The Inward Turn of Cinema: A Reckoning with the World's Woes The Toronto Film Festival's Wavelength section presents a curious phenomenon: some of the world's most respected auteurs are turning inward to explore the complexities of their own times.
According to Andréa Picard, curator of Wavelengths, these films often reflect filmmakers' personal preoccupations amidst "a newspaper filled with bad news and cruelty.
" This introspective trend has been gathering pace since Cannes, where international directors seemed to be retreating from the Croissette. Beatrice Gibson's At Night is one standout feature in Toronto.