The Toronto International Reel Asian International Film festival highlighted many films from genres and backgrounds, yet definitely felt like a “Canadian” film festival.
Running from Nov. 9-15, the festival’s opening night debut was well attended at the Bloor Cinema in Downtown Toronto.
Although much smaller and less renowned than TIFF, the event was well put together by the noticeably young staff, whose hearts seemed fully dedicated to the festival’s mission of bringing Asian cultures together to display their inner worlds and stories through film, media presentations, and interactive art displays.
On Nov. 14, the Royal Theatre showcased the centerpiece of the festival—Golden Slumber by director Yoshihiro Nakamura, who won last year’s Audience Award for his 2009 production Fish Story.
