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Les Arcs opening & hosting European Film Festival:

The French ski resort of Les Arcs is to host the first European Film Festival. The festival coincides with the opening of the resort for the 2009/10 season.

The European Film Festival will run from 5 to 12 December with daily screenings. According to The Guardian, the festival ...

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