The 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63), taking place September 26 through October 13, 2025 unveiled the Main Slate of 34 films from 26 countries.
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63rd New York Film Festival Unveils Main Slate Lineup with Titles by Laura Poitras, Joachim Trier and More
Sentimental Value (Kasper Tuxen)
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‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Trailer – A$AP Rocky Kidnaps Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s Neo‑noir Thriller Film
Highest 2 Lowest (A24 / Apple TV) A24 debuted the official trailer for Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee’s much‑anticipated neo‑noir thriller, based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 Japanese-language film High and Low, that reunites him with Denzel Washington for the first time in nearly two decades.
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‘No Other Choice’ Starring Lee Byung Hun of Squid Game Opens 30th Busan Film Festival
Lee Byung Hun in No Other Choice (courtesy BIFF) The South Korean black comedy thriller film No Other Choice starring Lee Byung Hun, known for starring as the Front Man in the Netflix series Squid Game, will open the 30th Busan International Film Festival taking place from September 17 to 26, 2025.
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‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Trailer – Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger Star in Bing Liu’s Drama Film
Preparation for the Next Life (Screenshot | Orion Pictures) Here is the official trailer for Preparation for the Next Life, an emotionally resonant drama film directed by Bing Liu, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe and Fred Hechinger as Skinner.
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Director Gus Van Sant to Receive Campari Passion for Film Award at Venice Film Festival
Gus Van Sant (Patrick Pendergast) Director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho, Elephant) will be honored with the Campari Passion for Film Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival taking place August 27th – September 6th, 2025.
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Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hu to Receive TIFF Tribute Awards
Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hu (courtesy TIFF) Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hu are the first honorees announced for the seventh annual TIFF Tribute Awards, taking place on Sunday, September 7 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Ido Fluk’s ‘Köln 75’ German Drama on Keith Jarrett’s Legendary Concert to Open in US Cinemas | Trailer
Köln 75 by Ido Fluk (Zeitgeist Films, Kino Lorber) Zeitgeist Films and Kino Lorber have partnered to release Köln 75, the German music-drama film by Ido Fluk starring Mala Emde (And Tomorrow the Whole World), John Magaro (Past Lives; September 5), and Michael Chernus (Severance; Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy).
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Briarcliff Entertainment to Release Steve Hudson’s ‘Stitch Head’ Animated Adventure Film
Stitch Head (Briarcliff Entertainment) Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired Stitch Head, the animated feature adventure film by Steve Hudson, with a wide theatrical release slated for October 29, 2025.
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‘Twinless’ Trailer – Dylan O’Brien Stars in James Sweeney’s Sundance Winning Indie Dramedy Film
Dylan O’Brien, Aisling Franciosi, and James Sweeney in Twinless (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions) The official trailer is here for Twinless, a sharp, emotionally charged indie dramedy film written and directed by James Sweeney. At its center is Dylan O’Brien, who delivers a mesmerizing dual performance as twin brothers Roman and Rocky. Sweeney himself stars as Dennis, the man Roman meets in a twin‑loss support group. Rounding out the ensemble are Aisling Franciosi, Lauren Graham, Chris Perfetti, and Tasha Smith
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‘Love, Brooklyn’ Trailer – André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, and Roy Wood Jr Star in Romance Drama Indie Film
Love, Brooklyn (Greenwich Entertainment) Here is the official trailer for Love, Brooklyn, the indie romance drama film starring André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, alongside Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese.
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Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ to World Premiere as Closing Film of New York Film Festival
Is This Thing On? (Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures) Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? will make its world premiere as the Closing Night film of the 63rd New York Film Festival, on Friday, October 10.
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San Sebastián Festival Unveils Poster Featuring Actress Marisa Parede + Honors Producer Esther García with a Donostia Award
(Pablo Gómez) The San Sebastián Festival unveiled the official poster of the 73rd edition, paying tribute to the late actress Marisa Parede. The festival also announced a Donostia Award will be presented to Pedro Almodóvar producer Esther García, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the El Deseo company.