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The Toronto International Film Festival will end its 10-day gathering with the world premiere of Paul Andrew Williams’ feel-good movie “Song for Marion.”
“Song for Marion” stars Gemma Arterton, Vanessa Redgrave and Terrence Stamp and centers on a curmudgeonly older man (Stamp) who is coaxed out of his shell by a young choir director.
North American rights have already been snapped up by the Weinstein Company, prompting speculation that the film’s closing night berth could be used as a springboard to Oscar success.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
“Song for Marion” Paul Andrew Williams, UK World Premiere
A feel-good, heart-warming story about how music can inspire you. Song for Marion stars Terence Stamp as Arthur, a grumpy pensioner who can’t understand why his wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) would want to embarrass herself singing silly songs with her unconventional local choir. But choir director Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton) sees something special in the reluctant Arthur and refuses to give up on him. As she coaxes him out of his shell, Arthur realizes that it is never too late to change.