MUMBAI: Firaaq, a Percept Picture Company (PPC) production, is set to premier at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), beginning from 4 September.

Firaaq, the directorial debut of actor Nandita Das, deals with the impact of violence on human psyche and relationships. The film has been selected for the “contemporary world cinema premiere” slot of TIFF, ending on 13 September.

The star cast of the film includes Nasseruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Dipti Naval, Raghubir Yadav, Sanjay Suri, Tisca Chopra, Shahana Goswami and Nowaz.

Nandita says, “I have been attending TIFF since Fire, in 1996. It is a film lover’s festival and I am pleased that Firaaq will have its world premiere at TIFF. Festivals are very important to garner attention and international buyers for the film. I am looking forward to share this film with people in India. This time competition will be tough as many films by seasoned directors are contending for the place.”

Apart from Firaaq, PPC’s another production titled Kanjivaram will also be premiered at the nine-day film festival.

“PPC has been always recognised for producing thoughtful films. With the screening of two Indian films at TIFF, Indian talent will get an international platform to scatter their light all around the world. We are delighted with our association with an extremely talented actor and now a director, Nandita Das and this is a grand opportunity for us to get in touch with the worldwide audience,” said PPC joint managing director Shailendra Singh.