50th Toronto film fest to feature hotly anticipated world premieres

Nazi, cults, Russell Crowe and Daniel Craig among highlights of the event, seen as a key launchpad for Oscars campaigns

The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today, with Hollywood stars Russell Crowe, Sydney Sweeney and Daniel Craig bringing hotly anticipated world premieres to the 50th edition of North America’s biggest movie event.

Though lacking the historic glamour of Cannes or Venice, TIFF dwarfs rival festivals for sheer scale and is a key launchpad for Oscars campaigns, luring A-listers, critics and giant public audiences for 11 days of red-carpet galas.

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