DFF PROVIDES TORONTO AUDIENCES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE CULTURAL MOSAIC OF THE PRESENT WORLD THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF CINEMA.DFF is dedicated to showcasing stories of migration, identity, and belonging. This year’s lineup features internationally acclaimed films selected from major festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, and Toronto — offering audiences a rich and diverse cinematic experience.Opening Night Film:
🎬 Reading Lolita in Tehran
Dir. Eran Riklis, Israel/Italy, 2024, 1h48m – Toronto Premiere
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 7:00 PM
📍 Innis Town Hall Theatre, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON
With Golshifteh Farahani and Zar Amir-Ebrahimi. Based on Azar Nafisi’s acclaimed memoir, the film tells the story of a secret group of women in revolutionary Iran who find liberation through literature.
Additional Highlights:
🎥 Seguridad
Dir. Tamara Segura, Canada, 2024, 1h16m
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 2:00 PM
Followed by a virtual conversation with the director
Winner, Best Documentary, Atlantic FF 2024
🎥 Mad Bills to Pay
Dir. Joel Alfonso Vargas, USA, 2025, 1h41m – Toronto Premiere
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Winner, Special Jury Award, Sundance FF 2025; multiple international nominations including Berlin, London, and San Francisco.
Full festival programme and schedule are available at:
