Kokuho Review: TIFF 2025

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Kokuho is a passionate exploration of the Japanese art of Kabuki through the ambitions of two young rival actors.
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Hen Review: TIFF 2025

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A courageous chicken embarks on a thrilling quest for survival in Hen, an adventure that's like a live action cousin to Flow.
A scene from 'Unidentified'

Unidentified Review: TIFF 2025

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Unidentified is a carefully crafted whodunit that follows a true crime enthusiast’s unofficial investigation into a possible honour killing.
A scene from the stop-motion animated film, 'Junk World'

Junk World Review: TIFF 2025

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Junk World is a striking stop-animation prequel that time travels through a post-apocalyptic world populated by genetic mutations.

Erupcja Review: TIFF 2025

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Charli xcx and Lena Gora star in Erupcja, a Euro sapphic romance about two women, volcanoes, and the fire of love.
Dead Lover TIFF 2025 review

Dead Lover Review: TIFF 2025

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Whether or not Dead Lover becomes a cult classic is ultimately less important than its immediate, obvious role as the point in time Grace Glowicki took a gigantic artistic leap forward.
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Mama Review: TIFF 2025

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Mama is the sharp portrayal of a woman suddenly struck by the impact working abroad has on her role as matriarch.

Hedda Review: TIFF 2025

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Tessa Thompson gives a career-best performance in Hedda, a stylish film that puts style over substance.
A scene from 'Exit 8'

Exit 8 Review: TIFF 2025

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Exit 8 adapts a minimalist video game for the big screen, creating an emotionally complex narrative for the main player.
TIFF 2025: back Half movies to see - Bad Apples

TIFF 2025: Back Half Best Bets

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The red carpets may be rolling up, but #TIFF50 is far from over. Here are the must-see films to catch in the festival’s back half.