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IN TORONTO / SPECIAL PRESENTATION / WORLD PREMIEREELLESA film by Malgoska SzumowskaAnne (Juliette Binoche), a well-off Paris-basedmother of two and investigative journalist forELLE, is writing an article about university studentprostitution.Her meetings with two fiercely independentyoung women, Alicja (Joanna Kulig) and Charlotte(Anais Demoustier), are profound andunsettling, moving her to question her most intimateconvictions about money, family and sex.By the director of 33 SCENES FROM LIFE(Special Jury Prize, Locarno 2008)With Juliette Binoche, Anaïs Demoustier, Joanna KuligProduced by Slot Machine, In coproduction with Zentropa Köln and Zentropa PolandFRANCE, POLAND, Germany / 2011 / 99 minIN TORONTO / SPECIAL PRESENTATION / WORLD PREMIERETHE WOMANIN THE FIFTHA film by Pawel PawlikowskiAmerican writer Tom Ricks comes to Parisdesperate to put his life together again andwin back the love of his estranged wife anddaughter.When things don’t go according to plan, heends up in a shady hotel in the suburbs, havingto work as a night guard to make endsmeet.Then Margit, a beautiful, mysterious strangerwalks into his life and things start looking up.Their passionate and intense relationship triggersa string of inexplicable events… as if anobscure power was taking control of his life.By the director of LAST RESORT (BAFTA forMost Promising Newcomer), MY SUMMER OFLOVE (BAFTA for Outstanding British Film)Based on the eponymous best-selling novelby Douglas KennedyWith Ethan Hawke, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Joanna KuligProduced by Haut et Court and Film4, In Association with UK Film Council, Coficup-Backup Films and Banque Postale Image 4In Coproduction with The Bureau and SPI International PolandFRANCE, UK, POLAND / 2011 / 83 min

IN TORONTO / VANGUARD / WORLD PREMIEREHEADSHOTA film by Pen-ek RatanaruangPresent-day Thailand is rife with corruption.Tul, a straight-laced cop, is blackmailed by apowerful politician and framed from a crimehe did not commit. Disillusioned and vengeful,he is soon recruited to become a hitman fora shadowy group aimed at eliminating thosewho are above the law. But one day, Tul isshot in the head during an assignment. Hewakes up after a three-month coma to findthat he sees everything upside down, literally.Unaware of whether the condition is medicalor a result of karmic retribution, Tul begins tohave second thoughts about his profession.But when he tries to quit, roles are reversedand the hunter becomes the hunted. Then hemeets a girl that turns his world even moreupside down. Can Tul find redemption from theviolence that continues to haunt him?By the director of 6IXTYNIN9 (Berlin 2000),MON-RAK TRANSISTOR (Cannes 2001), LAST LIFEIN THE UNIVERSE (Venice 2003), INVISIBLE WAVES(Berlin 2006), PLOY (Cannes 2007), and NYMPH(Cannes 2009)Adapted from the novel “Rain Falling Up TheSky” by award-winning writer Win Lyovarin.With Nopachai Jayanama (Nymph), CRIS HORWAN (Bangkok Traffic Love Story)Produced by Local Color Films (Pawas Sawatchaiyamet, Raymond Phathanavirangoon).In coproduction with Memento Films International In association with Wild Side FilmsTHAILAND, FRANCE / 2011 / 105 MININ TORONTO/ DISCOVERY / NORTH AMERICAN PREMIEREWith Antonia Campbell Hughes, Sam Keeley, Vicky JoyceProduced by Fastnet Films in co-production with KMH Film, Rinkel FilmIRELAND, NETHERLAND, HUNGARY / 2011 / 88 MININ TORONTO / CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMATHE OTHER SIDEOF SLEEPA film by Rebecca DalyA sleepwalker. A body. A family. A small community.Arlene is like a ghost in her life. She lives ina small town in the midlands – surrounded byfield after field, woodlands and laneways to disappeardown and never come back… One morningArlene wakes in the woods beside the bodyof a young woman. Someone watches from thetrees. The body is soon discovered and suspicionspreads through the community. Increasinglydrawn to the girl’s family – her grieving sister andaccused boyfriend, Arlene barricades herself inat night, afraid to sleep. Haunted by grief buriedand delayed, Arlene’s sleeping and wakingrealities soon blur. And all this time someone iswatching her.A SEPARATIONA film by Asghar FarhadiWhen his wife leaves him, Nader hires a youngwoman to take care of his suffering father. Buthe doesn’t know his new maid is not only pregnant,but also working without her unstablehusband’s permission. Soon, Nader finds himselfentangled in a web of lies, manipulationand public confrontations.With Leila Hatami, Peyman Moadi, Shahab Hosseini, Sareh Bayat, Sarina FarhadiIRAN / 2011 / 123 MIN

