Affleck wins Venice film fest top actor

Ben Affleck won the best actor prize at the 63 d annual Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of the late TV Superman George Reeves in director Allen Coulter 's ``Hollywoodsland." The world's oldest film festival also recognized Helen Mirren as best actress for playing Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears 's ``The Queen" about the days following the death ... (Full article: 808 words)

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