The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival promises a cinematic feast with the unveiling of its 2024 Wavelengths and Classics programs. Celebrating visionary auteurs and legendary filmmakers, this year’s selections are a testament to global cinema’s diverse and dynamic storytelling. Presented by Rogers, TIFF 2024 will run from September 5–15, 2024.
Wavelengths 2024: A Celebration of Visionary Cinema
Highlighting groundbreaking work from international cinema and contemporary art, the Wavelengths program for 2024 offers a dynamic selection of 11 features, 3 shorts programs, and a special in-cinema looped presentation. This year’s lineup is intergenerational and regionally diverse, showcasing emerging talents alongside legendary filmmakers. From a two-minute animation to a gripping 14-hour documentary, the films in this year’s selection feature dazzling formal work, subversive narratives, and boldly political perspectives.
Curated by Senior Curator Andréa Picard and Associate Curator Jesse Cumming, with contributions by Giovanna Fulvi, Nataleah Hunter-Young, and June Kim, Wavelengths 2024 is set to captivate audiences with its visionary offerings.
Feature Film Highlights:
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North American Premieres:
- Grand Tour by Miguel Gomes (Portugal/Italy/France/Germany/Japan/China)
- The Damned by Roberto Minervini (Italy/USA/Belgium)
- Pepe by Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias (Dominican Republic/Germany/France/Namibia)
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World Premieres:
- Archipelago of Earthen Bones — To Bunya by Malena Szlam (Canada/Australia/Chile)
- A Black Screen Too by Rhayne Vermette (Canada)
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Special Screenings:
- Drama 1882 by Wael Shawky (Egypt) — A mesmerizing highlight of this year’s Venice Biennale, the film (re)stages an anti-colonial uprising as a libretto across eight chapters and 45 hypnotic minutes. It will be presented looped in-cinema on Saturday, September 7, with free admission.
Short Film Highlights:
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World Premieres:
- October Noon [Octubre al mediodía] by Francisco Rodríguez Teare (Chile/France)
- A Black Screen Too by Rhayne Vermette (Canada)
- Notes of a Crocodile by Daphne Xu (Cambodia/China/Canada)
- Go Between by Chris Kennedy (Canada/Australia)
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Special Screenings:
- Scénarios by Jean-Luc Godard (France/Japan) — This program features Godard’s final film, completed just before his death, and Being John Smith by John Smith (United Kingdom), both screening as part of the “Exposé(s)” special presentation.
TIFF Classics 2024: Rediscovering Timeless Masterpieces
The TIFF Classics program reunites audiences with iconic films from visionary filmmakers such as Srinivas Krishna, Raj Kapoor, and Atom Egoyan. This year’s lineup features recent 4K restorations of global cinematic treasures, allowing audiences to experience these films as they were meant to be seen.
Classics Highlights:
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World Premieres:
- Awāra by Raj Kapoor (India) — In celebration of the centenary of auteur Raj Kapoor, known as The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema, TIFF Classics presents the World Premiere of the 4K restoration of one of his most acclaimed films, Awāra.
- Essene by Frederick Wiseman (USA) — A World Premiere of the new 4K restoration of this legendary filmmaker’s documentary.
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International Discoveries:
- Time of Maturity [Reifezeit] by Sohrab Shahid Saless (Germany)
- Bona by Lino Brocka (Philippines)
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Toronto New Wave Spotlight:
- The Sweet Hereafter by Atom Egoyan (Canada) — Continuing TIFF’s year-long spotlight on Toronto New Wave filmmakers.
- Masala by Srinivas Krishna (Canada) — A restoration made possible through Canadian Cinema – Reignited, a Telefilm Canada initiative in partnership with TIFF.
This year’s Classics program is curated by Robyn Citizen, TIFF’s Director of Programming, and Andréa Picard.
With an array of compelling stories and restored classics, TIFF 2024 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of cinema. Mark your calendars from September 5–15 to experience these extraordinary films.
For more details, visit www.tiff.net
