TIFF 2025: The Testament of Ann Lee, Sacrifice and Glenrothan

Daniel dives into the cinematic whirlwind of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, spotlighting three premieres that captured the festival's diverse energy. From bold character studies to gripping true stories, these films showcase TIFF's knack for launching unforgettable narratives. The Testament of Ann Lee, directed by Mona Fastvold, stars Amanda Seyfried as Shaker leader Ann Lee in a musical biopic about faith, trauma, and dance, filmed in 70mm. Sacrifice, directed by Romain Gavras, features Chris Evans as an actor kidnapped by Anya Taylor-Joy's eco-activist at a gala. The satirical thriller examines fame and environmentalism. Glenrothan, Brian Cox's directorial debut, stars Cox and Alan Cumming as brothers facing family dynamics after a funeral in Scotland. The rest of our TIFF coverage will follow over the coming days, highlighting the good and the bad of the biggest film festival in North America.  If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach out to us on social media. We're on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.