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Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' Wins Big at TIFF 2025

9/14/2025

Summary

TIFF Award Winners

Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" won the People's Choice Award at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, marking her second win in this category.
Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" earned the inaugural International People's Choice Award, with Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" as the first runner-up.
The documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" sparked controversy at the festival.
"To The Victory!" secured the Platform Prize, while "Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband)" won Best Canadian Feature Film.
TIFF 2025 experienced fewer major sales deals, reflecting a shift towards streaming platforms.

History

Historical Context

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), founded in 1976, has evolved significantly, particularly after the 2008 financial crisis, which accelerated the rise of streaming services like Netflix. By 2010, Netflix captured 28% of the market, reshaping film distribution. As a result, the 2025 festival saw fewer major sales deals, highlighting the ongoing transformation in film production and consumption.

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TIFF Award Winners

Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" won the People's Choice Award at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, marking her second win in this category.
Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" earned the inaugural International People's Choice Award, with Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" as the first runner-up.
The documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" sparked controversy at the festival.
"To The Victory!" secured the Platform Prize, while "Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband)" won Best Canadian Feature Film.
TIFF 2025 experienced fewer major sales deals, reflecting a shift towards streaming platforms.

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