Canadian flicks worth catching at TIFF 2011
A roundup of Canadian movies the Globe's Guy Dixon looks forward to seeing at TIFF
Café de Flore The new film from the Quebec director Jean-Marc Vallée (who broke into international attention with 2005's C.R.A.Z.Y.) is said to be "a mystical and supernatural odyssey on love." Regardless, it's possibly the biggest film of the year in the Quebec film business from a major talent.
Hard Core Logo II Filmmaker Bruce McDonald resurrects the Hard Core Logo moniker for this look at rocker Care Failure of the band Die Mannequin, who McDonald follows to a remote recording studio. Warning: Anyone over the age of 20 will likely find Care's heightened sense of self a little grating. But given McDonald's past footage of her, at least the photograph will likely be worth the ticket price.
Edwin Boyd Director Nathan Morlando's depiction of the notorious Canadian bank robber
Keyhole Guy Maddin lightens up any TIFF with his weirdly hilarious tales of darkness. And he is again working with the stunning and always game Isabella Rossellini. Need we say more?
Take This Waltz Sarah Polley's return as a director, with actress Michelle Williams as one half of a failing marriage. The film will draw obvious comparisons to Blue Valentine. Expect to see Toronto looking its best in the background.