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VENICE OUT OF COMPETITION – WORLD PREMIERE
WHEN THE WAVES ARE GONE
by Lav Diaz
2022 - Philippines/France/Portugal/Denmark - Drama - 1.67 - 187 min
with John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Dms Boongaling
Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, one of the best investigators of the Philippines, is in a deep moral crossroad. As a member of the police forces, he is a first-hand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign that his institution is implementing with dedication. The atrocities are corroding Hermes physically and spiritually, causing him a severe skin disease resulting from anxiety and guilt. As he tries to heal, a dark past haunts him and has eventually come back for a reckoning.
Screenings Venice:
MON 5 SEP 10:45 SALA GIARDINO  Press & Industry
MON 5 SEP 17:00 SALA GIARDINO  World Premiere
TUE 6 SEP 9:00 SALA CASINO  Public
TIFF PLATFORM - WORLD PREMIERE
SUBTRACTION
by Mani Haghighi
2022 - Iran/France - Drama/Thriller - 2:1 - 107 min
with Taraneh Alidoosti, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Esmail Poor-Reza, Farham Azizi
In downtown Tehran, Farzaneh, a young driving instructor, spots her husband, Jalal, walking into a woman’s apartment. When she confronts him, Jalal claims he was out of town for work. He decides to check out the building for himself. There, he meets a woman who is the spitting image of Farzaneh. Her name is Bita. Stunned, the two compare family photos: Bita’s husband also looks identical to Jalal.
Screenings Toronto:
SAT 10 SEP 11:45 AM Scotiabank 10  Press & Industry
MON 12 SEP 8:00 PM TIFF Bell Lightbox 2  Premiere
WED 14 SEP 4:30 PM Scotiabank 4  Public
THU 15 SEP 9:30 AM Scotiabank 13  Press & Industry
SUN 18 SEP 9:30 AM Scotiabank 13  Public
DEAUVILLE - OFFICIAL SELECTION
JUNE ZERO
by Jake Paltrow
USA/Israel - Historical Drama - 1.66 - 105 min
with Noam Ovadia, Tzahi Grad, Yoav Levi, Tom Hagi
Written by Jake Paltrow and Tom Shoval
In 1962, the world witnesses the execution of Adolf Eichmann in an emotional public trial. And in Israel, 3 characters are intimately involved in this historical, nation-defining event.
International Sales : Films Boutique / North American Sales: ICM Partners
Screenings Deauville:
WED 7 SEP 19:30 CID  Public
THU 8 SEP 18:30 Morny  Public
FRI 9 SEP 19:30 Morny  Public
TIFF WAVELENGTHS / SAN SEBASTIAN IFF
PACIFICTION
by Albert Serra
2022 - France/Spain/Germany/Portugal - Drama / Thriller - 2.39 - 162 min
with Benoît Magimel, Sergi López, Pahoa Mahagafanau, Cécile Guilbert, Matahi Pambrun
On the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, the High Commissioner of the Republic and French government official De Roller is a calculating man with flawless manners. His somewhat broad perception of his role brings him to navigate the high end ’establishment’ as well as shady venues where he mingles with the locals. Especially since a persistent rumor has been going around: the sighting of a submarine whose ghostly presence could herald the return of French nuclear testing.
Screenings Toronto:
THU 8 SEP 7:00 PM TIFF Bell Lightbox 3  Public
THU 8 SEP 7:35 PM Scotiabank 11  Press & Industry
FRI 9 SEP 2:10 PM Scotiabank 6  Public
SUN 18 SEP 12:45 PM Scotiabank 9  Public
Screenings San Sebastian:
SUN 18 SEP 21:30 Principe 2  Public
MON 19 Sep 21:15 Antiguo Berri 7  Public
TIFF CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA
DOMINGO AND THE MIST
by Ariel Escalante Meza
2022 - Costa Rica/Qatar - Supernatural Drama - 1.51 - 86 min
with Carlos Ureña, Sylvia Sossa, Esteban Brenes Serrano, Aris Vindas
In the tropical mountains of Costa Rica, widower Domingo owns a piece of land which is coveted to build a new highway. When the contractors send in thugs to intimidate the community, the neighbours leave one by one, but Domingo refuses to give in, especially as the land hides a special and mystical secret...
Screenings Toronto:
FRI 9 SEP 6:15 PM Scotiabank 6  Press & Industry
MON 12 SEP 7:00 PM Scotiabank 14  Public
TUE 13 SEP 12:00 PM Scotiabank 8  Public
TIFF WAVELENGTHS
WILL-O’-THE-WISP
by João Pedro Rodrigues
2022 - France/Portugal - LGBT/Fantasy/Musical - 1.85 - 67 min
with Mauro Costa, André Cabral, Margarida Vila-Nova
On his deathbed, his royal highness Alfredo, king without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories and the time he dreamt of becoming a fireman. The encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men immersed in love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.
Screenings Toronto:
FRI 9 SEP 9:15 AM TIFF Bell Lightbox 4  Press & Industry
THU 15 SEP 4:00 PM TIFF Bell Lightbox 4  Press & Industry
SAT 17 SEP 7:00 PM TIFF Bell Lightbox 4  Public
SUN 18 SEP 1:00 PM TIFF Bell Lightbox 4  Public
TIFF SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
THE BLUE CAFTAN
by Maryam Touzani
2022 - Morocco/France/Belgium/Denmark - Drama - 1.85 - 118 min
with Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, Ayoub Messioui
Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. The talented apprentice shows an utmost dedication in learning the art of embroidery and tailoring from Halim. Slowly Mina realizes how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man.
Screenings Toronto:
THU 8 SEP 6:00 PM Scotiabank 14  Press & Industry
SUN 11 SEP 6:30 PM Scotiabank 4  Public
TUE 13 SEP 3:15 PM TIFF Bell Lightbox 1  Public
SAT 17 SEP 8:45 AM Scotiabank 3  Public
TIFF MARKET
BREAKING THE ICE
by Clara Stern
2022 - Austria - Drama/Sport - 2.39 - 101 min
with Alina Schaller, Judith Altenberger, Tobias Resch, Pia Hierzegger, Wolfgang Böck
Mira, in her early 20s, escapes from the pressure of running her family’s vineyard by playing ice hockey. When new player Theresa joins the team, she challenges Mira’s rigid worldview, leading to life-changing nights on the streets of Vienna.
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In Toronto from SEP 8-13 @ Hyatt Regency, Mezzanine Level - EFP Umbrella:
Valeska Neu  valeska@filmsboutique.com
Gabor Greiner  gabor@filmsboutique.com
In San Sebastián from SEP 18-22:
Sophia Baumgärtner Perez  sophia@filmsboutique.com
Festival Inquiries:
Rūta Švedkauskaitė  ruta@filmsboutique.com
Manon Grodner  manon@filmsboutique.com


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