#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER”

We get a new Trailer for tiff ’26 selection YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER.

Orion Pictures presents

A Two & Two Pictures Production

A film by Bassam Tariq

In select Canadian theatres beginning on October 9

From writer-director Bassam Tariq, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him – and the beliefs threatening to unravel within.

Written and Directed by: Bassam Tariq

Produced by: Lucan Toh, p.g.a., Babak Anvari, Bassam Tariq, p.g.a.

Executive Producer: Brian O’Neill

Cast: Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Abubakr Ali, Laith Nakli, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Giancarlo Esposito

also starring Adia, Jahleel Kamara

Genre(s): Drama, Action

#TIFF: FIVE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TIFF ‘26 is expanding with today’s announcement of five additional films in this year’s Special Presentations programme. These compelling new works from celebrated filmmakers Rachel Morrison, Benjamín Naishtat, Ben Shirinian, Bassam Tariq, plus David and Nathan Zellner provide a glimpse into this year’s Official Selection. The 51st edition of TIFF, presented by Rogers, will take place September 10–20, 2026.

“Each year, we strive to curate a selection of films that feels most relevant to the moment with the power to spark a rich dialogue with our public audience, and these Special Presentations titles are true reflections of that,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “From debut directors to the most anticipated sophomore films of the year to vanguard voices, this group of films showcase the authenticity, the unexpected, and the ambition of cinema now. They are sure to be among the Festival’s most talked-about titles, captivating audiences and generating buzz long after the credits roll. We’re delighted to share these original works with TIFF audiences in September.”

Film details (in alphabetical order):

Alpha Gang | David Zellner, Nathan Zellner | USA

International Premiere

Glaxo | Benjamín Naishtat | Argentina, Brazil
World Premiere

Love of Your Life | Rachel Morrison | USA

World Premiere

The Housewife | Ben Shirinian | USA

World Premiere

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother | Bassam Tariq | USA

World Premiere

Upcoming announcements:

TIFF Takeover 1: July 20–23

Mon., Jul. 20: Gala & Special Presentations

Tue., Jul. 21: Platform

Wed., Jul. 22: Discovery

Thu., Jul. 23: Primetime

TIFF Takeover 2: August 4–6

Tue., Aug. 4: Centrepiece, Wavelengths & Classics

Wed., Aug. 5: TIFF Docs & Shortcuts

Thu., Aug. 6: Midnight Madness

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER FOR “YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER”

YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER

In Select Theatres September 25

In Theatres Everywhere October

From writer-director Bassam Tariq, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him – and the beliefs threatening to unravel within.

Written and Directed by: Bassam Tariq

Produced by: Lucan Toh, p.g.a., Babak Anvari, Bassam Tariq, p.g.a.

Executive Producers: Brian O’Neill

Cast: Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Abubakr Ali, Laith Nakli, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Giancarlo Esposito

also starring Adia, Jaheel Kamara

Genres: Drama, Action