TIFF Tribute Gala Joaquin Phoenix | TIFF 2019

The 44th Toronto International Film Festival will feature the TIFF Tribute Gala, an annual awards fundraiser to support TIFF’s year-round programmes and its core mission to transform the way people see the world through film.
Joaquin Phoenix - TIFF Tribute Actor Award

[@TheMongolat]

Joaquin Phoenix deserves an award for being Joaquin Phoenix.

[@bryanmmusic]

Phoenix

[@joseluis.colungag]

He's the best Joaquin Phoenix,

[@munirajmeena6508]

True 😄

[@evamorley8361]

He really does

[@spookyfox730]

Agree

[@oldhollywoodangels]

Joaquin is aging like fine wine

[@Gingerboysarehere]

Lana Del Slay Not if he keeps smoking those cigarettes.

[@TardisInTheSkye]

@@Gingerboysarehere he's actually trying to quit. He talked about doing a hypnosis before a talk show. I hope he does quit

[@georgehorlock]

He's Vegan

[@taylorbrogdon1834]

agree, wish we got to see his brother age as well :(

[@flibgonrtsheglis242]

Omg... Such a crush. Awful, awful, crush.

[@gingernut6645]

phoenix is so chaotic and unpredictable, and that's what really interesting about this man

[@DraPaulaFlor]

chaotic? he has a law profile lifestyle, unpredictible cuz he is not like all the celebs in Hollywood, I thing he is like he wants and if you read about his life, you can understand his actions. He is unique, I love how he could have this amazing career and lives with the memory of River doing his best to honored him.

[@metalore]

His whole family has badass names.

[@catwearingshades]

metalore top it all of with a last name Phoenix and you can’t go wrong lol

[@lisadc4681]

@@catwearingshades Exactly. They had hippie parents who named them all the cool, earthy names.

[@melaniebushbybushby8463]

He is so attractive and has the most sweet soft voice

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

so attractive? What?

[@neb-roqket8739]

He is pretty hot!

[@FriidaBC]

I agree! He is so sweet and handsome!! 😍

[@marioskyjuicemonster]

thanks god hes not a jerk

[@applebomb4091]

He was hotter as Arthur fleck.

[@upama12]

The is something so raw and beautiful about Joaquin Phoenix.

[@tz-b5309]

Well said!!

[@maihuyen8224]

Upama Rai scorpio energy

[@PinkFury42]

The Oscar better goes to Joaquin and y'all better introduce him as Joker.

[@beeper5462]

shut up dude

[@heriksalvadorianreacts6646]

@@cassdelvalle CAUSE. ROBERT PATTINSON. WILLEN DAFOE AND OTHERS. JOAQUIN WAS GOOD BUT NOT THE BEST. SO SHUT UP TOO.

[@beeper5462]

i said shut up cuz introducing him as the joker is the cheesiest shit and he would fucking hate it

[@lillyhasund1846]

He should say that tho c:

[@Meli-mn2dc]

Yeeaaaaaa xD

[@ernaherlina8014]

I love how at the end of the speech he addressed his girlfriend Rooney Mara by calling her 'dragon', the girl with the dragon tattoo :)

[@Urglerbob]

Erna Herlina me too! Perfect couple!

[@bamsebamse7075]

Thank you for clarifying that.

[@bonbonvrock84]

😍😍 my kokoro

[@gigi-ux7wb]

anitabel89 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (i am sorry)

[@tee4303]

Ohhh thanks for explaining lol i was legit confused😩🤣🤣🤣 but yeh it makes sense now😆

[@bhavikparekh141]

YES! we have the green goblin and the joker here

[@josemanzanares3321]

WTF!!!!

[@PretentiousStuff]

lmao

[@ejiro241]

Yea I knew someone would mention this. Lol

[@galvinpro]

Vulko from Aquaman

[@mitrooper]

@@galvinpro Who's that?

[@traj2540]

I am something of a nefarious villain myself

[@EchoFilmHD]

funniest comment ive seen hahahaha

[@dissolvemusicofficial7652]

Bahahahahahah

[@d6wave]

Lol .

