Ana de Armas, Cindy Sweeney and Vanessa Kirby | Photo Credit: Instagram

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced five additional world premiere titles for its Grand and Special Presentations programmes, promising a diverse array of global stories for audiences.

New compilations also include Ron Howard’s survival thriller Eden The gala is a standout amongst the events. Based on true events, Eden The film explores the extreme measures people take in search of a better life. Written by Halifax-born Noah Pink, the film stars Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby and Daniel Brühl. Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and AGC Studios produced the film.

reema kagti Superboys of Malegaon This is yet another grand premiere, which gives a glimpse into the life of India’s amateur filmmaker Nasir Sheikh. The film is set to enthrall audiences with its heartwarming portrayal of the vibrant film industry in Malegaon.

Features of the special presentation lineup K-popsA dramatic comedy inspired by the life of eight-time Grammy Award winner Anderson Paak. The film blends family lineage and cultures, and promises a unique cinematic experience.

The Romance of John Crowley We live in time The special presentation program will also include a first-time feature. Starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, the film follows a couple whose chance meeting turns into a profound love story as they build a life together and confront challenging realities.

Additionally, Sophie Deraspe’s Shepherd Adaptation of Canadian novel Are you our friend?A Canada/France co-production, the drama follows a young advertising executive who leaves his life in Montreal to become a shepherd in France.

TIFF Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee expressed her excitement over the selections, saying, “I am thrilled to share the list of World Premiere films today, which includes stories from around the world that highlight the scope and breadth of TIFF’s programming. We have a Canada/France co-production set in the French Alps, directed by a French Canadian writer; composer Anderson .Paak’s Seoul-set comedy debut; a Bollywood look at the vibrant film industry of Malegaon, India; a London-set love story starring Florence Pugh from an Irish director; and a highly original survival thriller from Ron Howard that takes us to the Galapagos Islands. I can’t wait to take TIFF audiences on these journeys on the big screen this September and be transported by cinema together.”

TIFF will return for its 49th edition on September 5-15, 2024 – featuring 11 days of Canadian and international cinema; special events and talks with some of the biggest names in film; and TIFF’s Industry Conference: a place to connect with film professionals and explore the art and business of cinema.