'' The Lady '' had its world premiere on 12 September 2011 at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival . On 29 October 2011 it was shown as closer at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival . Cohen Media Group , the US distributor of the film , had a one-week limited Academy Engagement theatrical run in Los Angeles during 2 – 8 December 2011 . Moreover , there was an exclusive screening at the Asia Society in New York . Mongrel Media released the film in Canada on 6 April 2012
36th Toronto International Film Festival
2011 Toronto International Film Festival
The Lady (2011 film)