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TIFF Favorite 'Mile End Kicks' Hits US Screens
9 Mar
Summary
- Film follows a music critic involved with an indie band.
- Set in Montreal's vibrant indie music scene circa 2011.
- Features a career-defining performance by Barbie Ferreira.
Premiering at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, "Mile End Kicks" is generating buzz ahead of its U.S. debut at SXSW. Directed by Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack, the movie centers on a 24-year-old music critic who becomes romantically involved with members of an indie band. The narrative unfolds within Montreal's indie music landscape of 2011. Levack, drawing from her own past as a music critic, co-created a character deeply rooted in her personal experiences. The film's lead, Barbie Ferreira, delivers a performance described as career-defining, embodying a character navigating romance, career setbacks, and past difficult experiences. This blend of rom-com and coming-of-age elements offers a poignant and engaging cinematic experience.
