As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for both movies and TV shows, I must say, this year’s Toronto Film Festival lineup is nothing short of a dream come true! The diversity and quality of content on offer are truly astounding.
On Friday, the first showings of Alfonso Cuarón’s film “Disclaimer”, Joe Wright’s “M. Man of the Century”, Tomas Alfredson’s “Faithless”, and Thomas Vinterberg‘s debut TV series “Families Like Ours” were revealed during the Toronto Film Festival’s Primetime schedule.
As an enthusiastic fan, I’m thrilled to share that the spotlight on exciting new TV shows in Toronto has secured a Canadian debut for “Disclaimer,” a gripping seven-part psychological thriller produced by Apple TV+ from acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón. Starring the esteemed Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, this series is set to premiere on October 11th. Remarkably, this will be Cuarón’s inaugural show under his overall deal with the streaming platform, marking an exciting new chapter in his illustrious career.
Additionally, Alfredson, director of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” and co-director Sara Johnsen are also working on adapting the 2000 feature film “Faithless” into a limited television series, which was previously directed by Liv Ullmann from a script written by Ingmar Bergman, an Oscar winner.
Lena Endre will once again take on her character Marianne, while Jesper Christensen from ‘Quantum of Solace’ joins the cast as the older David Howard. Production company Fremantle’s Miso Film Sweden is collaborating with public broadcasters SVT and ARTE to create the series titled Faithless.
The prime-time slot has arranged a global debut for the BBC drama “The Listeners” on September 7th. Directed by Bravo and featuring Rebecca Hall, this series is based on Jordan Tannahill’s novel. The story revolves around Claire, portrayed by Hall, an esteemed English teacher who suddenly starts hearing an inexplicable low humming noise that only distresses her life and that of her family, as no one else seems to hear it.
The TIFF TV schedule has arranged a North American premiere for director Joe Wright’s new production, titled “M. Son of the Century.” This eight-part drama focuses on the rise of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, who took power in Italy in 1922. Italian actor Luca Marinelli will portray the young fascist leader in this series. The world premiere for this production is set to take place in Venice, followed by its first screening in Toronto on September 10th.
In other regions, a North American bow has been given to Lars von Trier’s debut TV series titled “Families Like Ours,” produced by StudioCanal. This six-episode series delves into the lives of Danish residents after a massive flood that seemingly erases their country from the map. Notably, Lars von Trier’s 2020 Danish film “Another Round” featuring Mads Mikkelsen bagged the award for Best International Feature at the Oscars.
In addition, Dylan River’s “Thou Shalt Not Steal” will have its first showing in Toronto. This eight-part Australian road trip drama, exclusively on Stan, tells the story of a young Aboriginal offender who flees custody to uncover a family mystery. Along the way, they are accompanied by another teen, while a sex trafficker and a father figure who is also a preacher chase after them.
Amazon Prime is presenting the Primetime section with a global premiere for Mike Downie’s four-part documentary series, titled “No Dress Rehearsal – The Tragically Hip story.” This series focuses on the legendary Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip and its lead singer, the late Gord Downie.
A Canadian series titled “The Knowing” is set to make its global debut in Toronto. This four-part documentary is the work of Courtney Montour and Tanya Talaga, who are on a mission to uncover the whereabouts of Talaga’s family matriarch, Annie Carpenter. The series unfolds a tale that is intricately linked with Canada’s residential school system.
Toronto unveiled the lineup for its 2024 edition, featuring directorial firsts such as Dakota Johnson’s “Loser Baby” and Maika Monroe’s “The Yellow.” Additionally, there will be premieres of fresh films from Oscar-winning director Torill Kove, Pier-Philippe Chevigny, Connor Jessup, Joyce A. Nashawati, and Amanda Strong in their world debuts.
In 2025, Toronto plans to debut its own content market, aiming to boost sales of movies, TV shows, and various entertainment content to American and global buyers. This announcement coincides with the unveiling of their latest Primetime lineup.
The Toronto Film Festival is set to run from Sept. 5 to 15.
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2024-08-09 17:25