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Check Out the New York Film Festival

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Author Desiree Homer

Cinema takes center stage in New York this fall. The 63rd New York Film Festival is back in town with world premieres, powerhouse directors, and fresh new voices from around the globe. From Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated opener to Bradley Cooper’s closing night debut, this year’s lineup is stacked with films that will have the city buzzing.

Festival Highlights

  • Opening Night: After the Hunt – Luca Guadagnino
  • Centerpiece: Father Mother Sister Brother – Jim Jarmusch
  • Closing Night: Is This Thing On? – Bradley Cooper
  • Main Slate Directors: Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice), Noah Baumbach (Jay Kelly), Kathryn Bigelow (A House of Dynamite), Claire Denis (The Fence)
  • Premieres:
    • North American premiere of Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite
    • World premiere of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident
  • Cannes Hits: Including Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent

Festival Details

Dates: September 26th to October 13th, 2025

Venues:

  • Lincoln Center: Alice Tully Hall, Walter Reade Theater, Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
  • Citywide: BAM (Brooklyn), Bronx Museum, Museum of the Moving Image (Queens), Alamo Drafthouse (Staten Island)

Sections:

  • Main Slate – Core lineup of new films from around the world.
  • Currents – Bold, experimental voices and forms in contemporary cinema.
  • Spotlight – Season’s most talked-about and anticipated titles.
  • Revivals – Restored and rediscovered classics from film history.
  • Talks – Conversations with filmmakers, critics, and curators.

Tickets

Tickets are available now through Film at Lincoln Center’s website. Many screenings sell out quickly, so early booking is recommended.

Celebrate cinema in the heart of New York City. NYFF 2025 offers unforgettable film experiences for every attendee. 

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