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TIFF 2011 Preview: Monsieur Lazhar

Continuing my series of previews of films playing at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I’ve chosen another Canadian film, announced yesterday at TIFF’s press conference. Director Philippe Falardeau knocked me out a few years back with C’est pas moi, … Continue reading

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TIFF 2011 Preview: Take This Waltz

So, if you haven’t been trapped under something heavy, you’ll know that the Toronto International Film Festival announced the first batch of films screening at the 2011 festival yesterday. It’s all over the place, so instead of just adding another … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2011 Preview, Part 2

As promised, here are a few more films that I’m anticipating at this year’s Hot Docs, which kicks off April 28. Tickets and passes are on sale now. The National Parks Project (Directors: Various): I missed the one screening of … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2011 Preview, Part 1

Spring is springing and that means Hot Docs, my favourite film festival of the year. The 18th annual Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival will present 199 films this year between April 28th and May 8th, and you’d better … Continue reading

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