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Barry Avrich Doc The Road Between Us Sets October Release After TIFF Premiere

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Barry Avrich’s latest documentary, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, will open in more than 125 theaters across North America on October 3 following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film recounts the extraordinary true story of retired Israeli general Noam Tibon, who on October 7, 2023, drove across a country under attack to rescue his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren from terrorists. Blending firsthand testimony with tense, thriller-like pacing, the film retraces Tibon’s 10-hour mission through ambushes and roadblocks on one of Israel’s darkest days.

The TIFF premiere at Roy Thomson Hall received multiple standing ovations, with Avrich, producer Mark Selby, and Tibon himself participating in a post-screening Q&A. The release is backed by The Impact Series, which supports social-issue films aimed at sparking awareness and conversation.

Distributed by Forston Consulting in the U.S. and Cineplex Pictures in Canada, The Road Between Us opens October 3.

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TIFF Unveils Trailer for Karla Badillo’s Debut Feature Oca

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OcaMexican filmmaker Karla Badillo’s debut feature Oca will have its world premiere in the Discovery section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (Sept. 4–14, 2025).

Described as a lyrical fable of pilgrimage and revelation, the film follows Rafaela (Natalia Solián), a young nun traveling to a remote town where a new archbishop has been appointed. Along the way, she encounters a cross-section of Mexican society, testing her devotion and sense of purpose.

The cast also includes Cecilia Suárez, Leonardo Ortizgris, Gerardo Trejo-Luna, Raúl Briones, and Enrique Arreola, alongside non-professional performers from San Luis Potosí.

Shot by cinematographer Diana Garay, Oca was produced by María José Córdova, Badillo, Federico Eisnerbusyc, and Federico Sande. It is a Mexican-Argentine coproduction between Pina Films, Las Jaras, Pucará Cine, and Año Cero.

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First Look at Couture, Starring Angelina Jolie, Ahead of TIFF World Premiere

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The Toronto International Film Festival will host the world premiere of Couture, a drama set during the height of Paris Fashion Week and directed by Alice Winocour. The film stars Angelina Jolie, Ella Rumpf, Anyier Anei, and Louis Garrel, and is presented in the festival’s Special Presentations program.

Written and directed by Winocour, Couture follows three women whose lives intersect against the backdrop of the fashion world. Jolie plays Maxine, a filmmaker in her forties who learns she has breast cancer and forms an unexpected bond with a longtime collaborator, played by Garrel. Anei portrays Ada, an emerging model leaving behind a predetermined future in South Sudan, while Rumpf plays Angèle, a makeup artist working behind the scenes of the catwalk.

Produced by Charles Gillibert, William Horberg, Angelina Jolie, and Zhang Xin, with Bob Xu serving as executive producer, the film explores resilience, connection, and the unspoken solidarity among women across professions and cultures.

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Angelina Jolie (L), Louis Garrel (R)

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Ella Rumpf (L), Anyier Anei (R)

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Alex Winter’s Dark Comedy Adulthood Set for September Release

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adulthoodParamount has released the trailer for Adulthood, a dark comedy thriller directed by Alex Winter and starring Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario. The film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before opening in select theaters September 19, 2025, followed by a digital release on September 23.

The story follows siblings Megan (Scodelario) and Noah (Gad), who return to their childhood home after their mother is hospitalized. While cleaning out the basement, they uncover a long-buried corpse hidden in the walls. Their attempt to quietly dispose of the remains sets off a chain of escalating problems, including police involvement and blackmail from their mother’s caretaker (Billie Lourd), who claims to know the truth about the murder.

The cast also includes Anthony Carrigan, Alex Winter, Chris Candy, Jinny Wong, and Joel Lacoursiere. The screenplay is by Michael M.B. Galvin, with Winter producing alongside Michael Cho, Tim Lee, Danny Roberts, Jackie Langelier, H.S. Naji, Scott Kroopf, Russell Hollander, and Lisa Wolofsky. Executive producers include Mimi Rode, Osita Onugha, Thorsten Schumacher, Andrew Robinson, Slava Vladimirov, Ryan Fine, and Connie Tavel.

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