[@musicology9643]

#BoycottJoker🤣😂😂

[@aldo3g]

* applause *

[@Vickielindstrander]

I've never seen such Willem Dafoe so happy.

[@annahookings8140]

Amazing

[@TechnicJunglist]

Who doesn't love this guy? He's humble And incredibly talented. One of the best actors of our generation

[@TechnicJunglist]

@KitchensAreHot very relatable lol only makes him more appealing

[@k.vn.k]

@KitchensAreHot In a dorky way? Adorkable? Anyway, I love him. He has charisma, and just like any great artist, he is unique in his own way. Love him!

[@DraPaulaFlor]

@KitchensAreHot he isn´t awkward, he only is shy and doesnt like the overexposition.

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

I think people only know him for his quote “awkward” and “cringe” interviews, whatever that means

[@closetolastt8922]

"I'm a minor, stupid talent compared to my brother" - River Phoenix, 1993. One of his last print interviews. Seems he was his brothers champion way back when no one knew who Joaquin Phoenix was (literally, because he'd only ever been billed as 'Leaf' 😂) Also worth noting it was River Phoenix who advised him to start using his given name again in 1990.

[@AlejoDeLeonEdits]

Thats awesome

[@Redfield982]

Reminds me of speed racers older brother

[@misfitdanzig8152]

Well he's right this is call respect and the 90's.

[@patricebianch7001]

I had such a crush on him ( when he was known as leaf), when I saw him in Spacecamp and Ruskies. Had a crush on his brother too.

[@DraPaulaFlor]

I think...If river was alive nowadays, they both would be legends...they would be the great Phoenix Brothers.

[@antoniovaldespino6650]

3:51 "My publicist said: Somebody wants to give you an award, and I said: I'm in".

[@danielmims8467]

This is probably the deepest and honest public speech that I have ever heard him make . can't wait for joker , Phoenix is gonna crush it !

[@WilfredNo1Fan]

I love how he interrupted Dafoe's intro. So funny! Plus, he seems happier and comfortable now. That's nice to see. :)

[@rollyray1252]

Ever since he and Rooney Mara got together he started appearing outside more and more and he looks a lot happier. I'm so happy for them :)

[@WilfredNo1Fan]

@@rollyray1252 Yes, that seems to be true. I hope they live a good life together. They deserve the best. :)

[@bartsimpsonyellowmenace3780]

@@WilfredNo1Fan To be honest I would have done the same thing if I was Phoenix. Willem Dafoe is amazing, why not spend some time with him instead of just waiting.

[@Joanafandrade]

I'm so happy that he finally he is happy with Rooney Mara. After all he went through in h is life. He is the best.

[@nicolln7072]

0:45 "a bit... Hey! I'm introducing you" hahah Joaquin is so chaotic and I love him

[@umeshmessi1111111111]

do you know him personally?

[@TOT777SOS]

Aww. He mentioned River Phoenix. River deserves all credit he can get and all the love for what he had done back then being a fearless voice for the oppressed and the speechless. He pushed Joaquin into acting and knew he was going even back then. It makes me feel very emotional. I hope he sees this and feels proud of the man Joaquin had become.

[@nipunchawla]

Wow the filthy dragon line was so damn great for Rooney

[@isitool8]

What does he mean?

[@rameramaproductions]

@@isitool8 His wife, (Rooney Mara) is the girl with the dragon tattoo. He is saying he can't wait to celebrate his award with her in bed.

[@isitool8]

@@rameramaproductions thanks

[@ReiHeartilly]

@@rameramaproductions Really thanks!

[@ooneto193110]

@@rameramaproductions They are married?

[@nelsonromero6268]

Best Crossover: Green Goblin and the Joker.

[@aeonlincoln5474]

He looks healthy. Thank God, I was worried about him.

