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Toronto: ‘Purgatory’ Director Navigates Warring Parents and Girl Power in Dark Divorce Comedy

Lindsey Lanzillotta's debut feature starring J.K. Simmons premieres at TIFF.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 12 Sept 2026 · updated 1h ago

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  1. Toronto: ‘Purgatory’ Director Navigates Warring Parents and Girl Power in Dark Divorce Comedy The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. ‘Purgatory’ Review: This Charming Catholic Coming-of-Age Story Never Quite Ascends IndieWire

In this story

  • Lindsey Lanzillotta
  • J.K. Simmons
  • Ruby McGurrin
  • Abby Elliot
  • John Reynolds
  • TIFF

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