Toronto film festival kicks off with Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’, few stars
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TORONTO (Reuters) – The Toronto International Film Festival opened on Thursday with “The Boy and the Heron” by famed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, the first time an animated feature has taken the coveted spot. Although there was a dearth of star power on the red carpet due to the Hollywood actors strike, festival goers can look forward to some 50 films over 11 days, including Craig Gillespie’s “Dumb Money,” “Lee” which stars Kate Winslet and Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins”. The festival will also include directorial debuts for Patricia Arquette with “Gonzo Girl” and for Kristin Scott Thom…