[@madamepersonne7728]

Why ? Did I miss something ? :O

[@madamepersonne7728]

@Taylor Anne Oh ok yes I know. But it's only for the role just like others actors, I wasn't worried but ok ^^

[@partizanlegis]

It reminded me of Christian Bale from the machinist, the guy had lost a ton of weight... he was like a skeleton

[@rigsby1454]

Dafoe could be The Joker as well

[@ecurb_hoe]

Both of them have amazing villain laughs

[@LookingTheBest]

I was convinced of that after Spiderman 1 he has the look and everything

[@MattGarcyaDC]

He will always be the green goblin

[@thedong786]

Darby uhh no , remember Jared letos performance

[@shankardas6938]

But nobody will watch it

[@heightstoniandotcom3814]

River lives on in Joaquin. I see it all the time. Love you Joaquin!!

[@84Elenai]

❤️

[@lolabow5421]

💗

[@elyy0345]

😇

[@lisa_5325]

Introverts are super awkward but luv that they all embrace it!! I miss river so much...

[@DarkTalesProduction]

@Freakyooo They could be

[@lisa_5325]

Freakyooo Anyone who cannot deal with a situation they are put in,they turn out to be ''awkward''.so in this case,when you put an introvert in a social gathering and all attention focuses on them,they are inconvenient but still try to deliver in an uneasy way which is called being awkward.

[@nipunchawla]

Dafoe ain't an introvert. He fucked Madonna for Pete's sake.

[@akaranzo]

@@nipunchawla What does that have to do with being introverted lmao

[@AngryChineseWoman]

Open a dictionary, Freakyooo said it all

[@JL-uz9ky]

My 1st and only TRUE CRUSH is on this BEAUTIFULLY exquisite, uniquely wonderful man...Joaquin. I absolutely adore him....MADLY!

[@rosev3551]

It broke my heart when he started talking about his brother you could see in his eyes and body language that he wanted to cry.. poor guy ,such an amazing actor!! River would be soo proud!!😔👏👏💓💓

[@faloticostefano]

Joaquin Phoenix, the best actor of his generation

[@marioreyes1985]

With DiCaprio and Christian Bale.

[@josemanzanares3321]

of course!!!

[@margaret7504]

Adam Driver

[@margaret7504]

Tom Hardy

[@PROTAGONIST_48]

Heath Ledger

[@raphaelafilippi1726]

Joaquin Phoenix is ​​such a lovely person and on top of that a brilliant actor. 😍❤

[@josef.david.mushpile]

I love how he starts with a very heart felt emotional speech. And then ends with. There’s a filthy dragon in the room and I wanna rip its wings off and fashion them into a blanket and sleep with it forever and ever. It was like an M. Night Shamalan twist.

[@DraPaulaFlor]

it´s a mix between shamalan & fincher lol

[@lesliechan31]

God Joaquin is so gorgeous. I just can't put it in words.

[@ashishnalavade9244]

It's about time oscars win a Joaquin Phoenix.

[@zarzartinwin593]

He is a classy actor and who is getting more and more handsome with age.

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

River and Joaquin are the most talented brothers ❤️

[@kerrxitan2560]

Exactly!

[@shennine7044]

Joaquin Phoenix is pure life - honest, unpredictable, remarkable yet flawed.

[@aissers6840]

I became obsessed with Joaquin Phoenix

[@MelissaNgai]

He is so special and that speech was the perfect balance of sincerity and intent, and humor and chaos. It's so beautiful.

[@brabbit3389]

Just a mention of River, what an amazing actor Joaquin is

[@musicu-gp6to]

I love how humble both are. In fact Dafoe is so sweet!!!!

[@EpicHysteria]

I love how he talks conversationally as if he's just talking to a friend instead of, you know, an audience at an awards ceremony!

[@lilahesse1774]

what a dope speech also what he said about Rooney is romantic and sexy as hell

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

@fifi is not my name It's probably his pet name for her, since she starred in *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.* So, yes, a term of endearment between them.

[@lilahesse1774]

@fifi is not my name in this context yes, clearly

[@doctorpain9369]

I can literally picture River saying those words to Joaquin. If Joaquin is a mega star now, just wonder what River would have been!

[@starsroof_1633]

Dafoe looks so cheerful and enthusiastic here, its quite endearing

[@fxcoin4529]

He is so emotional here and its so good omg

[@anelvale2010]

privet andrei So true! I've never heard him like this.

