TheToronto International Film Festivalhas announced the initial lineup of films playing in the Gala and Special Presentations sections for 2019, and it ispacked. As some expected,Jokerwill be playing at TIFF, where theTodd Phillipsfilm will have its North American premiere (likely after debuting at Venice). In terms of world premieres, TIFF 2019 hasThe Goldfinch,A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,Hustlers, andHarriet, as well asTaika Waititi’sJojo RabbitandRian Johnson’sKnives Out.
As if that wasn’t enough, the festival will also play host toSteven Soderbergh’s new star-studded Netflix movieThe Laundromat, the buzzworthyMichael B. JordandramaJust Mercy, the newSafdie BrothersfilmUncut Gems, and theChristian Bale-Matt DamondramaFord v Ferrari. The closing night film has been announced as directorMarjane Satraipi’s (The Voices) Marie Curie biopicRadioactive, starringRosamund Pike.
This is an absolutely stacked lineup, even for TIFF, and I can’t wait to see these aforementioned films and many, many more. Of the Gala films announced today, 50% are directed or co-directed by women—a record for the programme.
TIFF is always a pretty significant waypoint on the road to the Oscar race, elevating the awards campaigns for films likeRoma,The Shape of Water, andLa La Landin past years. But beyond the Oscar aspect, TIFF is also just a great place to see great movies.
As always, you can expect Collider to be at this year’s TIFF in full force, so check back often throughout the festival for reviews, interviews, awards coverage, and much more.
Check out the TIFF 2019 Gala and Special Presentations lineup below. The 44th Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 5-15th.
GALAS 2019
