‘Onwards and Sideways’ Director John Madden on Returning to TIFF After 16 Years With His Parkinson’s Romantic Drama Starring Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans

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‘Onwards and Sideways’ Director John Madden on Returning to TIFF After 16 Years With His Parkinson’s Romantic Drama Starring Laura Linney and Rhys IfansWorldPing
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What happened

When director John Madden first read Paul Mayhew-Archer’s script that was based on his experience living with Parkinson’s disease, he knew it had a ways to go.

But he recognized its potential.

Key facts

  • When director John Madden first read Paul Mayhew-Archer’s script that was based on his experience living with Parkinson’s disease, he knew it had a ways to go.
  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:05:00 UTC.

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  1. ‘Onwards and Sideways’ Director John Madden on Returning to TIFF After 16 Years With His Parkinson’s Romantic Drama Starring Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans

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