The Basics
-Founded in 1976, this year's Toronto International Film Festival is the 37th year the festival has been held.
- The festival begins the Thursday after labor day and lasts for 11 days.
-Films from over 60 countries are shown on 32 screens at various downtown Toronto venues.
-The least number of films ever shown at the festival was 85, in 1978. The largest number was 460, in 1984.
- Some recent films that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival include Black Swan, The Kings Speech, Slumdog Millionaire, Precious, and American Beauty.
- During the Toronto International Film Festival Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Screen International all produce daily editions.
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