TIFF ’25: Dog 51 – Man versus Machine
Dog 51 moves with the pacing of a thriller but lingers on questions of justice and autonomy: who decides right from wrong when machines govern human lives?
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TIFF ’25: Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League
The documentary gives insights into some of the players – who have each had different journeys, are of different backgrounds, and at different career levels, highlighting the diversity of the continent and the different stories that exist within it.
TIFF ’25: The World of Love
The World of Love is a multi-layered film that brings a lot of heart to the trauma it exposes, and simultaneously carries a lot of hope in its story.
TIFF ’25: The Testament of Ann Lee
Seyfried’s portrayal brings such a warmth to the character that, no matter how absurd you find some of her beliefs, you’re with her every step of the way.
TIFF ’25: The Cost of Heaven
The Cost of Heaven, directed by Mathieu Denis, and based on a true story, asks when one can reach contentment through its main character.
TIFF ’25: Still Single – Saito serves a delicious character study
Directed by Jamal Burger and Jukan Tateisi, Still Single follows Chef Masaki Saito, Toronto’s first (and only) two Michelin Star chef. Although Saito began in rural Hokkaido, his desire to perfect his meals helped transform Toronto’s fine dining landscape.
TIFF ’25: Tuner – Sound as Conflict
Tuner stars Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman as a mentee and mentor who tune pianos for many rich...
TIFF ’25: Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk
The film takes us as close as it can to the Palestinian people, which I think is important, so we feel the effects of what is being done to them more than when we read about it on the news.
TIFF ’25: Project Y
Project Y, directed by Lee Hwan, is a satisfying revenge thriller about two women who topple the hierarchy created by money and power.
TIFF ’25: The Captive
The Captive is a beautiful imagination of history, and beckons us to imagine along with it.
TIFF ’25: Nuns vs. The Vatican – The Enemy inside the House
Nuns vs. The Vatican uncovers cover ups, sheds light on lies, and highlights the many women, some of whom are survivors themselves, who have been working for years behind the scenes to bring justice to this phenomenon.
TIFF ’25: Nika & Madison – Eva Thomas’ solo feature has heat
Featuring a strong script and solid execution, Eva Thomas guides her story through difficult waters with a confident hand. This is a story that highlights some of the most difficult issues facing Indigenous women yet it does so with honesty and humour.
TIFF ’25: My Father’s Shadow
Dìrísù, and the Egbo brothers give beautifully layered performances, exploring brotherhood, fatherhood, childhood, and masculinity, each with strength and a depth of understanding.