| 1986 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Host: | Toronto International Film Festival Group |
| Opening: | The Decline of the American Empire |
| Location: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Language: | English |
| Date: | – |
The 11th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 4 and September 13, 1986. The Decline of the American Empire by Denys Arcand was selected as the opening film. It won People's Choice Award at the festival and later got nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars.[1] [2]
| Award[3] [4] | Film | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Choice Award | The Decline of the American Empire | Denys Arcand | |
| Best Canadian Feature Film | The Decline of the American Empire | Denys Arcand | |
| Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation | Sitting in Limbo | John N. Smith | |
| Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation | Dancing in the Dark | Martha Henry (for acting) | |
| International Critics' Award | Man Facing Southeast | Eliseo Subiela |