Star-studded TIFF lineup includes Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein'
The 50th edition of 11-day movie marathon will feature galas and special presentations from star directors including Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire,' Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune,' and Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.'
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