Films new and old will make up the City to City program at next month’s TIFF, which on Tuesday unveiled its selections of urban-minded movies.

The program, which this year will showcase films from and about Tel Aviv, will include 1969’s Big Dig, one of the best-loved Israeli comedies of its time; and Bena, a new film from director Niv Klainer that tells the story of a father dealing with his schizophrenic son.

The 10 titles in the program also include Eytan Fox’s The Bubble, about free-thinking liberals who come up against political tensions, and a two-part look back on Israeli film from director Raphael Nadjari. A History of Israeli Cinema — Part 1 will make its North American premiere at TIFF, recounting the Zionist struggle from 1932 to 1978. Part two explores the subsequent development of film culture in that country.

The festival organizers also unveiled plans for free performances and screenings, all taking place at Yonge-Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. Screenings, set for lunch hours, evenings and weekends, will include concert films (Woodstock, Ziggy Stardust et al) and silent movies with live musical accompaniment. A yodeling concert and a roller-derby match featuring stars of the Drew Barrymore film Whip It are also scheduled.