Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto 2012: Roadside Attractions Acquires Matthew Fox Historical Drama 'Emperor'

In its fifth acquisition of the Toronto International Film Festival, a voracious Roadside Attractions has picked up U.S. distribution rights to the historical drama “Emperor.” The film, directed by Peter Webber, had its world premiere Friday at Roy Thomson Hall and will receive a theatrical release ...

Xavier, Anyways: Quebec's Dolan On Making 'Laurence,' Returning to Cannes and Going Hollywood

It's been four years since Xavier Dolan first came to the Cannes Film Festival. Only 19 at the time, he quickly gained international admiration after his film, "I Killed My Mother," swept the awards of the festival's Director's Fortnight section.

TIFF Capsule Review: 'Here Comes the Devil'

TIFF Capsule Review: 'Disconnect'

Toronto 2012: Anchor Bay Films Wins Rob Zombie's 'The Lords of Salem'

Anchor Bay Films will distribute Rob Zombie’s "The Lords of Salem" in the U.S. The horror pic premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness section. Written and directed by Zombie, "The Lords of Salem" stars Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce D...

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires 'The Patience Stone' Out of Toronto

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired U.S. rights to Atiq Rahimi's sophomore feature "The Patience Stone," adapted from the award-winning novel of the same name. The film recently screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, which wrapped today. Sony plans to release it in 2013.

TIFF Capsule Review: 'God Loves Caviar'

A breezy account of how a Greek sailor, Varvakis (Sebastian Koch) survives the Greek Civil War, before ending up working out of a Russian brothel from where he discovers a method of preserving caviar. As trade with Greece booms, the money starts pouring in.  Starting off with an older Varvakis secluded on an island chatting to McCormic (John Cleese), the clunky narrative is told in flashback and with a jaunty tone. There is not much to recommend as the story swings wildly from one set piece to another. Of minor note: Catherine Deneuve has a cameo appearance as Catherine the Great in director Iannis Smaragdis’ turgid tale. Critic...

TIFF Capsule Review: 'When I Saw You'

Annemarie Jacir has done something remarkable in her sophomore feature film. She’s managed to couch the tricky subject of the 1967 Palestinian-Israeli war into the romanticised tale of a mother’s love for her son. Having been separated from their father (presumed dead) as Israel began...

Toronto: Olivier Assayas Discusses the Personal and Political Dimensions of 'Something in the Air'

Olivier Assayas discusses shifting gears after "Carlos" to direct the semi-autobiographical tale "Something in the Air."