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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

"Love" to open Edinburgh

John Maybury's biopic of Dylan Thomas, "The Edge of Love," will open the newly relocated Edinburgh film fest, now running June 18-29. 

Stars Cillian Murphy (pictured), Keira Knightley, and Matthew Rhys (as Thomas) are expected to attend with Maybury.

Started in 1947, Edinburgh boasts to being the longest continually running fest in the world.  It recently broke away from the city-wide, multidisciplinary festival held in August.
"The number of films we show is perfect," says new artistic director Hannah McGill. "For what we want to do, our size is optimum, as I want to maintain quality control. I'd prefer to grow the festival in other areas, like special events and interviews."

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