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Comedy film festival starts todayThe 5th "Monte-carlo Film Festival de la Comédie," takes off today in the Grimaldi Forum. Seven comedies from Belgium, France, Italy, England and Germany are in competition this year. The English television actor, Stefan Schwartz, director of "Soft Top Hard Shoulder" in 1992, "International Shooting Fish" in 1997 and "The Abduction Club" in 2002 is participating with his latest film "The Best Man." French director and screen writer Édouard Molinaro, of "Cage aux Folles" fame, chairs the jury which comprises the Italian actress Giuliana De Sio, Belgium actress Lio, French actress Evelyne Bouix and Italian actor Danny Quinn. The Festival's main aim is to promote the different genres of comedy. One of those that will be screened during the evenings is "Festival" by American director Annie Griffin. A highlight, on November 11, is the screening of Mario Monicelli's "Pourvu que ce soit une fille" as part of homage to the 90-year-old director/producer. Several stars from the film will be present. Omar Sharif, Annie Girardot and Italian director Ettore Scola will be given prizes on November 12, when the awards will be presented in the Salle Prince Pierre at the Grimaldi Forum. The festival ends on the 12th. All films will be shown in original version with French subtitles. Entrance to watch the films in competition is free. tel:+377 99 99 20 00 AF 09.11.2005
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