1987 Toronto International Film Festival
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Opening filmI've Heard the Mermaids Singing
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted byToronto International Film Festival Group
Festival dateSeptember 10, 1987–September 19, 1987
 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | I've Heard the Mermaids Singing |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Hosted by | Toronto International Film Festival Group |
| Festival date | September 10, 1987–September 19, 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Website | tiff |
The 12th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 10 and September 19, 1987. I've Heard the Mermaids Singing by Patricia Rozema was selected as the opening film.[1]
The Princess Bride by Rob Reiner won the People's Choice Award at the festival. André the Giant, one of the stars of the film, sat on a girth constructed especially for him during the premiere of the film at the festival.[2][3]
The festival featured a retrospective of seven films by Pedro Almodóvar.[4]
| Award[5][6] | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| People's Choice Award | The Princess Bride | Rob Reiner |
| Best Canadian Feature Film | Family Viewing | Atom Egoyan |
| Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation | Artist on Fire | Kay Armatage |
| International Critics' Award | Night Zoo | Jean-Claude Lauzon |