Toronto commences; Jolie, Crowe, and Hoss stand in anticipation.

50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to Celebrate with Star-Studded Lineup

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is gearing up for its 50th anniversary in September 2025, promising a star-studded event filled with premieres, awards, and a global showcase of cinema.

The festival will open on Thursday evening (local time) with the world premiere of "John Candy: I Like Me". The jubilee edition will feature over 290 films from nearly 50 countries, showcasing great openness to films from Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Iran.

One of the highlights of the festival will be the TIFF Tribute Performer Award, which will be presented to German actress Nina Hoss. Hoss will be seen in Nia DaCosta's Ibsen interpretation "Hedda" and in Bongard's "Babystar", which will have its world premiere at TIFF.

Other notable performances include Angelina Jolie in the fashion drama "Couture", Russell Crowe as Nazi criminal Hermann Goering in "Nuremberg", and the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue", telling the story of the Hamas terrorist attack from an Israeli perspective.

The festival will close with Anne Émond's romantic comedy "Peak Everything". Celebrities expected to attend include Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, and Kirsten Dunst, alongside Shailene Woodley and Brian Cox. Orlando Bloom has also been noted to appear at recent TIFF events.

The Scottish director David Mackenzie premiered his film "Fuses" at TIFF, indicating new film debuts. Specific German films premiering in 2025 at TIFF have not been detailed in the available information.

TIFF is an important part of the Oscar campaign for German films, with the momentum for "Look into the Sun" being particularly good. The festival is curating the film canon with their selection, as stated by CEO Cameron Bailey.

Simone Baumann, CEO of German Films, stated that TIFF is a significant gateway to the North American film industry. Baz Luhrmann will present his concert documentary "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" at TIFF 2025.

In 2025, 21 German contributions and co-productions will be presented at TIFF. The TIFF winner film in 2025 will be chosen by the Toronto audience, making it a truly participatory event. Agnieszka Holland's "Franz about Franz Kafka" will also have its world premiere at TIFF, adding another layer of intrigue to the festival.

As TIFF celebrates its 50th anniversary, it continues to think globally, bringing together film enthusiasts and industry professionals for a unique cinematic experience.