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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “EMPIRE OF LIGHT”
  • November 24, 2022
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Searchlight Pictures x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see TIFF ’22 selection, EMPIRE OF LIGHT from visionary Director Sam Mendes.

Screenings take place as follows Wednesday, December 7, 2022:

  • Toronto: Cineplex Varsity at 7:30 pm
  • Montreal: Cineplex Forum at 7:30 pm 
  • Vancouver: Fifth Avenue at 7:00 pm 

Synopsis:

From Academy Award®-winning director and writer Sam Mendes, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a moving drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times. Set in and around a faded old cinema in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, it follows Hilary (Olivia Colman) a cinema manager struggling with her mental health, and Stephen (Micheal Ward), a new employee who longs to escape this provincial town in which he faces daily adversity. Both Hilary and Stephen find a sense of belonging through their unlikely and tender relationship and come to experience the healing power of music, cinema, and community.

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Searchlight Pictures release EMPIRE OF LIGHT in theatres December 9, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Searchlight Pictures)

#TIFF22: “EMPIRE OF LIGHT”

By Amanda Gilmore

Set in the 1980s in a seaside town in England, Empire of Light follows Hilary (Olivia Colman) and Steven (Michael Ward) who work at The Empire picture house. Hilary has worked at the movie theatre for a long time, however, Steven is a new employee. The two share a connection and begin a relationship that changes them both.

Writer-Director Sam Mendes gives us a love letter to Cinema through the love story blossoming between his two characters. The Empire picture house is one we don’t often see anymore. For instance, it has the bright lights of a marquee on the outside. Inside, it looks more like a theatre rather than a cinema. This picture house, and the love story, is beautifully captured by the immense talent of revered Cinematographer Roger Deakins.

The Empire is the backdrop of the connection Hilary and Steven have. It’s one based on respect, care and empathy. The two are experiencing life differently. Hilary lives a repetitive, mundane life. Oh, and she’s never seen a movie before. While Steven has his whole life ahead of him and desires to go to college. As their relationship goes on, we notice that they are struggling with more than we thought.

Hilary has been dealing with mental health issues. She recently sought help and returned to work. However, she came off her medication and begins to relapse. Colman, once again, gives a breathtaking performance. Steven is dealing with racism and nationalism happening. He gets assaulted both verbally and physically. Ward is a revelation as the empathetic, patient Steven. Colman and Ward have undeniable chemistry. Although the audience is aware that this relationship won’t last due to their life experiences, we still root for them because the connection they share changes them both for the better.

Empire of Light screens as follows at TIFF ’22:

Mon, Sep 12 IN-PERSON at Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 3:00 pm

Tue, Sep 13 IN-PERSON at Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 3:00 pm

Sat, Sep 17 IN-PERSON at Royal Alexandra Theatre at 5:00 pm

#TIFF22: 2022 TIFF TRIBUTE GALA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Taking place last night at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, the TIFF Tribute Gala honored those who made a significant impact through their work in the Festival this year. Honorees range in tenure and stature and it was a star-studded affair!

2022 TIFF Tribute Award recipients:

Ensemble My Policeman
TIFF Tribute Award for Performance presented by Polestar


Sam Mendes
TIFF Ebert Director Award


Brendan Fraser
TIFF Tribute Award for Performance presented by IMDbPro



Hildur Guðnadóttir
TIFF Variety Artisan Award


Sally El Hosaini
TIFF Emerging Talent Award presented by MGM


Michelle Yeoh
TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award presented by BVLGARI



Buffy Sainte-Marie

Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media presented by Participant

(Photo/video credit: TIFF)

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