Toronto Films TIFF 2024: Watch These Six Movies
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the films mentioned in the text, formatted for easy reference:
1. Butterfly on a Wheel
Type: short Film
Genre: Drama (focuses on mental health,music)
Synopsis: Follows Jacen Davis,a young jazz musician at the Royal conservatory of Music in Toronto,as he battles OCD and anxiety while striving to perform at Koerner Hall. He finds support from a fellow student (Sorrel) and his brother.
Key Actors: Curran Walters, Brielle Robillard, Michael provost
Screening: Saturday, Sept.6 (for Accredited Industry passholders only)
2. Modern whore
Type: Documentary
Genre: Documentary, Social Commentary (sex work, societal views)
Synopsis: Challenges misconceptions about sex workers and explores the industry. Based on a previous short film and book, it features the story of director/subject Andrea Werhun’s experiences as an escort and exotic dancer, alongside the stories of other workers. Key People: Nicole Bazuin (Director), Andrea Werhun (Documentary Subject/co-Writer)
Runtime: 80 minutes
Screening: World Premiere on Friday, Sept. 5, with multiple showings through Sept. 12.
3. You Had to Be there (Also known as You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (In a Canadian Kind of Way))
Type: Documentary
Genre: Documentary, Music, Comedy History
synopsis: Tells the story of the 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, a musical based on the Book of Matthew. Highlights the show’s impact on the comedy scene and features interviews, archival footage, and recreations.
Key people/Cast (from the original production): Martin short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, Jayne Eastwood, Paul Shaffer (musical director)
Screening: World Premiere on Sunday, Sept. 7.
I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you’d like me to elaborate on any of these films.