Venice film festival 2011 to screen trio of British films

Starry Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy remake among homegrown films competing with Clooney, Polanski and Madonna for Golden LionIt may not have the star wattage of Cannes, or the cutting-edge credibility of SXSW, but a berth at the Venice film festival is still one of the most sought-after slots in the film industry calendar. And when its full lineup was announced on Thursday, it emerged that three British films were strong enough to secure screenings in the competition for the Golden Lion, Venice's p...

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