COMPLETEDTHE GIANTSA film by Bouli LannersIt’s summertime.Zak and Seth find themselves dead broke and ditched by their absentee mother inthe family’s cottage. Just like every holiday, they’ve resigned themselves to anothershitty summer.But things change this year, when they meet Danny, a local teenager. Together, withtheir future at their fingertips, they begin the great and perilous journey of their lives.“A joyous heartwarmerwith an endearing MarkTwain meets Ken Loachvibe.” Screen“The teenage castmembers could hardlybe better in Bouli Lanners’coming of age tale.”The Hollywood ReporterBy the director ofELDORADO (CannesDirectors’ Fortnight 2008)With Zacharie Chasseriaud, Martin Nissen, Paul Bartel | Produced by Versus Productionsin co-production with Haut et Court, Samsa Film | BELGIUM, FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG / 2011 / 85 MINCOMPLETEDHANEZUA film by Naomi KawaseThe Asuka region in Nara is thebirthplace of Japan. Here, inancient times, there were thosewho fulfilled their lives in the midstof waiting. Modern people, apparentlyhaving lost this sense of waiting,seem unable to feel gratefulfor the present, and cling to theillusion that all things will moveconstantly forward according toone’s own plan.In ancient times, there were threesmall mountains that peoplebelieved were inhabited by gods.They were Mt. Unebi, Mt. Miminashi,and Mt. Kagu, and theystill stand. In that time, a powerfulofficial used the mountains as ametaphor for a struggle inside hisown heart. The mountains were anexpression of human karma.Time has passed into the present.Takumi and Kayoko, inheriting theunfulfilled hopes of their grandparents,live out their lives. Their talecontinues a story of the ages, representingthe uncountable soulsthat have accumulated in this land.“Kawase’s delicate miseen-scenenever fails tofascinate.” Screen“Beautifully made.A passionate reverencefor nature, combined witha delicately romantic andeven subtly erotic lovestory.” The GuardianBy the director of SUZAKU(Golden Camera, Cannes1997), SHARA (Cannes 2003)and THE MOURNING FOREST(Grand Prix, Cannes 2007)With Tohta Komizu, Hako Oshima, Tetsuya Akikawa | Produced by Kumie Inc.in co-production with Kashihara-Takaichi Regional Administrative Association | JAPAN / 2011 / 91 MIN

COMPLETEDTHE MONKA film by Dominik MollSpecial Presentationat San Sebastian IFFon Sept 17 thThe rise and fall of a CapuchinMonk in 17th century Madrid.Abandoned as a baby on the stepsof a monastery and raised in strictCapuchin fashion, Ambrosio hasbecome the most famous preacherin the country. While large crowdsfrom all over the country come tohear his mesmerizing sermons,he’s also bitterly envied for hissuccess by certain fellow monks.Convinced of his virtue and righteousness,Brother Ambrosiothinks he is immune to temptation...Until obscure events startterrorizing the monastery. Couldthey be connected to the unexpectedarrival of Valerio, an apprenticemonk who has the miraculousgift to relieve Ambrosio’s splittingheadaches and hides his disfiguredface under a wax mask?“An impressive turn byVincent Cassel” Screen“Handsomely mounted.[Moll’s] direction and Cassel’sinterpretation of Ambrosio’sdescent into evil areadmirably restrained”The Hollywood ReporterAdapted from MatthewG. Lewis’ sulphurousmasterpiece of GothicliteratureBy the director of HARRY,HE’S HERE TO HELP (CANNES2000), LEMMING (Cannes 2005)With Vincent Cassel, Deborah François, Sergi Lopez, Geraldine ChaplinProduced by Diaphana Films, Morena Films | FRANCE, SPAIN / 2011 / 101 minIN PRODUCTIONFOXFIREA film by Laurent CantetUpstate New York, 1953, a workingclass neighborhood in a smalltown. In this violent post-war culturecontrolled by men, a group ofheadstrong teenage girls unite intoa sisterhood of blood: they formthe Foxfire gang, a secret femaleonlysociety, recognized by theflame tattooed on the back of itsmembers’ shoulders.