Highlights of my Visit to TIFF 2025
I had the opportunity to watch seven films at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) this year (at no charge thanks to my volunteer work as coordinator of the St. Andrews Film Society, which just joined TIFF’s Film Circuit program). Four of those seven films (three of them not in English) stood out for me (i.e. ***+ or better out of ****) and it’s time to write some mini-reviews on the highlights of TIFF 2025: 4 . Wrong Husband - Another story about the life of Canada’s Inuit peoples before ‘the white man’ invaded their lands from filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk, who brought us the magnificent Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner . This one concerns two young lovers whose plans for ‘marriage’ are ruined after the unexpected death of the girl’s father. There are supernatural forces at work. The film drags at places and the supernatural elements can be confusing, but this is a gorgeous, well-acted and thought-provoking film that deserves a wider audience than it will likely get - ***+. 3 . The Pre...
