Every year, the schedule starts with a foundation of "known quantities" -- a director I've followed over the years, something I've read about in the months preceding TIFF or a story I know.
And then there are the wild cards. The films with no history beyond the description in the catalog but with a hint that there may be something there that I'd enjoy.
"Imagine" falls into the latter category, a story of a blind man who attempts to teach blind kids are to live without the need of a cane or other aids.
I was curious how a visual medium like film could be used to tell this story and put it in the schedule.
It turned out to be a very good choice. A strong ensemble cast (led by Edward Hogg as the teacher) and a quiet, graceful narrative made for a beautiful film.
Highly recommended.
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