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Toronto International Film Festival 2024
TIFF 2024 delivered star-studded premieres and hidden indie gems alike. From Ralph Fiennes in Conclave to a haunting Ukrainian drama and a bold Mexican documentary, here’s a look at the films that defined this year’s festival.
Scala!!! A Film Tribute to a Legendary Cinema
Scala!!! is a loving, eccentric tribute to one of London’s most infamous cinemas—a place where cult classics, queer cinema, and underground films found a home in the heart of King’s Cross. This documentary captures the wild energy, sense of community, and cultural significance of a venue that shaped a generation of cinephiles, artists, and outsiders.
Homecoming, a Sami documentary at TIFF
At this year’s TIFF, Homecoming and A Road to a Village stood out not just for their storytelling, but for the worlds they revealed. From the sacred repatriation of Sámi artifacts to the quiet unraveling of a Nepalese village under the weight of modernization, both films confront the hidden costs of history and progress—and leave us transformed for having witnessed them.
A Valley of Hope
The film opens with a scene showing a local couple, Elisabetta and her husband, teaching French to a young Eritrean family. They hope by doing so they may best be able to help the family better explain their complex asylum case to the local authority.
Lost lives in Northern Ireland
By Beverly Andrews This year’s BFI London Film Festival kicked off in the country’s capital with its usual delightful mix of mega stars standing alongside indie unknowns. The festival’s eclectic mix […]