Agnieszka Holland, Wim Wenders, Aki Kaurismaki, Hamaguchi Ryusuke Feature in Toronto Centrepiece Program

Naman Ramachandran Auteurs Agnieszka Holland, Wim Wenders, Hamaguchi Ryusuke and Aki Kaurismaki are among the filmmakers featured in the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Centrepiece program. The strand, previously known as Contemporary World Cinema, which honors and celebrates global cinematic achievements, features 47 titles from filmmakers representing 45 countries.

TIFF has also revealed the additional lineup of galas, special presentations and documentaries, which feature star wattage from around the world including Tommy Lee Jones and Anil Kapoor. “We are very excited to present the new Centrepiece program, a cinematic journey that transcends boundaries and embraces the art of human experience,” said Anita Lee, TIFF chief programming officer.

“The rebranding of the TIFF program, formerly Contemporary World Cinema, is a reflection of the festival’s vision to provide an elevated platform for international cinema, acclaimed titles from festivals around the globe, highly anticipated premieres from Canadian and international talents, and the latest work of influential filmmaking luminaries.” CENTREPIECE PROGRAM 2023 “100 Yards” Xu Haofeng, Xu Junfeng | China
International Premiere “About Dry Grasses” (“Kuru Otlar Üstüne”) Nuri Bilge Ceylan | Turkey/France/Germany/Sweden
North American Premiere “A Happy Day” Hisham Zaman | Norway/Denmark
World Premiere “A Ravaging Wind” (“El Viento Que Arrasa”) Paula Hernández | Argentina/Uruguay
World Premiere “A Road to A Village” Nabin Subba | Nepal
World Premiere “Banel & Adama” (“Banel e Adama”) Ramata-Toulaye Sy | France/Senegal/Mali
North American Premiere “Chuck Chuck Baby” Janis Pugh | U.K.
International Premiere “City of Wind” Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir |