Human Rights Watch Film Festival - Toronto

The Human Rights Watch Toronto Committee is one of a network of Human Rights Watch Committees in Europe and North America. The committee strengthens Human Rights Watch and its global defense of essential liberties by contributing financially, attracting potential supporters, and promoting the organization’s message.

Cinematheque Ontario, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival Group (TIFFG) is a year-round screening programme dedicated to presenting transformative world cinema through thoughtfully curated retrospectives, filmmaker monographs, and international programme tours. Cinematheque Ontario presents an ambitious selection of more than 400 films annually, including acclaimed director’s retrospectives, national and regional cinema spotlights, thematic programmes, and exclusive limited runs. Each year, nearly 50,000 tickets are sold for a diverse showcase of classic and contemporary Canadian and international cinema, including many new and rare archival prints. For more information, visit cinemathequeontario.ca.

All Cinematheque Ontario screenings are held at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Jackman Hall, 317 Dundas St. West (McCaul St. entrance), Toronto. Regular tickets are $5.90 for members and $10.14 for non-members. Limited Runs and Special Presentations are $7.08 for members and $11.56 for non-members. Prices do not include GST, building fund fee or service charges. 

Members’ advance tickets on sale now. Non-members may purchase tickets for any screening starting January 15.  Films playing at Cinematheque Ontario that have not been rated by the Ontario Film Review Board are restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older. 

To purchase tickets for Human Rights Watch’s 5th Annual Film Festival in Toronto, please go to cinemathequeontario.ca, or the Toronto International Film Festival Group Box Office, located at Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West (street level, north entrance, open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.), or call 1-416-968-FILM or 1-877-968-FILM. 

To purchase tickets for the opening and closing reception, please call the Human Rights Watch office at 1-416-322-8448. The opening screening and reception will be held at the Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. West, Toronto.