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Venice readies for Hollywood royalty

Film festival kicks off on Wednesday with world premiere of Victoria & Abdul
Wed, Aug 30, 2017 - 5:50 AM

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The world premiere of Victoria & Abdul, featuring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal, is set to be a highlight of the festival.

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HOLLYWOOD royalty, in the shape of George Clooney, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, will share the limelight with a 19th century British monarch at this year's Venice Film Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday.

The world premiere of Victoria & Abdul, Stephen Frears' big...

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