The 61st NY Film Festival started at Lincoln Center in rainy NYC. Many great movies entertained people. Over 100 pictures from 45 countries were displayed at the event. People were interested in all the stories.
Many famous movie stars, including David Fincher, Michael Mann, Sofia Coppola, and Pedro Almodóvar, screened their latest films at the event. “The Killer,” directed by David Fincher, offered a fascinating glimpse into a hitman’s psyche. When Fassbender scared the crowd, they were on the edge of their seats. “Ferrari,” a film about Enzo Ferrari’s challenging life as an Italian sports car businessman, showcases Mann’s directorial prowess. Adam Driver’s intensity in Ferrari showcases Mann’s directorial prowess.
On the festival’s first night, “May December,” directed by Todd Haynes and starring Natalie Portman, impressed the crowd with its intriguing story of an actor entangled in the life of Julianne Moore’s news star character. Portman’s performance revealed the depth of the human soul.
In Sofia Coppola’s film “Priscilla,” Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi portrayed Elvis and Priscilla Presley uniquely and captivatingly—those who attended the event and saw the movie will never forget its overwhelming love and emotion. Hollywood stars Michael Fassbender and Emma Stone collaborated on “Bleat,” a heart-breaking experimental classic.
At the event, there were films about the lives of great writers. The conversation between Morris and le Carré in “The Pigeon Tunnel” and Sakamoto’s “Opus” showcased brilliant minds shaping our culture.
“Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros,” a film by Frederick Wiseman, showcased a Michelin-starred restaurant in rural France, revealing the essence of great food. Steve McQueen’s epic “Occupied City” depicts Nazi-occupied Amsterdam and the present day, showcasing perseverance and resilience.
The event worried a lot about film history because it brought back old movies and gave them new looks. “La Roue,” Abel Gance’s seven-hour trip through a maze of lost love, changed the movie business for good. People also liked “Household Saints” by Nancy Savoca, which is always funny and never gets old, and “Abraham’s Valley” by Manoel de Olivera.
At the event, people could talk and share thoughts. Famous people like Todd Haynes, Sandra Huller, and Catherine Breillat led panels. Conversations like these made the event fun and helped the artists connect with the audience.
The movie feast ends on October 15, but there are still shows, stories, and talks at Lincoln Center. The 61st NY Film Festival showcased creative and magical storytelling. It will be seen as a tremendous big-screen example.
