The Toronto International Film Festival returns September 5 – 15, 2024 for its 49th edition. The festival’s lineup was announced today, which includes a lot of highly anticipated titles.

Check out the “Special Presentations” lineup below:

40 Acres – Directed by R.T. Thorne. “In a post-apocalyptic future where food is scarce, the last descendants of a Black family of farmers who settled in Canada after the American Civil War must protect their homestead from a band of hungry cannibals.”

All We Imagine as Light – Directed by Payal Kapadia. “Moving from urban bustle to seaside idyll, this exquisitely beautiful and heartfelt fiction feature debut from Payal Kapadia (A Night of Knowing Nothing) follows two nurses experiencing personal turning points tinged with the possibility of romance.”

All of You – Directed by William Bridges. “Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots star in a stirring near-futuristic romance as best friends who harbour an unspoken love for one another even after a test matches one of them up with their supposed soulmate.”

Anora – Directed by Sean Baker. “This Palme d’Or winner follows a turbulent relationship between a New York–based exotic dancer and the son of a Russian oligarch.”

Bird – Directed by Andrea Arnold. “Andrea Arnold returns to the Festival with a story about a lonely and imaginative 12-year-old girl who lives with her father (Barry Keoghan) in a decrepit tenement. When she’s forced to confront a malevolent evil, a mysterious, poetic stranger named Bird (Franz Rogowski) comes to her aid.”

Bring Them Down – Directed by Christopher Andrews. “Featuring brilliant performances from Christopher Abbott and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, Christopher Andrews’ feature directorial debut chronicles a feud between neighbouring families in rural Ireland, drawing us to a world of desolate beauty and desperate men.”

Can I Get A Witness? – Directed by Ann Marie Fleming. “Keira Jang, Joel Oulette, and Sandra Oh star in this introspective live-action and animated feature set in the near future when technology and travel are almost completely banned, and nobody is allowed to live past age 50.”

Carnival Is Over – Directed by Fernando Coimbra. “Regina and Valerio are a happy couple seeking a way out of their criminal family business, but their efforts only push them deeper into the pit they hoped to escape.”

Caught By The Tides – Directed by Jia Zhang-Ke. “A transformative exploration of two decades of his cinema and a valentine to Zhao Tao, Caught by the Tides stands as Jia Zhang-Ke’s latest masterpiece, offering a poignant portrait of contemporary China.”

Conclave – Directed by Edward Berger. “Oscar nominees Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci lead a brilliant ensemble cast in All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger’s stunning adaption of Robert Harris’ high-stakes drama, in which Cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new Pope.”

Emilia Pérez – Directed by Jacques Audiard. “Featuring fearless performances from Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and the amazing Karla Sofía Gascón, the latest from director Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone, TIFF ’12; The Sisters Brothers, TIFF ’18) audaciously merges pop opera, narco thriller, and gender affirmation drama.”

Hard Truths – Directed by Mike Leigh. “In his 23rd film, British director Mike Leigh reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies) to create a challenging but ultimately compassionate look at modern family life.”

Harvest – Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari. “Set in a remote English village where traditional ways of life are brutally disrupted by private interests, this visionary period piece from Athina Rachel Tsangari is a haunting allegory about xenophobic anxiety and unchecked capitalism.”

Heretic – Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods.

I’m Still Here – Directed by Walter Salles. “The latest from The Motorcycle Diaries director Walter Salles focuses on the real-life story of Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), whose terrifying experience of sequestration and loss during Brazil’s military dictatorship transformed her into an activist, lawyer, and hero.”

I, The Executioner – Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. “Detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min) returns in a gripping, high-octane sequel to Ryoo Seung-wan’s 2015 blockbuster Veteran. A fresh take on the crime action genre, I, The Executioner explores the dark side of justice and the dangers of populism.”

K-POPS – Directed by Anderson .Paak. “A father hopes to ride the coattails of his long-lost son’s rocketing stardom in this feature debut from eight-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak.”

Love In The Big City – Directed by E.oni. “No one believes roommates Jae-hee and Heung-soo are just friends, but they’re used to being misunderstood. Kim Go-eun and Steve Sanghyun Noh star in this romance exploring how young adults live and love in the big city of Seoul.”

Millers in Marriage – Directed by Edward Burns. “An ensemble drama with a stunning cast, Edward Burns’ latest follows the thorny emotional lives of three siblings adrift in middle age, surveying the vagaries of long-term love while championing the possibilities for personal change.”

Misericordia – Directed by Alain Guiraudie. “The latest feature by acclaimed French writer-director Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake, TIFF ’13) is a deliciously twisted tale of sexual repression in a small town marked by death.”

Nightbitch – Directed by Marielle Heller. “An overworked stay-at-home mom (Amy Adams) tries to catch a break, any break, while caring for her rambunctious toddler. Also, she might be turning into a dog.”

