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TIFF Unveils Lineup: “Being Heumann” Opens, New Premieres announced

7/16/2026

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TIFF Unveils Lineup

On July 16, 2026, the Toronto International Film Festival announced presentations: Alpha Gang (international premiere) and Glaxo, Love of Your Life, The Housewife and Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, starring Cate Blanchett and Dave Bautista, directed by David and Nathan Zellner.
The opening-night film will be Siân Heder’s Being Heumann, with Prima Facie and The Assassin(s) as gala presentations.
TIFF runs September 10–20, 2026, with tickets on sale to members Aug 21 and public Aug 31.

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Gosling Produces Film

Love of Your Life debuted in limited theaters on Oct. 7 and began streaming on Prime Video on Oct. 14.
TIFF’s Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee said the Special Presentations, presented by Rogers, aim to spark dialogue and showcase ambitious cinema.
Bassam Tariq, BAFTA-nominated, directed three episodes of Prime Video’s series Bait, linking his new thriller to streaming credentials.
Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson produce Love of Your Life, marking Ryan Gosling’s expanding behind-camera role.

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TIFF Unveils Lineup

On July 16, 2026, the Toronto International Film Festival announced presentations: Alpha Gang (international premiere) and Glaxo, Love of Your Life, The Housewife and Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, starring Cate Blanchett and Dave Bautista, directed by David and Nathan Zellner.
The opening-night film will be Siân Heder’s Being Heumann, with Prima Facie and The Assassin(s) as gala presentations.
TIFF runs September 10–20, 2026, with tickets on sale to members Aug 21 and public Aug 31.

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