The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to dazzle the city from September 5–15, 2024. For 11 thrilling days, downtown Toronto will be transformed into a star-studded epicentre, buzzing with celebrities, film enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Read on for must-see films, and where to spot the stars.
How To TIFF
How to Buy Tickets:
Individual tickets will be available soon, first to TIFF Members, then to the public. You can become a member to take advantage of Festival pre-sale tickets. Festival tickets will go on sale to the general public on August 26.
Where Films will be screening:
- TIFF Bell Lightbox – 350 King St W
- Roy Thomson Hall – 60 Simcoe St
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto – 259 Richmond St W
- Princess of Wales Theatre – 300 King St W
- Royal Alexandra Theatre – 260 King St W
10 Films you Won’t Want to Miss at TIFF
Megalopolis – Francis Ford Coppola
Featuring: Adam Driver, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Dustin Hoffman
North American premiere & Gala screening: Megalopolis is a gripping exploration of the challenges of rebuilding a utopian city after a disaster.
Riff Raff – Dito Montiel
Featuring: Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Coolidge, Bill Murray
World premiere: This dark comedy delves into the tangled themes of family, loyalty, and murder.
Bring Them Down – Christopher Andrews
Featuring: Christopher Abbott, Barry Keoghan,
World premiere: Set against the backdrop of rural Ireland, this film portrays a feud between neighbouring families, immersing us in a world of desolate beauty and desperate men.
Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard,
Featuring: Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña
Canadian premiere: This gender affirmation drama unfolds as a pop opera and narco thriller, illustrating the struggle against corruption, fear, and harmful stereotypes.
We Live in Time – John Crowley
Featuring: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
World premiere: This romantic drama revolves around two people whose love story unfolds across different timelines.
Nightbitch – Marielle Heller
Featuring: Amy Adams
World premiere: blending drama, comedy, and elements of magical realism to explore motherhood and identity, examining the often unspoken, darkly humorous aspects of motherhood.
Disclaimer – Alfonso Cuarón
Featuring: Cate Blanchett
Canadian premiere: Psychological thriller about a journalist threatened with the exposure of her darkest secret.
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal – Mike Downie
Featuring: The Tragically Hip
An emotional look at the origin, impact, and legacy of the Tragically Hip, the band that defined Canada, to the world and to itself.
The Last Showgirl – Gia Coppola
Featuring: Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dave Bautista
World Premiere: On the surface, this is a story about ageism set in the seemingly superficial world of Las Vegas, but it unfolds to reveal deeper themes of trauma, secrets, denial, and autonomy.
Babygirl – Halina Reijn
Featuring: Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas, Harris Dickinson
North American premiere: A high-powered executive risks everything by starting an intimate relationship with an intern in this thrilling erotic drama.
One of the best things about TIFF is that after enjoying stars on the silver screen, a rare and special opportunity presents itself: to spot celebrities in person! Check out Where to Spot the Stars at TIFF 2024.