"A Different Man" is a gripping satirical thriller that navigates the complex interplay between self-perception and how others perceive us.. Edward (Sebastian Stan), grapples with living as an actor with neurofibromatosis, causing self-doubt and uneasy social interactions. When his neighbour Ingrid (Renate Reinsve), initially appears to be a potential romantic interest but ultimately rejects him, Edward embarks on an experimental drug therapy that miraculously cures his condition and enables him to adopt a new identity. Years later his quest for self-assurance is challenged and Edward becomes obsessed with an audacious and charasmatic stranger, (Adam Pearson), who exudes an unwavering confidence in his own skin.

The most talked-about film coming out of the film festival season, and an early favorite for many as "the film of the year," is Sean Baker's ("The Florida Project") Palme D'Or winner "Anora." The film follows a turbulent relationship between a New York-based exotic dancer and the son of a Russian oligarch. Anora (played by Mikey Madison), a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch (played by Mark Eydelshteyn). However, once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened when the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

From director Edward Berger (“All Quiet on the Western Front”), “Conclave” follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church. Bosted by an all star cast including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave” was selecated as part of the Special Presentations section for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and is an early top contender is the upcoming award season.

Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in this fascinating portrait of the great American war correspondent Lee Miller, whose singular talent and ferocious tenacity gave us some of the 20th century’s most indelible images. The South of France in 1938. Lee, a former model turned photographer, follows her love Roland Penrose (Alexander Skarsgård) to London amidst the looming threat of war. Frustrated by the limitations for female photographers, she gains her own US War Accreditation and heads to Europe alone. Teaming up with fellow photographer David E. Scherman(Andy Samber), they capture significant events during the war. Directed by Ellen Kuras and featuring superb supporting performances, serves as a reminder of the courageous women who pushed the boundaries of male-dominated spaces, ultimately changing the way we see the world.

A longtime passion project for Master Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather"),Set in an imagined modern America following a devastating disaster, the film features an ensemble cast, including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Laurence Fishburne, and so many more! Genius artist Cesar Catilina seeks to leap the City of New Rome into a utopian, idealistic future, while his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.

Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, RUMOURS follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis. With unexpected, uproarious performances from a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and Charles Dance, these so-called leaders become spectacles of incompetence, contending with increasingly surreal obstacles in the misty woods as night falls and they realize they are suddenly alone. A genre-hopping satire of political ineptitude, the latest film from incomparable directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson is a journey into the absurd heart of power and institutional failure in a slowly burning world.

Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) experience a serendipitous encounter that alters the course of their lives. The story chronicles their journey of falling in love, establishing a home, and forming a family. However, their foundation is shaken when given a sobering medical diagnosis and options for treatment that may or may not prove effective. As they navigate the complexities of time, they learn to cherish each fleeting moment along the unconventional path of their love story. Director John Crowley, known for 2015's Best Picture Nominee "Brooklyn," brings this poignant and decade-spanning romance to life.