Closer to the Moon
Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2013
November 29 - December 3, 2013
Opening Night! World Premiere!
Director Nae Caranfil and actor Harry Lloyd in person for Q&A!
The true but incredible story of a group of Jewish top members of the nomenklatura who, in 1959, robbed Romania’s National Bank and made it look like a film shoot. Vera Farmiga and Game of Thrones’ Harry Lloyd star.
Opening Night! World Premiere!
Director Nae Caranfil and actor Harry Lloyd in person for Q&A!
This screening is currently standby only. A standby line will form at the box office one hour prior to showtime.
The true account of a group of high-ranking Jewish members of the nomenklatura, who, in 1959, staged what was to become known as the coup of the century: They robbed Romania’s National Bank, making it look like a film shoot. And this is only the beginning. Once arrested and prosecuted, they were forced to reenact their parts in the heist for a propaganda movie. Despite its tragic aspect, this incredible story, forever shrouded in mystery, gets an unexpectedly light treatment. Vera Farmiga, Mark Strong, and Game of Thrones' Harry Lloyd star.
Read More
Ildikó Enyedi and Tony Leung on Their Venice Award-Winning Silent Friend
This week we’re excited to present a conversation with Silent Friend director Ildikó Enyedi and lead actor Tony Leung, moderated by TIME film critic Stephanie Zacharek.
FLC Presents “Elaine May,” June 26–July 2, with May in Person to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Mikey and Nicky
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the release of Elaine May’s emotionally potent Mikey and Nicky, May and producer Julian Schlossberg will be in person at FLC to present a 4K restoration of the film, which May supervised herself.
Apply Now for 2026 FLC Artists and Critics Academies
Applications are now open through June 18 for the 2026 Film at Lincoln Center Academy Programs.
