The Most Talked-About Films at Fantasia Fest 2025: 'F*cktoys,' 'The Serpent's Skin,' and More
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Fantasia Fest, running from July 16 to August 3, marks its 29th edition with nearly three weeks of diverse genre programming. The festival was established in 1996 to link Canadian audiences with leading films from the Asian market. It features a mix of world premieres and acclaimed titles from other notable festivals like Sundance and SXSW. This year, Pascal Plante is the jury president for the Cheval Noir competition, which includes 14 films such as "Black Canvas" and "Death Does Not Exist."
Fantasia Fest runs from July 16 to August 3, celebrating its 29th edition and showcasing diverse genre filmmaking from around the globe, including world premieres.
The festival began in 1996 to connect Canadian cinephiles with cutting-edge films from the Asian market and now fuels almost three weeks of programming.
Pascal Plante, whose film "Red Rooms" won Best Film at Fantasia Fest 2023, will serve as jury president for the competition's flagship Cheval Noir category.
The 14 films competing in the Cheval Noir category include titles like "Black Canvas: My So-Called Artist Journey," "The Book of Sijjin and Illiyyin," and "Cielo."
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