Toronto Hides Itself (2019)
Los Angeles Plays Itself. Toronto Hides Itself, an exploration of Toronto’s representation in film.
Its title riffing on that of Thom Andersen's Los Angeles Plays Itself. Researcher and filmmaker Alexandra Anderson presents her exploration of Toronto’s representation in film. Hollywood's neocolonial use of Toronto as a pseudonymous urban backdrop with the way Canadian filmmakers themselves have portrayed it over the years. Often slyly funny (the Incredible Hulk seems to hate Yonge Street as much as Goin' Down the Road's hosers were fascinated by it), and featuring trenchant ruminations from such commentators as Bruce McDonald, Piers Handling, Atom Egoyan, Patricia Rozema, and Geoff Pevere, Toronto Hides Itself is essential viewing for anyone interested in our city's cine-history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toronto Hides Itself about?
- Its title riffing on that of Thom Andersen's Los Angeles Plays Itself. Researcher and filmmaker Alexandra Anderson presents her exploration of Toronto’s representation in film. Hollywood's neocolonial use of Toronto as a pseudonymous urban backdrop with the way Canadian filmmakers themselves have portrayed it over the years. Often slyly funny (the Incredible Hulk seems to hate Yonge Street as much as Goin' Down the Road's hosers were fascinated by it), and featuring trenchant ruminations from such commentators as Bruce McDonald, Piers Handling, Atom Egoyan, Patricia Rozema, and Geoff Pevere, Toronto Hides Itself is essential viewing for anyone interested in our city's cine-history.
- Who directed Toronto Hides Itself?
- Toronto Hides Itself was directed by Alexandra Anderson.
- How long is Toronto Hides Itself?
- Toronto Hides Itself has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Toronto Hides Itself?
- Toronto Hides Itself is a Documentary film.
- Where was Toronto Hides Itself produced?
- Toronto Hides Itself was produced in Canada.