TIFF is thrilled to announce the first international title to make its World Premiere at TIFF 2023. Ladj Ly, the acclaimed French filmmaker behind Les MisĂ©rables, will be returning to Toronto to present his latest film, Les IndĂ©sirables, at the 48th edition of the Festival. Lyâs debut feature, Les MisĂ©rables, was an Official Selection and North American premiere at the 2019 Festival, received the Jury Prize at Cannes, was nominated for a Palme dâOr at Cannes as well as several CĂ©sar awards, among others, and ultimately earned an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature. With Les IndĂ©sirables, Ly continues to push artistic boundaries, offering audiences a thought-provoking cinematic experience.
âWe are honoured to showcase Ladj Lyâs remarkable talent once again with the World Premiere of his latest work, Les IndĂ©sirables,â said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. âThis deeply personal film beautifully captures the struggles and aspirations of a community, reflecting Lyâs unparalleled storytelling skills.â
Set in the suburbs on the outskirts of Paris, Les IndĂ©sirables is a timely tale of revolution, which beautifully captures a pivotal moment in history. Les IndĂ©sirables stars Alexis Manenti, Jeanne Balibar, Steve Tientcheu, Anta Diaw, and Aristote Luyindula. After the sudden death of a townâs mayor, Pierre (Manenti), an idealistic young doctor, is appointed to replace him. He intends to continue the policy of his predecessor, who dreamed of rehabilitating this working-class neighbourhood. Haby (Diaw), a young French woman of Malian origin living in one of the dilapidated tower blocks, refuses to see her family driven out of the neighbourhood where she grew up. Les IndĂ©sirables is a Goodfellas film as well as a sales title for TIFF.
More Festival details will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for TIFF 2023 go on sale to TIFF Members by level beginning on August 18. For more details, visit http://tiff.net/join. The full Festival schedule will be released in August.
(Photo credit: Luis Mora)
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