The 2023 New York Film Festival has recently unveiled its exciting lineup for the Spotlight section, featuring a range of highly anticipated films and series. Among the highlights are the world premieres of Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s Showtime series, “The Curse,” starring Emma Stone, and Garth Davis’ film “Foe,” starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal.
In addition to these premieres, the Spotlight section will also showcase other noteworthy films. One of these is Hayao Miyazaki’s first film in a decade, “The Boy and the Heron,” making its U.S. premiere. Another is Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” co-written by and starring Glen Powell as a philosophy professor who leads a double life as an undercover hitman for the New Orleans Police Department.
The festival will also present the North American premiere of Sean Price Williams’ feature debut, “The Sweet East,” featuring an ensemble cast including Talia Ryder, Simon Rex, Ayo Edebiri, and Jeremy O. Harris. Additionally, a late-night screening of Harmony Korine’s “Aggro Drift,” shot entirely in infrared, will be available for attendees to enjoy.
Emma Stone, a familiar face at the New York Film Festival, will make her third appearance with the screening of Yorgos Lanthimos’ silent black-and-white short film, “Bleat.” The film, accompanied by live music and a choir, explores themes of sex, death, and resurrection through the journey of a young widow.
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Pedro Almodóvar’s short film, “Strange Way of Life,” starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, will also be shown, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker. Furthermore, the Spotlight section will include several documentaries, such as Steve McQueen’s “Occupied City,” Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson’s “Going to Mars,” and Errol Morris’ exploration of John le Carré in “The Pigeon Tunnel.”
One of the recent additions to the lineup is Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro,” which has been announced as a spotlight gala screening on October 2nd. For more information on the New York Film Festival’s Spotlight selections, interested individuals can visit their official website.
The 61st annual New York Film Festival, presented by Film at Lincoln Center, will take place from September 29th to October 15th. With such a diverse and exciting lineup, attendees can expect a captivating cinematic experience filled with premieres, discussions, and a celebration of filmmaking.
