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Aug 14, 2008, 3:04 PM
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Israeli-Australian "$9.99" to premiere in Toronto
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Featuring the voices of Geoffrey Rush and Anthony LaPaglia, Tatia Rosenthal's stop-action animation $9.99 is one of 19 feature films from 18 countries completing the Discovery lineup at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
An Israeli-Australian co-production, $9.99 will have its world premiere at the festival, which runs from September 4 through 13. The final films in the Discovery showcase were announced Thursday.
Unemployed and still living at home at 28 years old, Dave Peck discovers a booklet claiming to answer the meaning of life for the low price of only $9.99. In his struggle to share his amazing find with the world, Dave's surreal path crosses with those of his unusual neighbors, including an old man and his disgruntled guardian angel, a magician in debt, and a bewitching woman who likes her men extra-smooth.
"Discovery is the place at TIFF to find this year's most exciting debuts in cinema," said TIFF co-director Cameron Bailey. "This is your one-stop shop for new filmmaking talent."
All 26 feature-length Discovery titles are eligible for the Diesel Discovery Award, chosen by the festival press corps, which consists of over 1,000 accredited media from around the world.
Purchase Toronto International Film Festival tickets online at tiff08.ca, by phone at (416) 968-FILM or 1-877-968-FILM, or in person at the Festival Box Office at Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West (main floor, north entrance). Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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(This post was edited by eminovitz on Aug 14, 2008, 3:04 PM)
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