Watch Village Keeper TIFF 2024 (With Movie Trailer)
Hey TIFF fans, get ready for an emotional powerhouse with Village Keeper at TIFF 2024, the first dramatic feature from writer-director Karen Chapman. This film is a raw and intimate look at a single mother struggling to keep her family together while battling the ghosts of her past.
- WORLD PREMIERE
- Director: Karen Chapman
- Country: Canada
- Year: 2024
- Duration: 83 min
- Language: English
When & Where to Catch Village Keeper
- Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 3:40 PM
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
- Press & Industry
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
- Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM
- TIFF Lightbox
- Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 9:15 AM
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
What Village Keeper Is About
Village Keeper centers on Jean, a single mother who’s doing everything she can to protect her teenage children, Tamika and Tristin. Despite living in a cramped apartment with her own mother in Lawrence Heights, Jean can’t see that her kids are growing and learning to take care of themselves. Still haunted by past violence and the challenges of their present, she’s struggling to help her children cope while holding onto her sense of self. Through powerful sound design and flashbacks, Karen Chapman paints a layered and deeply personal picture of Jean’s life, revealing the burdens of womanhood and motherhood in her family.
Why Village Keeper Will Stay With You at TIFF 2024
Village Keeper is much more than a survival story — it’s a profound exploration of what it means to be a mother, a daughter, and a woman. Karen Chapman’s direction gives a deep sense of authenticity, while Olunike Adeliyi’s stunning performance takes the film to another level. Once Village Keeper at the TIFF 2024 pulls you in, it won’t let go. And after you’ve been moved by this powerful drama, head to a nearby spot to relax and talk it over with a great meal.
Content Advisory
Village Keeper delves into family trauma, emotional survival, and the heavy burdens of motherhood. Its raw and intense portrayal of one woman’s journey may evoke strong emotional reactions.
See you there!
For tickets and more details, visit TIFF’s official site​.
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