The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to welcome another world-premier. Critically acclaimed French filmmaker, Ladj Ly, will be debuting Les Indésirables at this year’s festival. This marks the first international title to make its premier at TIFF 2023.
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Les Indésirables
Set in the suburbs on the outskirts of Paris, Les Indésirables plays on stories of revolution. With the unexpected death of the town’s mayor, a young idealistic doctor replaces the mayor with ambitions of rehabilitating a working-class neighbourhood. The film stars Alexis Manenti, Jeanne Balibar, Steve Tientcheu, Anta Diaw, and Aristote Luyindula.
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Ladj Ly
Ly is set to make his return to TIFF after his debut feature, Les Misérables, was an Official Selection and North American premiere at the 2019 Festival, received the Jury Prize at Cannes, was nominated for a Palme d’Or at Cannes as well as several César awards, among others, and ultimately earned an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature.
“We are honoured to showcase Ladj Ly’s remarkable talent once again with the World Premiere of his latest work, Les Indésirables,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “This deeply personal film beautifully captures the struggles and aspirations of a community, reflecting Ly’s unparalleled storytelling skills.”