[@tinuflint393]

Something tell me that the dragon comment was intended for Rooney mara since she played Lisbeth in the girl with the dragon tattoo! If so, his way to address her was soo sweet and subtle!!

[@DraPaulaFlor]

it was cuz, Rooney is shy and he wanted to credit her but in a methaphoric way.

[@dissolvemusicofficial7652]

Joaquin and Willem need an award for being such great friends 👬

[@stereodan7180]

Green Goblin : "Gentlemen, please welcome, Joker!" Marvel & DC heroes : "oh crap."

[@alencode]

Joaquin “Joker” Phoenix 👏🏼

[@James-cu9ul]

Telios Abraxas green goblin and joker 😂

[@j.j.4150]

Willem Dafoe always comes across as such a nice soul, despite having the face of an evil Goblin (the irony).

[@cristinamarierosado10]

That was beautiful how he spoke of his brother River . 💯

[@hejolasia6692]

I love the presentation of Willem

[@filmtoppings]

If you're one of those people who never heard of Joaquin until Joker. Go watch his films, one of the greatest actors of our time

[@ananyav7073]

I love how he addressed Rooney!!

[@84Elenai]

Man, I want a man like him saying those things to me 😍

[@ananyav7073]

@@84Elenai yeahh...me too!

[@allyclaire784]

Seems she’s been a great influence on him

[@davidshort8016]

Humble, and heartfelt. Tremendous actor.

[@ix7666]

Such a genuine nice guy. Deserves all the success coming his way.

[@vuk030]

Joaquin is one of the greatest actors that have ever walked this earth.... and still keep on going.

[@lexiaguilar7592]

God Bless the entire Phoenix family! I found it extremely touching how Joaquin was so humble in thanking his beautiful sisters and his mother and father. But most importantly how he thanked his late brother River. River will always be a huge inspiration to me as well as the rest of the Phoenix family. They are all incredible and talented actors and musicicans.

[@brianmorgan4523]

JOAQUIN PHOENIX WILL GET AN ACADEMY AWARD, FOR JOKER, THIS IS MY PREDICTION.

[@user-ch9zq9kn4p]

This is not a prediction, this is a spoiler

[@MrGenexxx]

This is a spoiler, not a prediction.

[@josemanzanares3321]

WTF

[@brianmorgan4523]

NO BECAUSE I CAN TELL, FROM THE TRAILER, THAT HE IS A GREAT ACTOR. UNLIKE MOST ACTORS OUT THERE.

[@shibani187]

He will fucking get it!!!..

[@angososono]

OMG what he said about roomey I fel in love...

[@mateoairaudo5535]

Extraordinaire actor. He´d better receive the Oscar for Joker, to say the least.

[@lonewalkerproductions]

I love this entire segment, just 2 super humble yet heavily decorated actors

[@annetekoul]

Such an amazing actor! I have been following him ever since Quills. He has come a long way since then. His performance in the film Joker was simply mind blowing! Phenomenal! Superb! Outstanding! Amazing! Beyond words! Love you Joaquin!!!!

[@yashsalve7702]

Dafoe looks like a comic accurate joker.

[@evadasseville8657]

Joaquin laughing at his own documentary about himself (where he was acting) is so pure

[@folarinosibodu]

Great to watch two of the most quirky actors together. This is a rare event in the wild.

[@HM-im6go]

This was such an intimate speech, you could really feel the emotion in every spoken word. May this (very deserved) award be one of many to be received by Joaquin this year.

[@Sea_witch_]

What a BEAUTIFUL introduction. By none other than the genius Dafoe himself.

[@drfloyd82]

Phoenix: how I think my hair looks like... Dafoe: how it really looks like...

[@jadex9733]

Joaquin has a unique look, quite good looking tbf esp with those piercing blue eyes

[@JotaDM2023]

The next "battle" for the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role: Willem Dafoe (for "The Lighthouse") "vs." Joaquin Phoenix (for the "Joker"). Two greatest actors, two greatest performances.

