The newly announced slate includes films from Rachel Morrison, Bassam Tariq, the Zellner brothers, BenjamÃn Naishtat and Ben Shirinian.
The Toronto International Film Festival has added five films to its 2026 Special Presentations programme, expanding the Official Selection ahead of the festivalâs 51st edition this September.
The newly announced titles are David and Nathan Zellnerâs Alpha Gang, BenjamÃn Naishtatâs Glaxo, Rachel Morrisonâs Love of Your Life, Ben Shirinianâs The Housewife and Bassam Tariqâs Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. Four of the films will make their world premieres at TIFF, while Alpha Gang will receive its international premiere.
TIFF Chief Programming Officer Anita Lee described the selections as films that reflect the current moment while showcasing the authenticity, unpredictability and ambition of contemporary cinema. The group spans established filmmakers, emerging directors and anticipated follow-up projects expected to generate significant conversation throughout the festival.
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Alpha Gang, directed by David and Nathan Zellner, is the only international premiere in the group. Naishtatâs Argentina-Brazil production Glaxo, Morrisonâs Love of Your Life, Shirinianâs The Housewife and Tariqâs Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will each debut for the first time publicly in Toronto.
Film Details (in Alphabetical Order):
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Alpha Gang | David Zellner, Nathan Zellner | USA | International Premiere
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Glaxo | BenjamÃn Naishtat | Argentina, Brazil | World Premiere
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Love of Your Life | Rachel Morrison | USA | World Premiere
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The Housewife | Ben Shirinian | USA | World Premiere
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Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother | Bassam Tariq | USA | World Premiere
The announcement offers an early look at TIFFâs expanding 2026 lineup before a larger wave of programming reveals. Gala and Special Presentations titles will be announced from July 20 through July 23 alongside the Platform, Discovery and Primetime programmes. Additional selections across Centrepiece, Wavelengths, Classics, TIFF Docs, Short Cuts and Midnight Madness will follow from August 4 – August 6.
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place from September 10 through September 20, 2026.
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