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Sands Film Festival

14 April – 16 April 2023

Stanley Tucci will attend a screening of Big Night
Stanley Tucci will attend a screening of Big Night

Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews will run from April 14 to 16. Among this year's guests are Stanley Tucci and Joe Russo, who will take part in a Q&A about Big Night.

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