New york film festival 2019

The 57th New York Film Festival (NYFF) took place from September 27 to October 13, 2019. Here are some highlights from the festival:

Main Slate

  1. Opening Night Film: "Marriage Story" by Noah Baumbach, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
  2. Centerpiece Film: "The Irishman" by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.
  3. Closing Night Film: "The Lighthouse" by Robert Eggers, starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.

Spotlight

  1. Documentary Spotlight: "For Sama" by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts, a documentary about the Syrian Civil War.
  2. International Spotlight: "Parasite" by Bong Joon-ho, a South Korean black comedy thriller that went on to win several Academy Awards.

Special Events

  1. Restoration Premiere: "The Godfather" (1972) by Francis Ford Coppola, restored in 4K.
  2. Masterclass: "The Art of Editing" with Thelma Schoonmaker, a renowned film editor.
  3. Conversation: "The Evolution of Film Music" with composer Alexandre Desplat and director Wes Anderson.

Awards

  1. Best Film: "Marriage Story" by Noah Baumbach
  2. Best Director: Noah Baumbach for "Marriage Story"
  3. Best Cinematography: Pawel Pogorzelski for "The Lighthouse"

Other notable films

  1. "Joker" by Todd Phillips, starring Joaquin Phoenix
  2. "The Two Popes" by Fernando Meirelles, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce
  3. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" by Marielle Heller, starring Tom Hanks
  4. "The Farewell" by Lulu Wang, starring Awkwafina
  5. "Knives Out" by Rian Johnson, starring Daniel Craig and Chris Evans

These are just a few highlights from the 2019 New York Film Festival. The festival featured a diverse range of films from around the world, including features, documentaries, shorts, and special events.