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Roll out the red carpet. Hit the spot lights. Cue the paparazzi. Action!

Cinema St. Louis proudly presents the14th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival from November 10th through the 20th

Movie buffs can delight in getting sneak previews of both traditional big screen and up-and-coming independent films showcased at some of St. Louis’ best movie venues including the historic Tivoli Theatre and The Pageant in The Loop neighborhood and on campus at Webster University

The extensive line-up includes 21 feature-length documentaries and 50 feature films. Films were submitted by artists from around the world including several from the former Yugoslavia, China and Iran. The USA also is represented with previews of independent and major studio product.

In addition to introducing new faces from around the globe, familiar stars will be shining in festival entries. Watch for stellar turns by Dame Judi Dench in “Mrs. Henderson Presents.” “Desperate Housewife” Felicity Huffman does a 360-degree turn as transsexual in “Transamerica” and former James Bond Pierce Brosnan takes a comedic turn as a hitman in “The Matador.”

Two of the highlights of the festival will be a special event honoring St. Louis’-own Cedric the Entertainer and a screening of “Beyond the Rocks,” a “lost” silent film starring Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino complete with live theatre organ accompaniment scored and performed by St. Louisan Stan Kann.

Of interest to St. Louis buffs, there are documentaries about the aforementioned Stan Kann, St. Louis comedienne Phyllis Diller, the old Gaslight Square entertainment district, the delightful Turtle Park playground near the St. Louis Zoo and riverboat gaming on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.

For a complete list of films, screening schedules, ticket prices and special event information, click on Cinema St. Louis’ web site.

The official hotel for festival attendees is Clayton on the Park, a chic property located in close proximity to the screening and event venues.