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The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents Fred and Ginger (July 13-15), a complete retrospective of the iconic duo’s shared oeuvre, 85 years after their first collaboration. It was an artistic partnership that would revolutionize and reimagine the Hollywood musical, reshaping the genre’s legacy for generations to come. Read More

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association have announced the 46th edition of the Dance on Camera Festival, July 20-24. With a wide-ranging selection of 16 programs over five days, the festival is a treat for dance lovers of all stripes, offering everything from tap to classical ballet to mime, in films from 17 countries, including documentaries that illuminate the artistry of both legendary choreographers (Jerome Robbins, Merce Cunningham) and current masters (Lucinda Childs, Trey McIntyre), and shorts programs that express the diversity of contemporary dance filmmaking. Read More

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema have announced the 17th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), June 29 – July 15, 2018. From vicious, life-destroying phone scams to balletic battles between equally corrupt cops and yakuza, NYAFF offers films that reflect on contemporary society while offering extreme genre pleasures. Read More

The full lineup of repertory programs and festivals for the summer season at the Film Society of Lincoln Center has been announced, including a retrospective on the classic musicals of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers; a two-week series focusing on the extraordinary work of female cinematographers from around the world; a survey on works filmed on the mythic Pixelvision camera; and a tribute to Germaine Dulac, a pioneering figure of French avant-garde cinema. Read More

The lineup of new releases and revivals for the 2018 summer season at the Film Society of Lincoln Center has been announced, featuring João Dumans and Affonso Uchoa’s Araby (New Directors/New Films 2017) and Ricky D’Ambrose’s Notes on an Appearance (New Directors/New Films 2018), as well as Emmanuel Finkiel’s Memoir of War and Jean-Paul Civeyrac’s A Paris Education, both 2018 Rendez-Vous with French Cinema selections. Read More

Following successful collaborations on retrospectives of Marcello Mastroianni (2017) and Anna Magnani (2016), the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Istituto Luce Cinecittà join forces once again to co-present Visconti, a complete retrospective of Visconti’s feature films, most of them premiering in new restorations and rare imported prints, followed by a weeklong run of a new 35mm print of his 1973 historical masterpiece Ludwig. Read More

The Human Rights Watch Festival will shine a bright light on bravery and resilience in challenging times with 15 timely and provocative films, screening from June 14-21. In a year when women collectively raised their voices against discrimination and abuse, Human Rights Watch presents films offering incisive perspectives and critical insights on human rights issues impacting people around the world. Read More

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Istituto Luce Cinecittà have announced the complete lineup for the 18th edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, May 31 – June 6. Open Roads: New Italian Cinema is the leading screening series to offer North American audiences a diverse and extensive lineup of contemporary Italian films. Read More

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Trust for Governors Island today announced a new outdoor film series: ‘Escape in New York: Outdoor Films on Governors Island’. The first ever film series produced on Governors Island will feature four free screenings throughout the season, inspired by the city we all call home. Read More

The Film Society of Lincoln Center is pleased to announce that Film Comment magazine is launching a monthly series of Free Talks. These talks will engage filmmakers and magazine contributors in conversations about movies and provide a forum for discussing ideas central to contemporary film culture—political, aesthetic, and beyond. Read More