Madonna’s W.E movie to be Gala premiere at TIFF
Brad Pitt, Lars von Trier, Tilda Swinton, Francis Ford Coppola, Cameron Crowe, Madonna, Sarah Polley, Juliette Binoche, Alexander Payne, Kristin Scott Thomas, Fernando Meirelles, Jane Fonda, Mia Farrow, Ryan Gosling, Elizabeth Olsen, Seth Rogen and George Clooney are among those with films heading to the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
At a press conference today in the Canadian city, festival co-director Cameron Bailey and CEO and director Piers Handling were on hand to announce the first batch of TIFF’s 36th slate.
Here’s how Madonna’s W.E is described in the Galas section:
• W.E.
Madonna, United Kingdom
North American Premiere
W.E. is a romantic exploration of the mysterious connection across decades between two women confronting the consequences of desire. Caught in a loveless Manhattan marriage, abused and frustrated Wally (Abbie Cornish) obsesses over Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough), the stylish American divorcee who captured the heart of Edward the VIII (James D‟Arcy) who abdicated the throne as King of England. As the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis spends the rest of her life in the glare of celebrity exile. Inspired by the Duchess‟ determination to pursue love in the face of social exile, Wally escapes into the arms of another man (Oscar Isaac) whose love sets her free. Madonna and a world class team of collaborators present a passionate tale of the search for love and the meaning of happiness. W.E. (for Wallis and Edward, forever entwined in the love story of the 20th century) is a rich, cinematic portrayal of two strong women resolved to find romance.
The Festival runs from September 8 to September 18 this year.
From Indiewire.com. Thanks to Kevin.