A Glimpse Into the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival's Best Picks

The Toronto International Film Festival came back strong this year. As usual, the buzz focused heavily on the variety of films presented, from a Romanian documentary to a wacky biopic about Robbie Williams.

Fans were in awe of many of the movies, rewarding them with long-standing ovations. However, there are clear standouts in the film lineup. 

Take a look at our list of the best movies showcased at the festival:
 

The Brutalist

This movie stars Adrien Brody as Lázsló Tóth, a Hungarian architect who dreams big in America after WWII. It shows the struggles of Tóth with the reality of the American Dream.

Director Brady Corbet delivers an ambitious and stunning work that feels like a classic epic from the 70s completed with a long runtime and big-screen format.
 

Cloud

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, this Japanese film focuses on a charater named Yoshii who gets into trouble for selling overpriced second-hand items online as miracle interventions.

Despite the success of the "business," things take a turn when an angry group decides to track him down.
 

Dahomey

A powerful film by Mati Diop that wrestles with the impact of colonialism, as treasures looted from the Kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin) during the French occupation returned.

The film tackles the complex emotions of theft and cultural identity.
 

Flow

This film is Latvia's hope for the Oscars. It is an animated feature that follows a cat and other animals as they traverse a flood without a single word spoken.

Directed by Gints Zillbalodis, it's an immersive, silent adventure with stunning visuals.
 

Hard Truths

Mike Leigh directs this poignant and character-driven drama featuring Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy, a woman who often sees the negative side of things.

The film delicately explores her inner turmoil and traumas.
 

The Order

With Jude Law leading, this film by Justin Kurzel dives deep into a true-crime story related to a wave of bank heists and the assassination of talk-radio host Alan Berg, against the backdrop of rising White Supremacist activity in the 1980s.
 

Nightbitch

An adaptation by Marielle Heller that follows Amy Adams as a mother who startlingly finds herself embracing wild, dog-like tendencies.

The film is a fierce and liberating exploration of motherhood and identity.
 

Queer

Luca Guadagnino directs this adaptation of William Burroughs' novella, with Daniel Craig playing the lead role.

The story is set in Mexico and revolves around the author's pursuit of love and acceptance.

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