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Grace Kelly, Mandela, Salinger biopics previewed at Cannes

The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

Harvey Weinstein previewed some of his company's most anticipated upcoming releases at the 66th Cannes Film Festival on Friday. He's made a habit of such previews, and did the same last year for the Oscar-winning films "Django Unchained" and "Silver Linings Playbook."

Nicole Kidman was on hand in Cannes to introduce footage of "Grace of Monaco," in which she stars as Kelly after her wedding to Prince Rainier III. Monaco's royal familyis said to be none too pleased with the film.

Weinstein also showcased its Salinger documentary, "Salinger," which is being advertised as a kind of detective tale about the reclusive author, and the long-awaited "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," starring Idris Elba, which places Mandela almost in an action film context.

The Cannes Film Festival runs until May 26.

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