1987 Toronto International Film Festival

1987 Toronto International Film Festival

Festival poster
Opening film I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted by Toronto International Film Festival Group
Festival date September 10, 1987 (1987-09-10)–September 19, 1987 (1987-09-19)
Language English
Website tiff.net

The 12th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 10 and September 19, 1987. I've Heard the Mermaids Singing by Patricia Rozema was selected as the opening film.[1]

The Princess Bride by Rob Reiner won the People's Choice Award at the festival. André the Giant, one of the stars of the film sat on especially constructed girth for him, during the premiere of the film at the festival.[2][3]

Awards

Award[4][5] Film Director
People's Choice Award The Princess Bride Rob Reiner
Best Canadian Feature Film Family Viewing Atom Egoyan
Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland Kay Armatage
International Critics' Award Night Zoo Jean-Claude Lauzon

Programme

Gala Presentation

Canadian Perspective

Documentaries

References

  1. "TIFF: A history of opening nights". CBC News. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  2. "From the Archives: a look back on TIFF’s most memorable moments". Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  3. "Taking a look back at TIFF". Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  4. "TIFF Awards". tiff.net, October 16, 2013.
  5. "TIFF People's Choice prize heralds film industry kudos". CBC News. Retrieved October 16, 2013.

External links

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