Updated: Sept. 16, 2016 at 6:05 AM

Best of the Toronto International Film Festival (51 images)

Originally envisioned as a "festival of festivals" - this year's 40th annual Toronto International Film Festival is underway and drawing many of Hollywood's top celebrities.

Sigourney Weaver (L) and Michelle Rodriguez arrive at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of '(re)Assignment' at Ryerson Theatre in Toronto, Canada on September 14, 2016. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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(L-R) Director/writer Robin Swicord, Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner arrive at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of 'Wakefield' at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2016. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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Vanessa Redgrave arrives at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of 'The Secret Scripture' at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada on September 15, 2016. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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Michelle Williams arrives at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of 'Manchester By The Sea' at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2016. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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