Time: 2024-07-23
The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival has announced its full lineup of Galas and Special Presentations , promising an impressive array of films featuring top Hollywood talent . With 29 titles up for sale , the event is set to make a grand comeback after last year 's actors ' strike.
Among the notable movies making their world premieres is Angelina Jolie 's war drama " Without Blood , " starring Salma Hayek and Demin Bichir , based on the Alessandro Baricco novel . Mike Leigh presents " Hard Truths , " his first movie in six years , featuring Marianne Jean - Baptiste in a tragicomic study of human strengths and weaknesses.
Gia Coppola brings the drama " The Last Showgirl , " starring Pamela Anderson , Jamie Lee Curtis , Kiernan Shipka , and Billie Lourd , which follows a seasoned stage dancer facing an uncertain future after her show abruptly closes following a 30 - year run.
The festival also showcases feature directorial debuts , including William Goldenberg 's " Unstoppable " and Rachel Morrison 's " The Fire Inside . " A24 presents the romantic drama " We Live in Time , " while Hugh Grant stars in the horror thriller " Heretic . "
In total , the Galas and Special Presentations section features 63 movies from 25 countries , celebrating the best of contemporary cinema across various genres and styles . The program includes titles like " Anora " from Sean Baker , " Emilia Perez " from Jacques Audiard , and " The Shrouds " from David Cronenberg.
The Toronto International Film Festival is set to welcome back the star power after last year 's Hollywood labor strikes , with projects from top names like Jennifer Lopez , Ben Affleck , Matt Damon , and more making their world premieres in September . Key awards contenders such as Edward Berger 's " Conclave " and Sean Baker 's " Anora " are also among the highlights.
Gia Coppola 's anticipated drama " The Last Showgirl , " starring Pamela Anderson , follows a dancer navigating a sudden career setback and searching for a new path . Andrea Bocelli 's documentary " Because I Believe " and Elton John 's " Never Too Late " will also be featured , alongside narratives like " Unstoppable , " " Hard Truths , " and " Eden . "
Director John Crowley brings together Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield for the romantic drama " We Live in Time , " while Naomi Watts , Bill Murray , and others star in films like " The Friend " and " Millers in Marriage . " Awards hopefuls such as " Emilia Perez , " " Oh , Canada , " and " The Piano Lesson " are set to captivate audiences at the festival.
With a diverse lineup of films from around the world , the Toronto International Film Festival promises an exciting showcase of talent and storytelling , running from September 5 - 15.
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