1977 Toronto International Film Festival

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]

1977 Toronto International Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening filmJ.A. Martin Photographer[1]
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted byToronto International Film Festival Group
Festival dateSeptember 9, 1977 (1977-09-09)–September 18, 1977 (1977-09-18)
LanguageEnglish
Websitetiff.net

Chantal Akerman's film Je, tu, il, elle was pulled out of the festival by the Ontario Censor Board, over the objections of festival organizers, because of a scene featuring a kiss between two women.[4]

Programme

Gala Presentation

Canadian Cinema

References

  1. "TIFF: A history of opening nights". CBC News. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  2. "Toronto International Film Festival". Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  3. "TIFF History". Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  4. Jay Scott, "Waive censors for film festival, organizers urge". The Globe and Mail, September 19, 1977.
  5. "1977 Toronto International Film Festival". Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
  6. "Taking a look back at TIFF". Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
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