Toronto Film Festival begins with Chris Rock, K-Pop star Lisa, Penelope Cruz
North America’s largest film festival kicks off Thursday, September 10, in Toronto with a jam-packed line-up of more than 200 films and stars, including John Malkovich, Penélope Cruz, Chris Rock and K-pop superstar Lisa. Hot on the heels of Venice and Telluride, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) draws hundreds of thousands of attendees to […] The post Toronto Film Festival begins…
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) opened on September 10, with a lineup of over 200 films and notable stars such as John Malkovich, Penélope Cruz, Chris Rock, and K-pop sensation Lisa. This marks the 51st edition of the festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees for premieres and red-carpet events. The festival features underdog stories, as seen in "I Play Rocky," directed by Oscar winner Peter Farrelly, which tells the tale of Sylvester Stallone's unlikely path to Hollywood success.
Opening night showcased "Being Heumann," a biographical drama about US activist Judy Heumann, directed by Sian Heder. Other biopics debuting at TIFF include "Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend," which chronicles Canadian racing star Gilles Villeneuve's rise to Formula 1 fame. Chris Rock returns as writer-director with the comedy "Misty Green," starring Rosalind Eleazar, Daniel Kaluuya, Adam Driver, and Anna Kendrick.
The festival also includes "Wild Horse Nine," directed by Martin McDonagh, which stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell in a story about CIA agents on Easter Island. British actor Helen Mirren will premiere "A Talent for Murder," a psychological thriller in which she plays author Patricia Highsmith. The festival runs until September 20.
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