
TIFF and Oct. 7 documentary makers come to ‘resolution,' film will be screened after dayslong back-and-forth
'We are pleased to share that The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue will be an official TIFF selection at the festival this year, where we believe it will contribute to the vital conversations that film is meant to inspire,' the statement from TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey and filmmaker Barry Avrich read.
6 Militants transport a reportedly captured Israeli woman via motorcycle in the Gaza strip.
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6 A sign for the Toronto International Film Festival.
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6 The front page of the New York Post on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
'In this case, TIFF's communication around its requirements did not clearly articulate the concerns and roadblocks that arose and for that, we are sorry,' the statement continued.
6 Vlada Patapov at the Tribe of Nova music festival runs during the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023.
6 Militants drives back to the Gaza strip with the body of an Israeli soldier on October 7, 2023.
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The world premiere for the movie, which had been booted out of the festival for using footage taken by Hamas fighters without the terror group's permission, will now be held on Aug. 20.
6 A house left in ruins after an attack by Hamas militants.
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'Both TIFF and the filmmakers have heard the pain and frustration expressed by the public and we want to address this together,' the statement continued, concluding a bitter dispute between the festival and the movie's creators.
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