1977 Toronto International Film Festival

1977 Toronto International Film Festival

Festival poster
Opening film J.A. Martin Photographer[1]
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted by Toronto International Film Festival Group
Festival date September 9, 1977 (1977-09-09)–September 18, 1977 (1977-09-18)
Language English
Website tiff.net

The 2nd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 9 and September 18, 1977. Retrospective of Quebec cinema was introduced and also Greek cinema was emphasized.[2][3] J.A. Martin Photographer directed by Jean Beaudin was selected as the opening film.[1]

Je, tu, il, elle of Chantal Akerman was pulled out of the festival because of a scene featuring a kiss between two women.[4]

Programme

Gala Presentation

Canadian Cinema

References

  1. 1 2 "TIFF: A history of opening nights". CBC News. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Toronto International Film Festival". Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  3. ↑ "TIFF History". Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Censoring the Toronto International Film Festival". Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  5. ↑ "1977 Toronto International Film Festival". Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Taking a look back at TIFF". Retrieved October 12, 2013.

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