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Madonna has arrived in Venice ahead of the premiere of her second movie as a director.
The Venice Film Festival will mark the first time critics have seen W.E., which is based on the relationship between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.
The film marks Madonna's second attempt at directing.
As previously reported on Gigwise, Madonna’s production company apparently contacted the entire Royal Family when researching the role.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were among those who were said to have taken up the offer to meet the star.
The Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday (August 31) with a showing of George Clooney's new political film, The Idea Of March.
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