TIFF 2024 Lineup Expands: Coppola, Guadagnino, and More
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled a further 20 titles joining the Official Selection for its 49th edition, taking place from 5th to 15th September.
Among the Gala additions are Francis Ford Coppola's highly anticipated "Megalopolis" and the world premiere of "William Tell." This medieval-set historical drama stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Jonathan Pryce, Ben Kingsley, and Jonah Hauer-King, and is directed by BAFTA-winning producer and director Nick Hamm. It portrays the Austrian Empire's invasion of Switzerland in a tumultuous period.
The world premiere slate also boasts the queer love triangle "On Swift Horses," directed by Daniel Minahan and starring Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Diego Calva, alongside Max Minghella's "Shell," featuring an all-star cast including Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, and Kaia Gerber.
Further bolstering the festival's lineup are the North American premieres of Halina Reijn's "Babygirl," featuring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, and Luca Guadagnino's "Queer." Both films will make their respective world premieres at the Venice Film Festival.
Pedro Almodóvar's Venice-bound "The Room Next Door" will also be screened at TIFF, kicking off a celebration of his artistic vision and storytelling prowess. A retrospective of his work will be showcased at TIFF Lightbox in November.
The Special Screening events include Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" and Mina Shum's "Double Happiness," which premiered at TIFF in 1994.
The full list of newly announced films includes:
Gala
Megalopolis (Francis Ford Coppola | USA North American Premiere)
William Tell (Nick Hamm | Italy/United Kingdom World Premiere)
Special Presentations
Babygirl (Halina Reijn | USA North American Premiere)
Dahomey (Mati Diop | Benin/France/Senegal North American Premiere)
Hold Your Breath (Karrie Crouse, Will Joines | USA World Premiere)
On Swift Horses (Daniel Minahan | USA World Premiere)
Paul Anka: His Way (John Maggio | USA World Premiere)
Queer (Luca Guadagnino | Italy/USA North American Premiere)
SATURDAY NIGHT (Jason Reitman | USA Canadian Premiere)
Shell (Max Minghella | USA World Premiere)
The Brutalist (Brady Corbet | United Kingdom North American Premiere)
The Luckiest Man in America (Samir Oliveros | USA World Premiere)
The Room Next Door (Pedro Almodóvar | Spain North American Premiere)
The Salt Path (Marianne Elliott | United Kingdom World Premiere)
Vermiglio (Maura Delpero | Italy/France/Belgium North American Premiere)
Discovery
Village Keeper (Karen Chapman | Canada World Premiere)
You Are Not Alone (Marie-Hélène Viens, Philippe Lupien | Canada World Premiere)
Centrepiece
Bliss (Hemda) (Shemi Zarhin | Israel International Premiere)
Special Events
Double Happiness (Mina Shum | Canada)
Whiplash (Damien Chazelle | USA)
These additions further solidify TIFF's reputation as a platform for showcasing diverse and acclaimed cinema from around the globe. The festival promises a captivating selection of films, sure to intrigue film enthusiasts and professionals alike.