[@googalacticgoo]

When I think of De foe, could never forget epic performance on Platoon

[@JotaDM2023]

@@googalacticgoo me too! Academy Award-winning film!

[@ozybeastias8893]

I believe that A24’s going to campaign Dafoe for Supporting, not Lead.

[@bigmike2800]

@Henry Mv cannes usually didnt matter that much in Oscars. Hope this year isnt the same

[@bigmike2800]

@Henry Mv yeah they included, but winning is not an option

[@allyclaire784]

He deserves his happy ending. Glad to see him looking happy and healthy. That usually happens when you meet the love of your life ❤️

[@TheMschelsea91]

Who cares what some critics think of Joker, this guy deserves an Oscar already. Especially since he seems like a really nice humble guy irl. I remember watching an interview of Mark Ruffalo who used to live with him while filming for a movie, and he had nothing but praises for Joaquin

[@darlenehenry1742]

He is so humble just love that about him.

[@miffy891]

OK, how absolutely lovely was that exchange between Dafoe and Phoenix?!

[@meggy0]

What a lovely, weird, funny, charming speech. I want to go under the filthy blanket with him and Mara. He's such a talent. Her will always be my favorite performance.

[@AP-sm2uq]

Willem seems so cool.

[@haloed-hero]

adapo 67 yes

[@irisss8312]

5 times I went to the movies to see the Joker Joaquin Phoenix. From the first shots I clung to my chair from emotions I could not understand. In some shots the tears were not allowed to watch the movie. It was as if my soul had been transferred to the screen and I was Arthur Fleck. In late without tears look impossible. Arthur's entire life from childhood, when he was a little boy, to the Joker-all in these frames... Todd is The best Director. Joaquin is The best actor. Geniuses! and the whole crew. Thank you very much for your creativity and great work!!! With love from Russia. Come to us in the summer. Winter is very cold:) we love you and are grateful !)

[@normanosborn4372]

Do you know how much Willem Dafoe SACRIFICED for his speech ?!

[@spambaitpro]

I WAS gonna give Joaquin a quick introduction, but now that you've really PISSED ME OFF, I'm gonna read it nice...and...slow.

[@LookingTheBest]

The next day Phoenix is vaporized by the Green Goblin.

[@normanosborn4372]

@saenzfiction you SLIME !

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

@@spambaitpro IM DEAD🤣

[@saeedvazirian]

REVENGE ME!

[@ElizabethAlfaro]

“I don’t care... let’s do this” I’m in love!

[@MrCodyhoskins]

It's funny that Dafoe was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Shadow of the Vampire the same year as Phoenix was for Gladiator. They played two villainous characters who were based on real people, one that required a lot of make-up to look monstrous and the other just a weight gain and some eye liner to look powerful and menacing. Here they are talking about Phoenix's newest villain role which Dafoe has been a contender for in the past and now they have both played two psychotic cackling comic book villains.

[@JazzMJFAN]

River & Joaquin Phoenix has been my all time favorite actors the past 15 years ❤️

[@duske_]

But River died nearly 26 years ago

[@bryanmmusic]

Duske so....? Would you say that if their favourite actor were James Dean, Robin Williams, Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy, Marlon Brando, etc?

[@themadtitan7603]

Amazing speech by Jaqouin and loved how he talked about him and his brother River watching Raging Bull and now he's in a movie inspired by it.

[@AbsolutelyNOT00737]

He just gets more adorable with age

[@yoyi2740]

I love this man so much. I don't know why? Awwwww yes I know, because he Is so honest and sincere.

[@nadajunakovic3313]

One of my favourite actor, very talented and great human being. The man with beautiful eyes, but sometimes so sad...I love him. So, Joaquin, let's go for an Oscar, after all you really deserve it very well!!

[@b.pack3]

Dafoe was SNUBBED for the Oscar. His Lighthouse performance was the best of any supporting actor this year.

[@BARBRAPEACE]

Willem and Joaquin.... 2/5 oscar contenders 2020.

[@VideoNozoki]

Willem Dafoe has 4 Oscar nominations, and Joaquin has 3 Oscar nominations so far (Sep. 2019). That is an impressive star-studded podium!

