THE DIVERSITY OF SOUTH ASIAN CINEMA BURSTS ONTO TORONTO’S BIG SCREENS

TORONTO – Mar 29, 2017 – In a country with unparalleled diversity, celebrate our nation’s 150th birthday at a one-of-a-kind film festival that, just like Canada, continues to break down barriers.

This year the BMO International Film Festival of South Asia, BMO IFFSA Toronto, the largest of its kind in North America, brings together more than 100 films from across the Indian sub-continent. From the vivacious Bollywood-style films that families love, to independent arthouse productions that explore South Asia’s fascinating history as well as contemporary stories from a land where cultures have collided for five thousand years, IFFSA offers festival goers a journey as diverse as the region itself.

Celebrate Canada’s historic birthday in seven cities across the GTA where you can meet some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, and rising young talent—come watch the mystery and wonder of South Asia from May 11th to May 22nd.