Invention
TIFF.24
In the aftermath of a conspiracy-minded father’s unexpected death, his daughter receives his patent for an experimental healing device.
United States - 2024
72 minute
What's Up, Doc?
Schedule
Schedule
Saturday 21.06
România - 2024
86 minute
Romanian Days
Smile at Last
Q&A with actress Monika Raide
16-year-old Mari, raised without a mother by a drunkard father, is put in an orphanage which she immediately, though unsuccessfully, tries to flee from. The sensitive Mari finds it hard to adapt to the coarse manners and brutal games amongst the children.
Estonia - 1985
86 minute
FOCUS Estonia
15:45
Q&A with directors Lina Vdovîi & Radu Ciorniciuc, producer Monica Lăzurean-Gorgan and editor Ciprian Cimpoi
Pornit
Tata
Q&A with directors Lina Vdovîi & Radu Ciorniciuc, producer Monica Lăzurean-Gorgan and editor Ciprian Cimpoi
A journalist from Moldova, estranged from her father who had emigrated to Italy years before, finds out he has become a victim of workplace harassment.
România, Germany, Netherlands - 2024
82 minute
Romanian Days
16:30
Meet and greet with director Cristi Puiu, actress Monica Bîrlădeanu, Location Director Oana Bujgoi Giurgiu, Adriana Bumbeș (financial director) and Smaranda Puiu Zărnoianu
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
Meet and greet with director Cristi Puiu, actress Monica Bîrlădeanu, Location Director Oana Bujgoi Giurgiu, Adriana Bumbeș (financial director) and Smaranda Puiu Zărnoianu
Old Mr. Lãzãrescu is suddenly sick and the neighbours call the ambulance. The dying man is shuttled from hospital to hospital as doctors refuse to operate and no one can agree on a diagnosis.
România - 2005
153 minute
Special Screenings
18:15
Q&A with director Igor Cobileanski, actors Ada Lupu, Andreea Chiritescu, Gheorghe Visu, Andrei Aradits, Theodor Soptelea, Vlad Brumaru, Ionut Cornila and DOP and producer Cristian Gugu
Pornit
Comatogen
Q&A with director Igor Cobileanski, actors Ada Lupu, Andreea Chiritescu, Gheorghe Visu, Andrei Aradits, Theodor Soptelea, Vlad Brumaru, Ionut Cornila and DOP and producer Cristian Gugu
Trying to get money to cover a debt for her son, who is in danger of going to prison, Alina, a nurse, faces an unexpected ethical problem. World premiere at TIFF!
România, Moldova, Republic of - 2025
105 minute
Romanian Days
19:30
Q&A with director and producer Mădălina Roșca, producer Paul Arne Wagner, sound designer Mihnea Ciulei
Pornit
Little Syria
Q&A with director and producer Mădălina Roșca, producer Paul Arne Wagner, sound designer Mihnea Ciulei
Shot over 20 years, Little Syria follows the quest of a brother, his sister and her boyfriend trapped between Syria, from where they ran for their lives, and Europe, which seems at times to embrace them and and then to push them back where they came from.
Germany, Romania, Portugal - 2025
90 minute
Romanian Days
Beyond Rock Bottom
Q&A with director Adam Miklos
In the shadow of addiction, Boróka and Szilveszter join a Recovery Centre to confront their inner demons through methods of rock climbing, embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery, and the reevaluation of their past lives.
Hungary - 2024
86 minute
Hungarian Day
Aurora
Q&A with directors Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk
Aurora, the daughter of a religious leader, travels with her husband Joonas to celebrate their wedding anniversary with her parents and the congregation.
Estonia - 2025
111 minute
FOCUS Estonia