The Toronto International Film Festival has set a slew of films for its Platform strand including the world premiere Sarah Gavron’s Rocks, which will open the programme, and bookened by Pietro Marc…
stars Bukky Bakray as a teenager who suddenly finds herself struggling to take care of herself and her younger brother. A film about resilience, joy, and the spirit of girlhood, Rocks follows a teenager who fears that she and her little brother will be forced apart if anyone finds out they are living alone. With the help of her friends, she evades the authorities and navigates the most defining days of her teenage life.
“With shades of Roberto Rossellini, Luchino Visconti, and other great Italian masters, Martin Eden is a captivating literary adaptation that confirms Marcello as one of the most talented directors of his generation,” said Platform Co-Curator Andréa Picard. “Shot in Super 16mm, the film’s formal brilliance makes it a standout in an already stellar year for the programme. We are delighted to be closing Platform with such an exciting, remarkable epic.
Elsewhere, TIFF has unveiled the 10 features that will comprise the competition with 40% of its slate directed by women. “With a dynamic, international slate that assembles some of brightest cinematic voices of today and tomorrow, this year’s lineup distills the essence of the Festival,” added Bailey. “These films tackle some of the most urgent concerns of our day using original, exciting cinematic language.
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