TIFF Cinematheque Runs Pressure Season to October 28
The series marks the 50th anniversary of Horace Ové's film and includes a new 4K restoration screening in Toronto on October 24.
TIFF Cinematheque is running a season titled Pressure: Growing Up After the Windrush until October 28, Deadline reported. The programme is curated by TIFF Cinematheque programmer Vicky Wong and marks the 50th anniversary of Horace Ové's film Pressure.
The season includes screenings of Ten Bob in Winter, Step Forward Youth, Babylon, Burning an Illusion, The Passion of Remembrance, Twilight City and Lovers Rock.
Pressure will screen again in Toronto on October 24 in a new 4K restoration completed by the BFI National Archive and The Film Foundation.
Earlier in the season, on October 16, Pressure was presented at TIFF Cinematheque by Frances-Anne Solomon, founder of CaribbeanTales and the Windrush International Caribbean Film Festival.
Background
Pressure, described as the first Black British feature, was directed by Horace Ové. Babylon screened at TIFF in 1981 and Twilight City in 1989.
Quick answers
When is the 4K restoration of Pressure screening in Toronto?
The new 4K restoration of Pressure screens in Toronto on October 24.
Who restored Pressure?
The restoration was done by the BFI National Archive and The Film Foundation.
When does the TIFF Cinematheque season end?
The season Pressure: Growing Up After the Windrush runs until October 28.