TIFF Docs Lineup Is HERE
The TIFF Docs Lineup is here, and it’s bringing some serious stories to the screen. We’re talking about real-life dramas, inspiring journeys, and thought-provoking investigations – all wrapped up in the documentary format that TIFF does so well.
Fun fact: Did you know that TIFF docs are known for their incredible quality and often go on to win major awards? So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready to be amazed by the power of true stories.
A Sisters’ Tale
- Switzerland/France/Iran
- International Premiere, Sales Title
Director Leila Amini captures seven years of her sister Nasreen’s life in Tehran as she strives to become a singer in a country where women are forbidden from performing in public.
Blue Road – The Edna O’Brien Story
- Ireland/United Kingdom
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Hailing from rural Ireland, Edna O’Brien challenged societal norms with her sexually provocative writing and adventurous personal life. The film explores her past with insights from Gabriel Byrne, Walter Mosely, and others.
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
- France
- North American Premiere
Director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) presents a poignant portrait of South African photographer Ernest Cole, using unpublished images to depict the harrowing history of Apartheid and Cole’s life in exile.
From Ground Zero
- Palestine/France/Qatar/Jordan
- North American Premiere, Sales Title
Organized by the Mashawari Fund, this omnibus film showcases the collaborative work of 22 artists living in the besieged Gaza Strip, offering a crucial look beyond the brutal conflict.
Living Together
- Canada
- World Premiere
Halima Elkhatabi’s charming documentary observes Montrealers interviewing each other in their quest for the perfect roommate.
Men of War
- USA/Canada
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Filmmakers Billy Corben and Jen Gatien present a tragicomic tale of American-trained mercenaries attempting to overthrow the Venezuelan government.
Mistress Dispeller
- China/USA
- North American Premiere, Sales Title
Filmed with remarkable intimacy, this documentary follows a Chinese woman who employs unconventional methods to mend marital infidelity.
No Other Land
- Palestine/Norway
- Canadian Premiere, Sales Title
Winner of jury and audience awards at the Berlin Film Festival, this urgent film offers an unflinching look at life under Israeli military occupation.
Patrice: The Movie
- USA
- World Premiere
This film illuminates the inspiring story of disability rights advocate Patrice Jetter, highlighting her fight against systemic injustice and celebrating the joy she finds with her friends.
Russians at War
- Canada/France
- North American Premiere, Sales Title
Russians at War” is a first-person documentary that goes beyond the headlines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, offering a raw and intimate look at the experiences of Russian soldiers on the front line.
So Surreal: Behind the Masks
- Canada
- World Premiere, Sales Title
This documentary explores the connection between the work of Surrealist artists and ceremonial masks from the Yup’ik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw nations, and follows the quest to repatriate these artifacts.
Space Cowboy
- USA
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Skydiving cinematography pioneer Joe Jennings reflects on his career and attempts his most ambitious stunt yet, transforming a dream into reality.
Sudan, remember us
- France/Tunisia/Qatar
- North American Premiere, Sales Title
Filmmaker Hind Meddeb documents the jubilation and defiance of young Sudanese activists in Khartoum following the overthrow of a dictatorship, and the subsequent military crackdown.
Tata
- Romania/Germany/Netherlands
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Filmed across Italy, Moldova, and Romania, this documentary portrays a family’s struggle against toxic masculinity and a daughter’s journey to break the cycle.
Temporary Shelter
- Iceland
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Displaced to Iceland, Ukrainian filmmaker Anastasiia Bortuali documents her fellow refugees, capturing their resilience amidst the backdrop of the northern lights and volcanic eruptions.
The Freedom of Fierro
- Mexico/Canada/Greece
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Wrongfully convicted in Texas and freed after 40 years, César Fierro must rebuild his life. The film follows his often challenging reintegration into society.
The Last of the Sea Women
- USA
- World Premiere
Sue Kim’s documentary explores the culture of the haenyeo, the South Korean fisherwomen who have sustained their communities for centuries, while advocating for ocean conservation.
The Last Republican
- USA
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger invites left-wing filmmaker Steve Pink to document his efforts to hold Donald Trump accountable for the January 6 insurrection.
Vice is Broke
- USA
- World Premiere, Sales Title, OPENING FILM
Eddie Huang investigates Vice’s journey from Montreal indie magazine to media giant, interviewing former contributors who witnessed its rise and fall.
Wishing on a Star
- Italy/Slovakia/Czech Republic/Austria/Croatia
- North American Premiere, Sales Title
Peter Kerekes masterfully blends fiction and reality, capturing the genuine emotions of real people in this charming film.
Your Tomorrow
- Canada
- World Premiere, Sales Title
Ali Weinstein’s documentary chronicles the final year of Ontario Place as we know it, as redevelopment plans threaten the beloved park and citizens rally to save it.
References:
