Press Releases
Susan Sarandon named Honorary Chair and Martin Scorsese to present at 39th Chaplin Award Award
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that Susan Sarandon will act as Honorary Chair for this year’s Gala, as well as the initial presenter line up for the upcoming 39th Annual Chaplin Award to include Martin Scorsese, Chiara Mastroianni and Arnaud Desplechin. This year’s Chaplin Award will be presented to Academy Award-nominee Catherine Deneuve on the evening of Monday, April 2, 2012 at Alice Tully Hall. The event will be attended by a host of notable guests and celebrities honoring the film legend’s groundbreaking career and will feature film and television clips commemorating her prolific career, culminating in the presentation of The Chaplin Award. Read More
FSLC announces ASGHAR FARHADI’S IRAN, April 6-8
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced details today for Asghar Farhadi’s Iran (April 6-8). Screening at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street), the film series will shine a light on the work of the recently-minted Academy Award-winning director (A SEPARATION). Read More
FLSC announces retrospective of short films from award-winning Educational Video Center (EVC)
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces a retrospective of films produced by teenage filmmakers through the Educational Video Center’s Youth Documentary Workshop. From the crack epidemic of the 1980s and explosion of hip hop in the 1990s, to the dislocation and housing foreclosure crisis of today, young people use their cameras to tell the stories of their times. Spanning three decades, this extraordinary documentary series captures moments in New York City’s history through the fresh, but unblinking eyes of emerging filmmakers. Read More
FSLC announces 15 film lineup to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rialto Pictures
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today, 15 For 15: Celebrating Rialto Pictures, an exclusive weekday matinee series of 15 treasures from the Rialto Pictures library to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the distributor. Includes ARMY OF SHADOWS, BILLY LIAR, DIVA, RIFIFI AND THE THIRD MAN Read More
FSLC announces WAR AND REMEBRANCE: THE FILMS OF ALEKSEI GUERMAN, March 14-20
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced details today for War and Remembrance: The Films of Aleksei Guerman (March 14-20). Screening at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street), the film series (co-presented with Seagull Films, with the assistance of Lenfilm Studios and generous support provided by George Gund III) will celebrate the work of the great filmmaker whose films rarely play outside the borders of Russia with the first North American retrospective of his work. Read More
FSLC kicks off two new monthly film series, ART OF THE REAL and INDIE NIGHT
The Film Society of Lincoln Center is proud to announce two new monthly series spotlighting up and coming directors. ART OF THE REAL, is a new monthly documentary showcase that will take audiences on a tour of the most innovative and consciousness-raising, non-fiction filmmaking being made in the world today. INDIE NIGHT will spotlight the best and boldest new wave of independent cinema. In keeping with the tradition of supporting and showcasing emerging filmmakers, this new series will also be shaped by notable guest curators who hail from the American indie vanguard. Award-wining producer Ted Hope (MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE, ADVENTURELAND) has been announced as co-curator’s of the series for the next year. Read More
FSLC and MoMA Announce Lineup for the 41st Annual New Directors/New Films March 21-April 1
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art announced the full lineup today for the 41st edition of New Directors/New Films (March 21 – April 1). Dedicated to the discovery of new works by emerging and dynamic filmmaking talent, the film festival will screen 29 feature films (24 narrative, 5 documentary) and 12 short films representing 28 countries. Read More
Award-winning chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud brought into fold for 39th annual Chaplin Award
The Film Society of Lincoln Center, America’s pre-eminent New York-based non-profit film organization, announced today that it has brought Chef Daniel Boulud’s Feast & Fêtes Catering onboard to create a French-accented dinner with the flavors of early spring for their 39th Annual Chaplin Award gala honoring Catherine Deneuve, taking place this year on Monday April 2nd 2012. Read More
Family Films continue with March and April lineup of films with French twist
To coincide with the annual upcoming program Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Family Films series will have a decidedly French point of view for the March and April lineup as it moves from winter to spring. With colorful films from France as well as some lively American musicals set in Paris there will be laughs, music and merriment. For the month of April, families can take a cinematic excursion and globe trot around the world to Russia, Belgium, The Netherlands and Kenya during the Spring Break Special with four new flicks for kids. Read More
Amy Taubin joins NYFF Selection Committee; March/April lineup announced for 50 Years of NYFF series
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that Amy Taubin will be joining the New York Film Festival Selection Committee. Taubin replaces critic Dennis Lim who concluded his three-year term. FSLC's year-long countdown to the New York Film Festival’s historic 50th edition continues through March and April, offering the rare opportunity to view several undisputed classics of the big screen, many of which were introduced to the world at NYFF. These include breakthrough films by Tarkovsky, Jackie Chan, Clint Eastwood, Michael Moore and a tribute to the late Raul Ruiz. A special appearance will be made by director Michael Moore at the ROGER & ME screening on Tuesday, April 24. Read More
