'Canadian renaissance': Stars share their love for homegrown films on the red carpet at TIFF
Canadian actors and filmmakers are celebrating homegrown cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival. The event highlights a sense of national pride and resilience in the face of ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
Why it matters
Cultural events often serve as a platform for national identity, especially during periods of geopolitical or economic friction between neighboring countries.
September 12 | Duration 2:53 This is the opening weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival. And a several big ticket films are making world premiers to kick off the celebration of all things cinema. And that includes a new Canadian film about an underdog 'Evil Knievel' wannabe. CBC's Eli Glasner has more from the red carpet premier of 'The Stunt Driver'. Social Sharing As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern neighbour.
"We will be fine," the Ottawa-born actor said on the red carpet Friday ahead of the world premiere of The Stunt Driver at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
"We have never done anything but punch above our weight, and our record is pretty bloody strong when it comes to that.… We always find a way through."
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