Intro

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. [Hugh Grant, via]
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