[@michaelforthriller]

one of them played the joker and the other seriously NEEDS to!!!

[@shashikantbahekar1125]

He is fucking green Goblin

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

@@shashikantbahekar1125 r/woooosh

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

@@Blitz-dm3kv It's just a sir joke r/whooosh

[@stevena4737]

@@I-speak-U-shut-it yeaaaaaaa i don't think you know what "r/woosh" means

[@jbb2009]

Hearing Joaquin talk about his brother River :( that was such a sweet memory. I remember River had starred in on of my fav movies 'Running on Empty' with Martha Plimpton. She later played the older sister of Joaquin's character Gary in Parenthood, and coincidentally also had Keanu Reeves in the movie who was River's best friend. Both brothers are extraordinary talents, and can't wait to see Joaquin in Joker.

[@joaoclaudio6812]

I Hope We are Stairing at the next Oscar Winners, Joaquin Phoenix (Best Actor) and Willem Dafoe (Best Supporting Actor). They deserve after a lifetime of amazing performances.

[@AJ-ib6hj]

River Phoenix 😭😭❤❤

[@mnshahab3857]

Joaquin will win Oscar and also Willem Defoe for his drama movie he's making with Robert Pattinson

[@MatauReviews]

it's a horror film

[@nota_2526]

Lmao “drama movie”

[@mehulsaxena7668]

It actually is a dark comedy

[@MatauReviews]

@@mehulsaxena7668 and a horror film

[@MatauReviews]

@Telios Abraxas it's very obviously a Lovecraftian/weird fiction influenced horror film. Don't give me that "The Shining didn't really scare me so I wouldn't call it a horror film" shit lol. Definitely a horror film not only in theory but execution. And they just did research of old lighthouse books and the dialects of the time. I'm pretty sure it isn't based on a true story but hey I could be wrong! Maybe the lighthouse really was bewitched!

[@p.s.csdeaky8530]

Joaquin Phoenix and Willem Dafoe sharing words, holding each other, basically almost kissing, this is a fantasy come true, the universe almost collapse holy crap!

[@Nicolethirty4]

That dragon reference at the end I think is referred to his girlfriend Roony Mara. She played Girl with a Dragon tattoo.

[@lionlight777]

Clarified it for me.thx

[@zexedearth89]

Nah i think its defo cus of his brother. Doing heroin was also called "Chasing the Dragon" in 60's and 70's culture. Why would he call his girlfriend filthy and why would he rip the wings off, also he was tryin' not to cry at that point.

[@Nicolethirty4]

@@zexedearth89 He also said he wants to sleep with it.

[@zexedearth89]

@@Nicolethirty4 so? Another metaphore. Im not sayin its that for sure but who doesnt like a good mystery. Also why would he hold his tears at that point?

[@tula__]

@@zexedearth89 nah bud. You're wrong here. You must learn sarcasm and new age passion lines (not old school romantic ones) where they say, bad is sexy. And said he wants to wrap up in a blanket with the dragon (Rooney, gwtdt was one of her remarkable films), rip her wings (won't let her fly AWAY) and sleep forever (basically a cute marriage proposal).

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Clip the wings of that Dragon and slay it beneath your bed man! 😂😂😂 gorgeous Rooney Mara.

[@joeelle6880]

Joaquin ... joaquin we get it , but look at Williem he is so soft OMG 💜💜

[@CrashQueen101]

"I don't know who's giving me this award, or why, and frankly, I don't care." Fuck I wish I could be this bold in life!

[@ItzJu5tiN]

Make some room for the Oscar award too.

[@johnromerodango2352]

The JOKER and the GREEN GOBLIN in one stage. 2 of the greatest villains ever in comic book history.

[@awesomemovieclips735]

The acting n all his dialogues (n d way he delivers it ) shown on both d official trailers, already deserves an oscar.. He is tttooooooo fucking good.. Love Joaquin.. From a fan.. N i hope ur movie earns lots n lots of dollars n more success in ur life..

[@waldemarbarrientos3887]

Mr Dafoe Introducing Mr Phoenix, insane. Dafoe great great actor.