CIFF kicks off in Calgary

Posted Sep 19, 2013 7:38 am.

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The Calgary International Film Festival will be rolling out the red carpet Thursday.

Stars of film, tv and politics will be there for the celebrations.

The 10 day festival will kick off with opening gala film, The Grand Seduction, directed by award-winning Canadian Don McKellar.

Doors open at 7p.m.

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