 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | J.A. Martin Photographer[1] |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Hosted by | Toronto International Film Festival Group |
| Festival date | September 9, 1977–September 18, 1977 |
| Language | English |
| Website | tiff |
The 2nd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 9 and September 18, 1977. Retrospective of Quebec cinema was introduced and also Greek cinema was emphasized.[2][3] J.A. Martin Photographer directed by Jean Beaudin was selected as the opening film.[1]
Chantal Akerman's film Je, tu, il, elle was pulled out of the festival by the Ontario Censor Board, over the objections of festival organizers, because of a scene featuring a kiss between two women.[4]
- ^ a b "TIFF: A history of opening nights". CBC News. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ "Toronto International Film Festival". Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ "TIFF History". Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ Jay Scott, "Waive censors for film festival, organizers urge". The Globe and Mail, September 19, 1977.