Added to the Gala films for this year’s 49th edition of the festival are Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” and the world premiere of “William Tell,” starring Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Jonathan Pryce, Ben Kingsley, and Jonah Hauer-King. “William Tell” is directed by the BAFTA-winning producer and director Nick Hamm; the film takes place in medieval Europe amid the Austrian Empire’s invasion of Switzerland.
The world premieres slate now also includes Daniel Minahan’s highly-anticipated queer love triangle “On Swift Horses” with Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Diego Calva, as well as Max Minghella’s “Shell.” The all-star cast for “Shell” includes Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, and Kaia Gerber.
Buzzy lineup additions also include the North American premieres of Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl,” starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, and Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer.” Both films will make their respective world premieres at Venice.
Pedro Almodóvar’s Venice-bound “The Room Next Door” will also screen, kicking off a celebration of Almodóvar’s artistic vision and bold storytelling when TIFF presents a retrospective of the Spanish auteur’s work at TIFF Lightbox this November.
Special Screening events include Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” and Mina Shum’s “Double Happiness,” which premiered at TIFF in 1994. The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place September 5-15.
Check out today’s additions to the lineup below.
Gala
Megalopolis Francis Ford Coppola | USA North American Premiere
William Tell Nick Hamm | Italy/United Kingdom World Premiere Sales Title
Special Presentations
Babygirl Halina Reijn | USA North American Premiere
Dahomey Mati Diop | Benin/France/Senegal North American Premiere
Hold Your Breath Karrie Crouse, Will Joines | USA World Premiere
On Swift Horses Daniel Minahan | USA World Premiere Sales Title
Paul Anka: His Way John Maggio | USA World Premiere Sales Title
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