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl – Directed by Rungano Nyoni. “Seven years after her widely acclaimed BAFTA-winning debut I Am Not a Witch (TIFF ’17), celebrated Zambian Welsh writer-director Rungano Nyoni returns with her gripping second feature, a surrealist drama about the secrets families keep.”

Piece By Piece – Directed by Morgan Neville. “The life of singer and producer Pharrell Williams is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from Morgan Neville, featuring the voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay-Z.”

Quisling – The Final Days – Directed by Erik Poppe. “A priest seeks a measure of contrition from one of the Second World War’s most infamous traitors in this bold and bracing historical drama by Norway’s Erik Poppe.”

Relay – Directed by David Mackenzie. “Lily James and Oscar winner Riz Ahmed star in this dazzlingly clever high-concept thriller directed by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) about a reclusive middleman for would-be whistleblowers seeking to settle with corporate malefactors.”

Rez Ball – Directed by Sydney Freeland. “Set in the beautiful Navajo Nation, Rez Ball shares the inspiring story of the Chuska Warriors basketball team in their quest for championship glory after a devastating loss. Executive produced by LeBron James.”

Riff Raff – Directed by Dito Montiel. “With an all-star ensemble that includes Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Coolidge, and Bill Murray, the latest from director Dito Montiel (Man Down, TIFF ’15) is a pitch-black comedy about family, loyalty, and murder.”

Rumours – Directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson. “Cate Blanchett (The New Boy, TIFF ’23) joins a strong ensemble cast and plays the German chancellor in Rumours, an absurd satire of a G7 world leaders meeting that spins wildly out of control — the latest from co-directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson.”

Sharp Corner – Directed by Jason Buxton. “After a car crashes into his front yard, a family man develops an unhealthy obsession with being ready for the next accident. And the next.”

Shepherds – Directed by Sophie Deraspe. “A Montréal copywriter sets out to reinvent himself as a sheep herder in the French Alps despite knowing literally nothing about the centuries-old craft, in this adaptation from director and co-writer Sophie Deraspe.”

Sketch – Directed by Seth Worley. “When a young girl’s peculiar drawings come to life, leaving a wake of chaos and crayon dust, a grieving family has to band together to fight them off in this feature debut reminiscent of classics like Gremlins, Jumanji, and The Goonies.”

The Assessment – Directed by Fleur Fortuné. “Set in a future world destroyed by climate change, a couple must pass an assessment before they are allowed to have a child in this sci-fi thriller starring Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Olsen.”

The Cut – Directed by Sean Ellis. “Starring Orlando Bloom, John Turturro, and Caitríona Balfe, this visceral drama from director Sean Ellis follows a retired fighter obsessed with getting back in the ring — even if it costs him his life.”

The End – Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.

The Fire Inside – Directed by Rachel Morrison. “Renowned cinematographer Rachel Morrison makes her feature directorial debut with this film about boxer Claressa Shields’ true-life ascent to the Olympics. It’s a unique sports story that goes beyond the triumph of the underdog to ask what comes after.”

The Girl with the Needle – Directed by Magnus von Horn. “In Magnus von Horn’s stylish and audacious blend of true-crime drama and expressionist nightmare, a young seamstress trying to survive in post-WWI Copenhagen makes a fateful connection with one of the era’s most infamous figures.”

The Last Showgirl – Directed by Gia Coppola. “A seasoned performer must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Starring Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista.”

The Life of Chuck – Directed by Mike Flanagan. “Mike Flanagan takes a detour from the macabre with this adaptation of a uniquely structured Stephen King novella that unravels a seemingly ordinary accountant’s world and the many lives he holds within himself.”

The Order – Directed by Justin Kurzel. “Featuring startling performances from Jude Law and Tye Sheridan, this riveting historical thriller from director Justin Kurzel (Nitram) follows the FBI’s investigation into a domestic terrorist group determined to impose their racist ideology onto mainstream society.”

The Piano Lesson – Directed by Michael Washington. “Malcolm Washington makes his feature directorial debut with this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize–winning August Wilson play, featuring an incredible cast that includes Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson in a story about a family haunted by the legacy of an heirloom.”

We Live in Time – Directed by John Crowley. “Featuring gorgeously detailed performances from Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, this inventively structured romance explores the question of how to make the most of our time in this world.”

Went Up the Hill – Directed by Samuel Van Grinsven. “Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things) and Vicky Krieps (The Dead Don’t Hurt) deliver haunting performances in Samuel Van Grinsven’s atmospheric ghost story that explores the legacy of loss and dark family secrets.”

Without Blood – Directed by Angelina Jolie. “This parable-like tale of family, war, and revenge is directed by Angelina Jolie and was filmed at Rome’s famed Cinecittà Studios.”

Young Werther – Directed by José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço. “Inspired by the popular 1770s novella The Sorrows of Young Werther, this modernization stars Douglas Booth and Alison Pill in a fast-paced and bright romantic comedy, set in Toronto.”