The Toronto Film Festival opens today. If you’re in the area and you’re not sure what to see, or if you’re just curious about some of the flicks that’ll be filling your local fleapit in a few months time, here’s your handy guide...

7. Paris, Not France

What’s the story?

Documentary filmmaker Adria Petty was granted exclusive access to Paris Hilton during one of the most turbulent years of the heiress’ life.

Featuring interviews with Paris's parents Rick and Kathy Hilton, Donald Trump and her sister Nicky, this is Paris as you’ve never seen her before.

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

Paris Hilton’s legal team is currently trying to block the release of the warts-and-all doc, if they succeed, this could be the only chance to see Hilton with her guard down.

And it’s got to be better than The Hottie & The Nottie.

6. Zack And Miri Make A Porno

What’s the story?

When old friends Zack And Miri run out of rent money, they decide to turn to the sex industry to save themselves by, um, making a porno.

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

If the trailers are to be believed, Miri looks like it was made by the Kevin Smith who helmed Clerks II and not the Silent Bob responsible for Jersey Girl.

5. Ghost Town

What’s the story?

Ricky Gervais plays Bertram Pincus, a man who wants to be left alone by humanity.

But when an operation goes wrong and Pincus starts to see dead people, humanity isn’t all he has to worry about...

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

Gervias has cracked the US TV market but, a couple of disappointing cameos aside, hasn’t managed to make waves in the film industry. This is your chance to see if he can carry a comedy...

4. Martyrs

What’s the story?

When Lucie (Mylène Jampanoï) bumps into the people she believes kidnapped her 15 years previously, she embarks on a vicious revenge mission.

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

Martyrs is the first French genre flick to receive an 18+ rating in its home country, which essentially equates to a ban in Blightly.

Brutal, traumatic and truly terrifying; we never thought we’d say this but this is one torture porn flick worth watching.

3. New York, I Love You

What’s the story?

Seen Paris, Je t’aime? Well, this is the sequel, featuring a new city but the same basic high-concept – a full length flick constructed entirely from shorts about love.

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

With directorial turns by the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Brett Ratner and a cast that includes Shia LeBouef, John Hurt, Christina Ricci and Kevin Bacon (making his 6 degrees game even easier to play), frankly, we’d like to see you come up with reasons not to buy a ticket. Curiosity alone should guide you to your seat.

2. Synecdoche, New York

What’s the story?

When Caden’s (Philip Seymour Hoffman) marriage collapses, the theatre director decides to turn his life into a play, casting actors to play himself, his wife and the kooky girl he has a crush on. Little does he know that life is about to imitate art in the weirdest way….

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

It’s the new Charlie Kauffman flick, who you’ll recognise as the big brain behind Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
New York is said to be weirder and better than both combined, if that doesn’t make you want to see it, we’re not coming to see the play of your life, because you’re dull.

1. Che

What’s the story?

Steven Soderbergh’s story of Che Guevera’s life as a revolutionary, split into two distinct parts.  The first covers Che’s life from 1955 to 1962, the second focuses on the events of 1966 and his death in 1967.

Why’s it worth the price of a ticket?

Because you’ll get value for money – Che is essentially two films for the prices of one.  We’d advise taking a pillow, though. Che will revolutionise your endurance levels – it’s over four hours long!