Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
9th Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) September 6th - 13th, 2025 Moments from TINFF 2025 September 6 - 13, 2025 The TINFF Awards Ceremony. September 13th, 2025. The TINFF Gala. September 13th, 2025. TINFF Fashion 2025 "Broken Courage" TINFF 2025 Opening Film Broken Courage, a Canadian film directed by David Peck and Nathanael Draper, explores themes of memory, history, and reconciliation. The film follows Suon Rottana, a former Khmer Rouge rebel, Cambodian soldier, prisoner of war, and landmine amputee, on his quest for redemption. Suon, deeply affected by his past trauma, reflects on his journey of healing and sharing his story. Now a tour guide at war memorial museums near Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, he uses his experiences to connect with others and help heal wounds of the past. The film highlights the power of stories in healing and the interconnectedness of personal histories. "The Waiter" TINFF 2025 Closing Film The Waiter, directed by Toka McBaror and executive produced by Ayo Makun, follows Akpos, a man struggling with life's challenges, who takes a temporary job as a waiter at the Crystal Hotel. The event being hosted is one organized by the Minister of Poverty Alleviation, where a scheme to aid the underprivileged is set to be launched. As Akpos navigates the complexities of his role, the film.
