There is a stereotype about Canadian movies that watching local productions can feel more like a dutiful task than a carefree escape.
“A bit like homework,” said Sonya Yokota William, director of the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors, an organization whose members include indie cinemas, film festivals and programmers.
But that view is changing fast, she said. Nowhere is that more apparent than at the Toronto International Film Festival, which wraps up its 50th year on Sunday.
The festival’s milestone comes amid a groundswell of national pride as Canadians cope with punishing tariffs by President Trump and focus on supporting all things homegrown.
This has brought an increased appetite for Canadian films among local audiences, Ms. William told me.
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