The Toronto International Film Festival has added Lil Nas X to its 2023 lineup, as the pop star will be launching his new documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero next month.
The film, directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, follows the musician on his first-ever tour. It was shot over the course of 60 days on tour.
"Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero is a triumphant ode to the extraordinary power of self-expression, music, and identity," TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said in a statement. "In this groundbreaking documentary, we witness Lil Nas X challenging boundaries and reshaping the artistic landscape. The film's captivating journey underscores the profound impact of Lil Nas X, who fearlessly brings audiences together through the universal language of music. We are thrilled to host Lil Nas X at TIFF this year."
Long Live Montero will be part of TIFF's Gala lineup. It was produced by RadicalMedia, in association with Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content Division, Columbia Records and Museum & Crane. It doesn't yet have a confirmed plan for its wide release after TIFF.
TIFF 2023 will also feature music docs about Nickelback and Paul Simon, plus a Q&A with Talking Heads for the rerelease of Stop Making Sense.
The film, directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, follows the musician on his first-ever tour. It was shot over the course of 60 days on tour.
"Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero is a triumphant ode to the extraordinary power of self-expression, music, and identity," TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said in a statement. "In this groundbreaking documentary, we witness Lil Nas X challenging boundaries and reshaping the artistic landscape. The film's captivating journey underscores the profound impact of Lil Nas X, who fearlessly brings audiences together through the universal language of music. We are thrilled to host Lil Nas X at TIFF this year."
Long Live Montero will be part of TIFF's Gala lineup. It was produced by RadicalMedia, in association with Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content Division, Columbia Records and Museum & Crane. It doesn't yet have a confirmed plan for its wide release after TIFF.
TIFF 2023 will also feature music docs about Nickelback and Paul Simon, plus a Q&A with Talking Heads for the rerelease of Stop Making Sense.
