Here's a look at eight films out of the bunch that really seem worth waiting for, even though the more obscure entries are likely to throw up something very special indeed.

Still, here's a look at great filmmakers throwing their hats into the competition:

1. Adoration, by Atom Egoyan

Critically toasted director Egoyan hasn't made a feature length film for some time, and this movie about an Irish terrorist and his pregnant girlfriend comes to the festival riding a tidal wave of buzz.

Starring Scott Speedman and Rachel Blanchard, this drama might just be worth the wait.

Text: Raja Sen

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