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Toronto's Feast of Films |
| Section: THE ARTS / FILM |
| Author: Joanna Eabbutt |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 1/1/2000 |
| Size: 2,448 Words, 15,888 Characters |
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The Toronto International Film Festival has been described by the New York Times as "the North American Cannes," and by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the biggest public festivals in the world." The 1999 festival (which ran September 10--18) received 1,585 international submissions. Its final program of 319 features and shorts came from 52 countries, and 171 international features made their world or North American premier. Not only does the festival attract a multitude of Hollywood stars and power brokers, what makes it unique among film fests is the strong support of more than 250,000 local and visiting filmgoers who flock to the festival year after year.
How has such a loyal following evolved?
The Toronto Film Festival, as it was originally called, was founded in 1976 by three m...
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...dy announced plans to mark the occasion by paying tribute to the festival's three founders; to "the most enthusiastic audiences in the world"; and to the filmmakers, studios, and distributors who have supported the festival over the years.
It's a safe bet that Year 2000's festivalgoers can look forward to a program that will continue to excite, delight, and challenge more than ever before.
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