Author: Peter Howell Movie Critic
Publication Date: July 19, 2023 - 11:00
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TIFF 2023 carries on despite Hollywood strikes, announces world premiere of Atom Egoyan’s ‘Seven Veils’
July 19, 2023
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced a third world premiere for its 48th edition in September, Atom Egoyan’s “Seven Veils,” despite ongoing strikes by Hollywood actors and writers that threaten to prevent many celebrities from attending.
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