[2][3] In Praise of Older Women directed by George Kaczender was selected as the opening film.

Despite that, some of the TIFF staff managed to smuggle original uncut version of the film and run it into the theatre.

Difficulties arose when audiences waiting outside the theatre noticed that each ticket admitted two person thus causing anger in the crowd.

[4][5] The People's Choice Award was introduced this year, which is given to a feature film chosen by a vote of the festival audience.

[6] Louis Malle's film Pretty Baby was banned by the OFRB, due to its sensitive subject matter.