TIFF 2026 Review: A Witch Hunt Reveals the Makings of Other Monsters in May el-Toukhy’s Staggering “Woman Unknown”
Mathilde Arcel delivers an stunning turn as a bride-to-be who has to fear her past coming back to haunt her in this electrifying drama.
Samuel Abrahams on Putting Up a Funhouse Mirror in “Lady”
The director talks about this comedy starring Sian Clifford as an aristocrat desperate to share the spoils of a cushy life with the public.
Sky Hopkina on Capturing Movement Over Time and Space in “Powwow People”
The multidisciplinary artist discusses his euphoric second feature unfolding at the traditional indigenous celebration that truly becomes a fount for joy.
Dara Van Dusen on Breathing Life into “A Prayer for the Dying”
The director discusses this chilling adaptation of Stewart O'Nan's frontier-set tale starring Johnny Flynn as a sheriff out of answers in the face of a pandemic.
Melody C. Roscher on Refusing to Go the Easy Route in “Bird in Hand”
A producer-turned-director talks about bringing this stirring family comedy to the screen about a bride-to-be in search of herself.
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