The 44th New York Film Festival September 28 – October 14, 2007 Sponsored by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and The New York Times
The 17-day festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, is a highly-selective showcase of new, inspiring and provocative cinema by both emerging talent and recognized international artists. This year’s line-up includes:
Opening Night: Stephen Frears’ acidly funny portrait of the British royal family, The Queen (Miramax Films), stars Helen Mirren.
Centerpiece: Pedro Almodóvar’s supernatural tale of murder, adultery and family happiness, Volver, brings together a remarkable ensemble of actresses (Penelope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Duenas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo, Chus Lampreave) who portray three indomitable generations of women.
Closing Night: Guillermo del Toro’s passionate, eye-popping Pan’s Labyrinth (Picturehouse) is a world of wonders, where the historical, the political and the mythological become one.
In addition to many other special events and screenings, the Festival features The Tenth Annual Views from the Avant-Garde.
This year the New York Film Festival sidebar will be “50 Years of Janus Films.” This series will feature many world cinema classics, some of which are not yet released on DVD or VHS. Working in conjunction with Janus Films and Criterion, the retrospective will screen new prints of almost all the presented films.
The Festival schedule and ticket information is available to the public in the lobbies of Alice Tully Hall and the Walter Reade Theater.
The Festival's Selection committee members are Richard Peña, program director, Film Society of Lincoln Center and chairman of the NYFF Selection Committee; Kent Jones, associate programmer, Film Society of Lincoln Center and editor-at-large for Film Comment; Philip Lopate, author and critic; John Powers, film critic, Vogue; Lisa Schwarzbaum, film critic, Entertainment Weekly.
Air France is the official airline of the New York Film Festival Selection Committee
Special support for New York Film Festival symposia and discussions provided by the Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
New York Film Festival Centerpiece is sponsored by agnès b.
illy caffè is the official coffee of the New York Film Festival
New York Film Festival Red Carpet is sponsored by Leica
Special thanks to:
Eastman Kodak Company for hosting the Closing Night party
Champagne Pommery and [yellow tail] for their contribution of fine wines
Brad Hohle and Dolby Laboratories for Dolby equipment donation and technical services
IZZE Beverage Company
Lurisia Water
Guylian Chocolates
Stella Artois®
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation for support of filmmakers’ Q&A’s
Festival trailer produced through the generosity of Cineric
New York Film Festival t-shirts courtesy of PictureHouse
Festival poster courtesy of Club Monaco
Hotel accommodations provided by the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel New York
O’Neals’ restaurant is the host of the Festival directors’ party
Josephina restaurant is the host of the Festival fimmakers’ brunch
New York Film Festival banners designed by Tony Impavido and produced by Art Flag