“Foxfire” for pretty foxes, but also“Foxfire” for fire and destruction.Legs, Maddy, Lana, Rita andGoldie cannot accept any longerto be humiliated and discriminatedagainst for being poor, and beinggirls. Headed by the feisty Legs,the girls set on a trip for revenge,and try to pursue their impossibledream: living according to theirown rules and laws, no matterwhat.But there’s a prize to pay...By the director of THE CLASs (Golden Palm, Cannes 2008)Adapted from the eponymous Bestseller by Joyce Carol Oates(Blonde, Them)Produced by Haut et Court, Film Farm | FRANCE, CANADA |BUDGET: 12 MILLION USD | LANGUAGE: ENGLISH | DELIVERY: SPRING 2012

IN PRODUCTIONLOREA film by Cate ShortlandSpring 1945. As the German front collapses, the Allied forces takecontrol over Hitler’s country.With her Nazi parents imprisoned, 14-year-old Lore is left alone incharge of her four young siblings.The only place they can go is their grandmother’s house, 900kmaway up north. Embarking on a journey across the devastatedcountry, the children struggle to survive, slowly realizing the realityand consequences of their parents’ actions.When Thomas, a young Jewish refugee, offers his help, Lore hasto learn to trust a person whom she had always been told wasthe enemy.By the director of SOMERSAULT (Cannes 2004)BASED ON THE BOOKER NOMINEE NOVEL THE DARK ROOMBY RACHEL SEIFFERTProduced by Rohfilm, Porchlight Films, Edge City FilmsGERMANY, AUSTRALIA, UK / DELIVERY: SPRING 2012In Post-productionL’ENFANT D’EN HAUTA film by Ursula MeierA luxury ski resort in Switzerland.12-year-old Simon lives in the industrial valley below, with his joblesssister. Every day, he takes the ski-lift to the opulent ski worldabove, stealing equipment from the rich tourists to resell to thelocal kids back down.As he partners with a crooked British seasonal worker, Simon loseshis boundaries, which affects the relationship with his sister.Confronted with a truth they had both been escaping, Simon seeksrefuge up above.By the director of HOME (2008 Cannes Critic’s Week)With Lea Seydoux, Kacey Mottet Klein, Martin CompstonProduced by Archipel 35, Vega Film | FRANCE, SWITZERLAND / DELIVERY: SPRING 2012IN POST-PRODUCTIONFOR ELLENA film by So-Yong KimWhen an aspiring young rock star, Joby Taylor, finally agrees to signdivorce papers with his estranged wife, he discovers that he is aboutto forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter, Ellen. Never havingbeen in Ellen’s life before, Joby suddenly realizes that he’s not readyto lose that part of himself. But, perhaps it’s too late for reconciliation.By the director of TREELESS MOUNTAIN (Berlin 2009, NetpacAward Pusan 2008), IN BETWEEN DAYS (FIPRESCI Berlin Forum 2006,Special Jury Prize Sundance 2006)With Paul Dano, Jena Malone, Jon HederProduced by DeerJen Films, SoandBrad | USA / DELIVERY: WINTER 2011IN POST-PRODUCTIONBAD SEEDSA film by Safy NebbouQuiet 16-year-old Louis, the high school headmaster’s son, hasnever been in trouble. His best friend, 18-year-old Greg, however, ishis polar opposite: provocative, angry, violent, he has been kickedout of school for physically threatening young English teacherCamille.When Greg asks Louis to help him take revenge on Camille, Louisaccepts, fascinated. Together, they kidnap the young woman andlock her in an old remote shack.But Greg’s plans with Camille are more sinister than Louis couldever have foreseen, forcing him to confront his own dark side...By the director of DUMAS (Berlin 2010), MARK OF AN ANGEL(Toronto 2008), THE GIRAFFE’S NECK (Toronto 2004).With Emile Berling, Charles Berling, Kevin Azaïs, Sarah SternProduced by Diaphana Films, In coproduction with Artemis Productions and Samsa FilmsFRANCE, BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG / DELIVERY: SPRING 2012