Film-Forward

Family drama

My Father’s Shadow

This striking film is, in some ways, a simple, realist story in which two young boys are allowed a full day with the father who they rarely see.

All That’s Left of You

Jordan’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars is ambitious in its scope and intimate in its focus.

Father Mother Sister Brother

Three bittersweet tales of shifting identities speak to how individuals adapt within families in Jim Jarmusch’s latest, poignant, and subtle work.

Come Closer

The depth and nuance of loss are well-rendered in Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher’s directorial debut.

Sentimental Value

A home is a main character and the fulcrum for a splintered family of artists.

If You See Something

An Iraqi doctor seeking asylum in the United States faces multiple crises, including a kidnapping.

Blue Heron, Glenrothan, Sink, The Smashing Machine | TIFF 2025

With more than 200 feature films playing out over 11 days, and depending on the viewer’s stamina, there are countless variations of what to see.

Drowning Dry

A moody, intriguing picture about a family vacation that turns into a nightmare.

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Director Rungano Nyoni creates a rich and intriguing world that reveals a fraught family drama through the lens of a specific community.