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8th Toronto International Film Festival 1983

The 8th Toronto International Film Festival took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from September 9 to September 17, 1983, and introduced the Contemporary World Cinema programme. The festival also held a retrospective honoring director David Cronenberg and showcased the work of international filmmakers. 'The Big Chill' by Lawrence Kasdan was chosen as the opening film and later won the People's Choice Award.

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Highlights of 8th Toronto International Film Festival 1983 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 8th Toronto International Film Festival 1983. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1983 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

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Total movie wins

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Total people nominations

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Total people wins

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All People's Choice Award Winners and Nominees – 8th Toronto International Film Festival 1983

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the People's Choice Award category at the 8th Toronto International Film Festival 1983. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 8th Toronto International Film Festival Awards 1983 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 8th Toronto International Film Festival Awards 1983. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

8th Toronto International Film Festival - People's Choice Award

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