Set in a dystopian 2043, Night Raiders follows a Cree woman as she attempts to rescue her daughter. But there may be more at stake here than the life of just one child. Night Raiders Danis Goulet (director and writer), Daniel Grant (cinematographer), Jorge Weisz (editor) Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Brooklyn Letexier-Hart, Alex Tarrant, Shaun Sipos, Amanda…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Aloners Spotlights Isolation in a Crowded World
Aloners follows a call centre employee who would rather prefer the company of the digital world than that of people. But when she is tasked with training a new employee, her entire world turns upside down. Aloners Hong Sung-eun (director, writer, and editor), Choi Young-ki (cinematographer) Gong Seung-yeon, Jung Da-eun, Seo Hyun-woo, Park Jeong-hak (cast)…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Violet Equips You to Fight Your Inner Demons
A film executive struggles with constant intrusive thoughts in Violet. For every action she takes, there’s a voice telling her what’s going to go wrong. But is there any truth to it? Violet Justine Bateman (director, writer, and producer), Mark Williams (cinematographer), Jay Friedkin (editor) Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, Luke Bracey (cast) September 10, 2021…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Mothering Sunday Examines the After Effects of Grief
Mothering Sunday follows Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young), a maid on her day off. It’s the perfect time for her to meet up with her secret partner. But this day isn’t going to turn out the way Jane expects it to. Mothering Sunday Eva Husson (director), Alice Birch (screenplay writer), Jamie Ramsay (cinematographer), Emilie Orsini (editor)…