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A Guide to the Films Premiering at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival

The 2021 Toronto International Film Festival kicked off today, with many of the year’s biggest films making their debut at the annual festival. The festival, which runs until Sept. 18, will debut roughly 200 films that audiences can view in-person and online through the festival’s digital platform. Organizers are requiring that any in-person attendees show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. TIFF will premiere several films that debuted at the recent Venice Film Festival, including the Princess Diana film “Spencer,” the star-studded sci-fi film “Dune” and thriller “Last Night in Soho.” Other highly anticipated films debuting include “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield, the film adaptation of Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and HBO’s Alanis Morissette documentary, “Jagged.” Here, WWD breaks down the films premiering at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Read on for more. Gala Presentations  “Belfast” — Directed by Kenneth Branagh “Bergman Island” — Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve “Dear Evan Hansen” — Directed by Stephen Chbosky “Jagged” — Directed by Alison Klayman “Lakewood” — Directed by Phillip Noyce “Last Night in Soho” — Directed by Edgar Wright “Night Raiders” — Directed by Danis Goulet “One Second” — Directed by Zhang Yimou “Silent Night” — Directed by Camille Griffin “The Good House” —

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