TIFF 2022 Platform Lineup to Open With Frances O’Connor’s Bronte Biopic ‘Emily’
thewrap.comglobal backlash for its depiction of underage girls performing sexualized dance routines after it was released on Netflix“We launched Platform to shine a brighter light on some of the most original films and distinct voices at our Festival,” said Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO, in a statement. “Now in year seven, it’s become a true home for international auteurs on the rise.”“Eclectic in vision, this year’s selection not only represents all World Premieres of exciting, on-the-rise voices from around the world, but it also reflects the very timely and unique perspectives of racialized filmmakers from diasporic communities broadening the canvas,” added Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee.Read the full list of titles below: “Charcoal” (Carvão) — Carolina Markowicz | Brazil, Argentina“Emily” — Frances O’Connor | UK“The Gravity” (La Gravité) — Cédric Ido | France“Hawa” — Maïmouna Doucouré | France“How to Blow Up a Pipeline” — Daniel Goldhaber | USA“Riceboy Sleeps” — Anthony Shim | Canada“Subtraction” (Tafrigh) — Mani Haghighi | Iran, France“Thunder” (Foudre) — Carmen Jaquier | Switzerland“Tora’s Husband” — Rima Das | India“Viking” — Stéphane Lafleur | Canada.
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