Schedule

Friday 13.06

    12:30
    TIFF.24

    Cadet

    TIFF.24

    Single mother Alina tries to enroll her son, Serik, in an elite military academy, but he is bullied by his classmates because of his girlish appearance, and the principal deems him unfit for the school. Alina succeeds in getting Serik reinstated, but the consequences will be terrible…

    Kazakhstan - 2024
    123 minute
    3 x 3
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    15:00
    TIFF.24

    When the Light Breaks

    TIFF.24

    Preceded by the short film O (dir. Rúnar Rúnarsson, Islanda)

    When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.

    Iceland - 2024
    82 minute
    Supernova
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    17:00
    Q&A with director Amrou Al-Kadhi
    Pornit

    Layla

    Q&A with director Amrou Al-Kadhi

    Layla is a struggling Muslim drag performer in London whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. At the lowest point in their life, they are surprised to win the affection of Max, a charming, successful white gay man who is bewitched by Layla’s power on stage.

    United Kingdom - 2024
    100 minute
    Give Me 5: UK Debuts
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    22:00
    TIFF.24

    Hanami

    TIFF.24

    On a remote volcanic island – a place everyone wants to leave – Nana has learned to stay. Her mother Nia, who suffers from a mysterious illness, left soon after her birth. When Nana comes down with a high fever, she is sent to the foot of a volcano for treatment.

    Portugal - 2024
    96 minute
    Smart 7
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