Our Media Center takes you inside Film at Lincoln Center with photos, videos, and podcasts from our screenings, talks, and events, plus announcements of upcoming programs and coverage of our artist and education initiatives.
Iranian Government Blasts Berlinale For Panahi Win
By Brian Brooks
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February 19, 2013
An Iranian official took aim at the Berlin International Film Festival for giving a prize to dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi's Closed Curtain at the events recent awards ceremony. The film screened at the festival "illegally."
Love, Revolution and Sugar Cane
By Anna Husted
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February 19, 2013
From the world-renowned Bye Bye Brazil to the deeply musical Rio's Love Songs, director Carlos Diegues brings Brazil to life on film as few have. Join us in April for a retrospective of his colorful and socially conscious work!
“The Grandmaster” Heads to Fribourg, Kevin Smith Teases “Clerks III”
By Brian Brooks
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February 19, 2013
Wong Kar-Wai's latest and Karzan Kader's Bekas will bookend Switzerland's Fribourg Film Festival, Spain's Goya Awards are being criticized for being "overtly political," while Kevin Smith says Clerks III will come out as a book before heading to the big screen.
Romanian Film Wins Top Prize In Berlin
By Eugene Hernandez
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February 16, 2013
The best picture prize at the Berlinale went to Romanian family drama Child's Pose as the film's producer seized the spotlight to call for more support of internation art house cinema.
Juliette Binoche and Jafar Panahi Break Out in Berlin
By Brian Brooks
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February 16, 2013
Mid-week at the Berlinale, dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi defied his 20-year filmmaking ban (again) with the premiere of Closed Curtain, while French actress Juliette Binoche battled an incarceration of her own as persecuted sculptress Camille Claudel.
“The Canyons” & “After Tiller” Picked Up, Demme Loves “Gimme the Loot”
By Anna Husted
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February 15, 2013
Oscilloscope buys Sundance doc After Tiller, Paul Schrader's The Canyons goes to IFC and comes to Film Society, and ND/NF alum Gimme the Loot gets some love from director Jonathan Demme in today's FilmLinc Digest!
“The Canyons” Is Coming to Lincoln Center
By Eugene Hernandez
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February 15, 2013
Paul Schrader's provocative, crowd-funded film, which stars Lindsay Lohan and adult film star James Deen, is coming to the Film Society, timed to a day-and-date release of the buzzed-about project.
Jessica Chastain Storms Film Society
By Anna Husted
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February 14, 2013
A packed Amphitheater of eager fans braved last week's winter storm to hear Jessica Chastain discuss acting, animals, her Julliard days, and her favorite films and books. Watch full video of the event from the warmth of your own home!
Fun With Oscar, Magnolia in Bed with Lars von Trier
By Nicholas Kemp
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February 14, 2013
Test your Oscar knowledge with a commemorative poster celebrating the 85-year history of the Academy Awards, then catch up on film news: Magnolia Pictures to distribute Nymphomaniac, clips and interviews to whet your appetite for the release of Abbas Kiarostami's Like Someone In Love, and more!
Bill Clinton to Lead Film Society Salute to Barbra Streisand
By Eugene Hernandez
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February 13, 2013
The 42nd President of the United States will present the 40th Anniversary Chaplin Award to Streisand on Monday, April 22, 2013!