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Alex Heeney / September 7, 2022

12 emerging actors at TIFF 2022 to watch

In an annual feature, we pick out the emerging actors and screen stars of tomorrow from the TIFF22 lineup, from Grace Dove to Paul Mescal.

A still of actor Mamoudou Athie, in front of a yellow, orange, and red background, and text that displays his name.

Orla Smith / April 12, 2022

The warm vulnerability of Mamoudou Athie

Mamoudou Athie’s star is on the rise, from indies like Unicorn Store and Uncorked, to the recent Netflix series Archive 81, to the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion. Here, he discusses his career to date, including his standout knack for creating chemistry with other actors.

A collage of stills from The Worst Person in the World star Renate Reinsve, in front of a purple and pink patterned background.

Lindsay Pugh / January 19, 2022

Renate Reinsve: ‘I wanted her to be strong in the chaos’

Renate Reinsve, the Cannes Best Actress-winning star of The Worst Person in the World, opens up about her breakout role.

A collage of stills from the best films of TIFF 2021.

Seventh Row Editors / September 29, 2021

The best films of TIFF 2021

Seventh Row’s editors pick the best films of TIFF 2021, from The Worst Person in the World to I’m Your Man to Benediction.

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Seventh Row Editors / September 24, 2021

The best performances of TIFF 2021

Seventh Row’s editors pick the best performances of TIFF 2021, from Jack Lowden in Benediction to Sigourney Weaver in The Good House.

A collage of stills of the best emerging actors at TIFF 2021.

Seventh Row Editors / September 9, 2021

Eleven emerging actors to watch at TIFF 2021

Seventh Row’s editors pick the emerging actors to watch at TIFF 2021, in films from Benediction to The Worst Person in the World.

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