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TIFF 2026: The Lion Does Not Concern Himself Turns Toxic Masculinity Into a Rom-Com That Actually Works

September 12, 2026October 18, 2026 - by Shah Shahid

A new short film premiering at TIFF 2026 takes on the podcasting manosphere through a unique lens. The Lion Does Not Concern Himself turns this idea into a disarmingly sweet …

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TIFF 2026 Exclusive: Zarrar Kahn and Mohammad Ali Hashmi on The Lion Does Not Concern Himself

September 2, 2026October 18, 2026 - by Shah Shahid

With this year’s Toronto International Film Festival just around the corner, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of my favourite filmmakers about bringing this new project to …