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The first Monday of TIFF is when things start to get back to normal in Toronto as the opening weekend frenzy of visitors starts to disperse, and the festival becomes more about the movies and less about the big events.
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Case in point is the excitement and chaos that surrounded the Canadian premiere of La La Land starring Emma Stone , who won the Best Actress prize in Venice for this role, and Canada’s own Ryan Gosling . Fans. Wanted. To. See. The. Cast. At one point, Stone even hopped across streetcar tracks to greet screaming people.
READ MORE: TIFF 2016: The best red carpet moments so far
In the film, which is the stars’ third movie together, Gosling portrays a dedicated jazz musician named Sebastian who falls for aspiring actress Mia (Stone); their relationship is tested as their careers evolve.
Then came the frenzy over Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner , who danced their way along the red carpet for Canadian director Denis Villeneuve ‘s sci-fi project, Arrival .
Monday evening wrapped up with a glimpse of Mr. Pretty Woman himself, Richard Gere ; he walked the red carpet for the premiere of Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer.
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For a candid look at TIFF 2016 Day 5, check out some of the best images below.
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Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone arrive for the premiere of "La La Land" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Ryan Gosling arrives for the premiere of "La La Land" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Ryan Gosling arrives for the premiere of "La La Land" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Ryan Gosling arrives for the premiere of "La La Land" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Musician John Legend attends the "La La Land" Premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Actress Emma Stone attends the "La La Land" premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Actress Emma Stone and actor/executive producer John Legend attends the "La La Land" Premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Actress Emma Stone attends the "La La Land" Premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Musician John Legend attends the "La La Land" Premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Actor J.K. Simmons attends the "La La Land" Premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Actor Richard Gere attends "Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer" during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Actress Olivia Hamilton (L) and director Damien Chazelle attend the "La La Land" Premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Steven Tyler attends a Janie's Fund Fundraiser at Cambria Gallery During TIFF on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Amy Adams walks the red carpet at the premiere of Arrival at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner pose for photographers during the premiere of "Arrival" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner pose for photographers during the premiere of "Arrival" at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Jeremy Renner poses for photographers during the premiere of Arrival at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Eight-year-old actress Abigail Pniowsky poses for photographers during the premiere of Arrival at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Amy Adams poses for a selfie at the premiere of Arrival at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2016.
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Actors Amy Adams (L) and Jeremy Renner attend the "Arrival" premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 12, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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