The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the first batch of movies in its official selection, which comprises of 11 Gala and 21 Special Presentation films. At the 46^th edition of the Canadian gathering, which will take place from 9-18 September, 15 of the selected titles will be having their world, four their international, 11 their North American and two their Canadian premieres. TIFF co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente also revealed that the feature-film adaptation of the Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen by Stephen Chbosky is the Opening Night Gala Presentation and will screen on Thursday 9 September.

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Some of the highlights among the films set to world-premiere in Gala presentations are The Mad Women's Ball [+leggi anche:
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As for the Special Presentations, the selection includes the world premieres of Charlotte [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Bent Hamer
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Cameron Bailey stated: “We’re thrilled to unveil Galas and Special Presentations that bring the brightest lights in film to our festival audience. Our new programming team has been hard at work for months to deliver the compelling stories, acclaimed filmmakers and top on-screen talent that mark our two highest-profile sections.” Joana Vicente added: “Fast-paced, boundary-pushing, satirical — this line-up has films representing every corner of the cinematic landscape on top of a strong number of world premieres.”

Joana Vicente mentioned: “We’re so excited to be able to share this year’s lineup with audiences in theatres. These films reflect passion, creativity, and break new ground to tell their stories. We’re honoured to have them as part of TIFF 2021.”

Here is the full list of films announced so far:

Gala Presentations

Belfast [+leggi anche:
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Clifford the Big Red Dog - Walt Becker (USA/UK/Canada)
Dear Evan Hansen - Stephen Chbosky (USA)
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain [+leggi anche:
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Jagged - Alison Klayman (USA)
Last Night in Soho [+leggi anche:
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The Mad Women’s Ball [+leggi anche:
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Night Raiders - Danis Goulet (Canada/New Zealand)
One Second - Zhang Yimou (China)
The Survivor - Barry Levinson (USA/Canada/Hungary)

Special Presentations

Ali & Ava [+leggi anche:
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All My Puny Sorrows - Michael McGowan (Canada)
Benediction [+leggi anche:
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Bergman Island [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Mia Hansen-Løve
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Charlotte [+leggi anche:
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Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over - Dave Wooley, David Heilbroner (USA)
Drive My Car - Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Japan)
Encounter [+leggi anche:
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye - Michael Showalter (USA)
The Guilty - Antoine Fuqua (USA)
I’m Your Man [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Maria Schrader
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Inexorable [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Fabrice Du Welz
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Lakewood - Phillip Noyce (Canada)
The Middle Man [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Bent Hamer
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Official Competition [+leggi anche:
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Paris, 13th District [+leggi anche:
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Petite Maman [+leggi anche:
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The Starling - Theodore Melfi (USA)
The Story of My Wife [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Ildikó Enyedi
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Three Floors [+leggi anche:
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Violet - Justine Bateman (USA)
The Worst Person In The World [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Joachim Trier
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