A closer look at five standout Canadian titles headed to TIFF 2026
TORONTO — When writer-director David Bezmozgis set out to adapt his 2014 novel "The Betrayers" for the big screen, he wasn't just changing its format. He also had to adjust to a new geopolitical landscape.
Five Canadian films will be featured at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. Writer-director David Bezmozgis adapted his 2014 novel "The Betrayers" for the big screen, updating the story to reflect current geopolitical tensions. In "Ba's Book," Ashley Da-Le Duong adapts her father's memoir—a collection of letters—into a documentary, exploring her family's history in Vietnam.
Neil Peart's legacy is celebrated in "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple," a documentary that delves into the drummer's private nature and his impact on others. "Sunburn" is a coming-of-age film set against a hot, power outage-ridden day in Toronto, featuring a diverse group of young, marginalized characters. Lastly, "Turtle Island Rap" is a documentary that explores the vibrant Indigenous hip-hop scene through the eyes of three diverse rappers.
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