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Essential Cinema

Special Events

See the essential films like you’ve never seen them before with our special guest presenters.

Highlights include: Isabella Rossellini, John Waters & more

VOYAGE IN ITALY

Isabella Rossellini presents her father’s masterpiece
Tuesday, October 12

BLUE VELVET

Isabella Rossellini talks about her role as the mysterious nightclub chanteuse, in David Lynch’s breakthrough film
Tuesday, October 12

 

CASABLANCA

Presented by Dexter’s Jeff Lindsay
Monday, October 18

SALÒ, or THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM

Presented by cult-film director John Waters
Monday, October 25

 

  • For Kids

    Join us on the weekends for behind-the-scenes fun with workshops and free drop-in activities inspired by the movies we love. more

 

  • Just for Teens

    Boot camp for future filmmakers! Workshops on directing, composing film scores and more.

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future projections

  • This year’s expanded Future Projections programme, which includes installations and projects from internationally acclaimed contemporary artists, celebrates Essential Cinema with projects that relate to films or filmmakers on the Essential 100 list. Presented at TIFF Bell Lightbox and throughout the city of Toronto.

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in concert

  • Renowned musicians perform the scores live for Essential 100 films.

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