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64th New York Film Festival programming announcements

Overview

The 64th New York Film Festival, running from September 25 to October 12, has released comprehensive programming details across its Main Slate, Spotlight, Currents, and Talks sections.

The Main Slate features 32 films, including the opening night drama ‘Paper Tiger’ by James Gray, starring Adam Driver and Miles Teller. Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ starring Pedro Pascal serves as the centerpiece gala, while Ava DuVernay’s documentary ‘14th’ will close the festival. Other notable Main Slate entries include works by Pedro Almodóvar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Andrew Haigh, and Mike Leigh.

The Spotlight lineup includes Tom McCarthy’s ‘A Statement,’ an ensemble film set in 1980 Florida regarding CO2 emissions, and Jonathan Glazer’s documentary ‘Joy of Joys,’ a project described as ‘by children, for children’ featuring footage from conflict zones like Gaza and Ukraine. Other Spotlight films include Takashi Yamazaki’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard,’ and Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord.’

The Currents section, organized by Film at Lincoln Center, focuses on international and experimental cinema with 15 features and 28 shorts. Highlights include the world premiere of Tala Hadid’s ‘Bardi’ and a world premiere restoration of Fred Camper’s ‘Suicide Note.’

Complementing the screenings, the ‘Talks’ program, hosted by Film at Lincoln Center in partnership with Rolex, will feature dialogues such as a conversation between Pedro Almodóvar and Sofia Coppola, and James Gray in conversation with Martin Scorsese. The festival will also host the sixth annual Amos Vogel Lecture, delivered by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi. The Deep Focus Talks will host directors including Lee Chang-dong, Mike Leigh, and Valeska Grisebach. Additionally, Marine Atlan’s ‘La Gradiva,’ winner of the Grand Prize at the 2026 Cannes Critics’ Week, will make its U.S. premiere on September 27.

Entities

New York Film Festival · Film at Lincoln Center · Martin Scorsese · Jonathan Glazer · Abbey Road Studios

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    New York Film Festival announces 64th edition programming and talks

    The 64th New York Film Festival features a wide array of filmmaker talks and the U.S. premiere of Marine Atlan’s ‘La Gradiva’ at Lincoln Center.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    New York Film Festival announces 64th edition lineup of filmmaker talks

    Film at Lincoln Center announced the “Talks” program for the 64th New York Film Festival, featuring dialogues with filmmakers like Pedro Almodóvar, Sofia Coppola, and Martin Scorsese.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    New York Film Festival announces Currents lineup

    The New York Film Festival announced its Currents lineup, featuring 15 features and 28 shorts, headlined by the world premiere of Tala Hadid’s ‘Bardi’.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    New York Film Festival announces Spotlight lineup with world premieres

    The 64th New York Film Festival has unveiled its Spotlight lineup, featuring world premieres from Tom McCarthy and Jonathan Glazer, including films focused on climate change and global charity efforts.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    New York Film Festival Announces 32-Film Main Slate for 64th Edition

    The 64th New York Film Festival (Sept 25‑Oct 12) announced a 32‑film Main Slate, opening with James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” centering on Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!,” and closing with Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14h

Sources

awardsdaily.com · craveonline.com · deadline.com · eljaya.com · entertainment.inquirer.net · ese-weather.com · findacode.com · hollywood-elsewhere.com · hollywoodreporter.com · independent.co.uk · indiewire.com · jackwhiteiii.com · larepublica.ec · memesita.com · newyorktrendnyc.com · realnews.pl · thefilmstage.com

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