TIFF

Toronto International Film Festival 2022 THE FABELMANS: Cinema Can Make You And Break You

The Fabelmans is Spielberg’s reflection of the legacy of his family on his craft.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022: SUSIE SEARCHES, THE BLUE CAFTAN & SUBTRACTION
Toronto International Film Festival 2022: SUSIE SEARCHES, THE BLUE CAFTAN & SUBTRACTION

In her second report from TIFF Kristy Strouse reviews Susie Searches, The Blue Caftan and Subtraction!

TIFF 2021 Roundup: THE POWER OF THE DOG, BENEDICTION, AFTER BLUE, and COMPARTMENT NO. 6
TIFF 2021 Roundup: THE POWER OF THE DOG, BENEDICTION, AFTER BLUE, and COMPARTMENT NO. 6

As part of TIFF 2021, we took a look at The Power of the Dog, Benediction, After Blue, and Compartment No. 6.

TIFF 2021: Scarborough
TIFF 2021: Scarborough

Scarborough follows the lives of three families and expands on their struggles and triumphs as they navigate through adversity.

TIFF 2021: FLEE: Animation as Therapy
TIFF 2021: FLEE: Animation as Therapy

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s Flee uses animation as a form of therapy for both its central subject and the audience.

TIFF 2021: THE HUMANS
TIFF 2021: THE HUMANS

With The Humans, director Stephen Karam uses cinematic space and language to transform his play into one remarkable film.

TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND
TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND

Just like the movie-within-a-movie style Hansen-Løve uses to tell the story,  her latest film is a layered, intelligent work full of reflection about art, life, and relationships.

TIFF 2021: Interview with Director/Writer Blaine Thurier and Actress Alanna Bale of KICKING BLOOD
TIFF 2021: Interview with Director/Writer Blaine Thurier and Actress Alanna Bale of KICKING BLOOD

Film Inquiry sat down with Blaine Thurier and Alanna Bale sat down to their latest film, Kicking Blood, as part of TIFF 2021.

TIFF 2021: WHERE IS ANNE FRANK: Creative Animation Vs. Wonky Plot
TIFF 2021: WHERE IS ANNE FRANK: Creative Animation Vs. Wonky Plot

Ari Folman’s latest Where Is Anne Frank is a kaleidoscope of beautiful visuals and good intentions, even if some of them don’t exactly land.

TIFF 2021: Director Penny Lane for Listening to Kenny G
TIFF 2021: Director Penny Lane for LISTENING TO KENNY G

Listening to Kenny G is an examination of what art is or should be, and details it through the lens of an artist who is not given the credit he deserves.

HIFF Report 1: SPENCER, NINJABABY, FACELESS, & BEING BEBE
TIFF 2021: SPENCER & THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE

In the latest report from TIFF 2021, Wilson Kwong reviews the unique biopics films Spencer and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

TIFF 2021 Report 1: ALONERS, VIOLET & THE HILL WHERE LIONESSES ROAR
TIFF 2021 Report 1: ALONERS, VIOLET & THE HILL WHERE LIONESSES ROAR

Kristy Strouse shares her first report with three films from Toronto International Film Festival, all female and directorial debuts.

TIFF 2021: SALOUM Director Jean-Luc Herbulot On Creating A New Wave Of African Cinema
TIFF 2021: SALOUM Director Jean Luc Herbulot On Creating A New Wave Of African Cinema

Film Inquiry spoke with director Jean Luc Herbulot for his film Saloum, premiering at the 2021 edition of the Toronto Film Festival.

THE COUNTY A Fight By The Farmers, For The Farmers
THE COUNTY: A Fight By The Farmers, For The Farmers

Grímur Hákonarson’s The County follows an Icelandic widowed farmer as she fights beauracratic corruption and injustice.

WET SEASON: Damp And Cold
WET SEASON: Damp And Cold

In the film’s approach to try depicting its scandalous central relationship as naturally occurring as possible, Wet Season sacrifices narrative or emotional thrust.