On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump’s trade war
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival is occurring amid trade tensions between the United States and Canada. While the geopolitical climate is strained, the festival atmosphere remains convivial. TIFF is the largest film festival in North America and continues to host international cinema.
TORONTO (AP) — The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of r ising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground. TIFF, North America’s largest film happening, draws movies from around the world. But its largest influx...
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