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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