Golden Compass world premiere (REUTERS VIDEO)

Actors Nicole Kidman, Eva Green, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards attend the world premiere of 'The Golden Compass'.

The story is set in a world where witches rule the northern skies, ice bears are the bravest warriors and where every human is joined by an animal spirit representing their soul.

But the film has already come under attack from conservative Christian groups for portraying religion in an unflattering light.

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