNS: A special at-home screening of award-winning play 'The Normal Heart' would be hosted by Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in partnership with Pride Toronto on June 26 at Crave to celebrate Pride Month, TIFF reports said.
'Joker' actor Joaquin Phoenix speaks about 'fight against injustice' at 92nd Academy Awards
Feb 10, 2020, at 06:50 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who won his first Academy Awards on Sunday evening, spoke about people's "fight against injustice" in a long speech at the Dolby Theatre here.
South Korean film Parasite creates history at Oscars 2020, Joaquin Phoenix shines
Feb 10, 2020, at 11:43 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: South Korean film Parasite, which has been directed by Bong Joon Ho, created history by becoming the first non-English movie to win the best picture at the 92nd Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre here on Sunday evening.
South Korean movie Parasite shines at Oscars, wins best picture
Feb 10, 2020, at 10:18 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: Creating history, South Korean movie Parasite emerged strongly at the Oscars as the film won the best picture award during the gala event on Sunday.
Oscars: South Korean movie Parasite wins Best International Feature Film
Feb 10, 2020, at 09:28 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: South Korean movie Parasite won the Best International Feature Film at the ongoing 92nd Academy Awards ceremony.
South Korea's 'Parasite' wins Golden Globe for best motion picture in foreign language
Jan 06, 2020, at 10:26 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The movie "Parasite" directed and co-written by South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho won the Golden Globe Awards for the best motion picture in a foreign language during the 77th ceremony on Sunday.
TIFF 2019: Films that drew attention of cinegoers at the festival
Oct 15, 2019, at 12:31 pm
Several films have premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 which took place in Toronto, Canada. IBNS correspondent Asha Bajaj picks some of the films for short reviews
Moothon is layered in terms of a search for one’s own self: Geetu Mohandas
Oct 01, 2019, at 01:30 pm
Moothon (The Elder One), a bilingual crime thriller in Malayalam and Hindi, was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). IBNS Canada correspondent Asha Bajaj speaks to director Geetu Mohandas about the film starring Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly and capturing the search for a lost elder brother (played by Nivin) that takes a teenaged Mulla from the idyllic islands of Lakshadweep to the ugly underbelly of Mumbai. The quest of the younger brother is also metaphorical in the film which the director says portrays a "sense of identity and the crises within”. Excerpts:
Sep 26, 2019, at 01:38 am
Bulgaria based filmmaker Petar Valchanov and his partner Kristina Grozeva write, produce and direct films ranging from documentaries, and shorts to feature films. IBNS Canada Correspondent Asha Bajaj catches up with Petar Valchanov, director of "The Father", one of the critically acclaimed films premiered at the TIFF 2019
TIFF announces final award recipients
Sep 16, 2019, at 07:04 pm
Toronto: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its final award recipients for 2019.
TIFF 2019: Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band premieres on Sept 13
Sep 14, 2019, at 07:44 pm
Toronto: Directed by Daniel Roher and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard, "Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band" had its world premiere on Sept 13, at Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto.
Sep 14, 2019, at 07:10 pm
Toronto: TIFF 2019 movie "Rocks" directed by Sarah Gavron had its world premiere on Friday in Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto.
And We Go Green premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 14, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Toronto: 'And We Go Green', which has been directed by Fisher Stevens (Cove) and filmmaker Malcolm Venville had its world premiere on Friday in Scotiabank Theatre, here.
Our Lady of the Nile premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 14, 2019, at 04:33 pm
Toronto: Film 'Our Lady of the Nile', which has been directed by Atiq Rahimi, had its world premiere on September 13 in Scotiabank Theatre, here.
Honey Boy premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 13, 2019, at 08:31 pm
Toronto: The Honey Boy, which has been directed by Alma Har'el, was world premiered at Elgin Theatre, Toronto on Wednesday.
Lucy in the Sky premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 13, 2019, at 08:23 pm
Toronto: Directed by Noah Hawley, Lucy in the Sky was premiered in the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2019 at Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre and in Scotiabank Theatre here on Wednesday.
The Burnt Orange Heresy premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 13, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Toronto: Italian-American drama thriller film directed by Giuseppe Capotondi, The Burnt Orange Heresy, was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 at Elgin Theatre here on Thursday.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas' The Sky Is Pink premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 13, 2019, at 07:11 pm
Toronto: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas starrer The Sky Is Pink premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 at Scotiabank Theatre here on Thursday.
Alexander Nanau's Romanian docu Collective on investigative journalism screened at TIFF
Sep 13, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Toronto, Sep 13 (IBNS): Director Alexander Nanau's documentary Collective, which follows a crack team of investigators at the Romanian newspaper Sports Gazette as they try to uncover a vast health-care fraud that enriched moguls and politicians — and led to the deaths of innocent citizens, had its North American premiere Friday at Scotiabank 4 and Scotia Bank 9, Toronto.
Japanese movie '37 Seconds' at TIFF 2019 wows audience with its honest portrayal of disability
Sep 13, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Toronto, Sep 13 (IBNS): Directed by Hikari, Berlinale Audience Award-winning feature debut '37 Seconds' in the Contemporary World Cinema section of TIFF 2019 portrays a young Japanese woman with cerebral palsy and her dream of becoming a successful manga artist.
Indian bilingual film Moothon premieres at TIFF 2019
Sep 12, 2019, at 08:46 pm
Toronto, Sep 12 (IBNS): Writer-director Geetu Mohandas' Moothon (The Elder One) had its world premiere at the TIFF 2019 Wednesday evening at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto.