Festival says it is committed to screening the film ‘when it is safe to do so’
Protesters gather outside the Toronto International Film Festival screening of Russia ns at War , a documentary about Russia n troops fighting in Ukraine, on Sept. 10, 2024.
Noting that the move was an unprecedented one for TIFF, organizers reiterated their commitment to supporting “civil discourse about and through films, including differences of opinion, and we fully support peaceful assembly. However, we have received reports indicating potential activity in the coming days that pose significant risk; given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned.
Russian-Canadian director responds to TIFF documentary backlash, says journalists ‘follow the story where it goes’ Earlier Wednesday, ahead of TIFF’s decision to pause screenings, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress called for the resignation of TIFF’s board, while Canadian Senators Donna Dasko and Stanley Kutcher, both of Ukrainian descent, urged the festival to removefrom this year’s program and in the future “review submissions with a more critical lens.”
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