NAME OF FESTIVAL: New York Film Festival
SINCE: 1963
WHERE: New York, New York, U.S.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Since 1963, the New York Film Festival has brought new and important cinematic works from around the world to Lincoln Center. In addition to the Main Slate official selections, the festival includes newly restored classics, special events, filmmaker talks, panel discussions, an Avant-Garde showcase, and much more. The New York Film Festival highlights the best in world cinema, featuring top films from celebrated filmmakers as well as fresh new talent.
New York Film Festival
“A steadfast believer in cinema’s ability to both entertain and illuminate the human experience, Pedro had touched the hearts of film lovers around the world. Film at Lincoln Center is proud to honor Pedro Almodóvar with the 50th Chaplin Award.” – Lesli Klainberg, President, Film at Lincoln Center.
Marieanne Jean-Baptise stars in Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ – a compelling film about anger, family, and navigating life’s challenges.
Narrated by Ariana DeBose, Stanley Nelson’s San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood documentary will World Premiere as a Special Event of New York Film Festival
Showcasing digitally remastered, restored, and preserved works, films in Revivals for New York Film Festival tackle political unrest and conflict, women’s resistance, photography and other groundbreaking topics.
With an emphasis on new and innovative forms and voices, the Currents slate for the 62nd New York Film Festival showcases 12 feature films and 28 short films in six programs.
Spotlight of the 62nd New York Film Festival includes Pablo Larraín’s Maria, with Angelina Jolie starring as legendary opera singer Maria Callas.
Luca Guadagnino’s Queer starring Daniel Craig and Jason Schwartzman, will make its U.S. Premiere as the Spotlight Gala of New York Film Festival.
32 films including titles from Sean Baker, Mati Diop, Mike Leigh are featured in the Main Slate of the 62nd New York Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, will make its U.S. premiere as the Centerpiece selection for the New York Film Festival
Steve McQueen’s Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan will make its North American premiere as the Closing Night selection of the New York Film Festival.
“What an absolute honor for Nickel Boys to open the 62nd New York Film Festival…” said director RaMell Ross.
David Fincher’s The Killer has been named the surprise film at San Sebastian Festival and the Spotlight selection of New York Film Festival.