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Anime Master Yuasa Curates TIFF Film Retrospective
8 Oct
Summary
- Masaaki Yuasa curates animation classics for Toronto Film Festival.
- The program features 17 films and four shorts selected by Yuasa.
- The series runs Nov. 19 to Dec. 29 at TIFF Lightbox.
The Toronto Film Festival is set to present 'Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation,' a special program curated by renowned Japanese anime director Masaaki Yuasa. This series will explore the foundational films that have inspired Yuasa's distinctive animation style.
The festival will feature 17 full-length films and four short films chosen by Yuasa. This curated selection spans a diverse range of influential animated works, from classics like Pinocchio to modern masterpieces such as AKIRA and Toy Story 3.
Running from Nov. 19 to Dec. 29 at TIFF Lightbox, the 'Drawn Universes' program will also include special events. Attendees can look forward to engaging conversations with Yuasa and personal introductions by the director for select screenings, offering deeper insights into the world of animation.
