Press Releases
FSLC to host a complete Béla Tarr retrospective with TURIN HORSE to open theatrically
The Film Society of Lincoln Center will host a complete Béla Tarr retrospective titled The Last Modernist: The Complete Works of Béla Tarr from February 3-8, 2012. In advance of the U.S. Theatrical Premiere of The Turin Horse on February 10th, the Film Society will present a rare “complete” retrospective of a living filmmaker, stretching from his early cinema verité portraits of proletariat life in Communist-era Hungary to the hypnotic, career-defining masterworks that cemented Tarr’s international reputation. Read More
The 21st Annual New York Jewish Film Festival presented by FSLC and The Jewish Museum Jan 11-26
The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the 21st annual New York Jewish Film Festival at the Film Society’s Walter Reade Theater and Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, Jan. 11-26, 2012. The festival’s 35 features and shorts from 11 countries - 28 screening in their world, U.S. or New York premieres - provide a diverse global perspective on the Jewish experience. Many film screenings will be followed by filmmakers and special guests in onstage discussions. Read More
FSLC continues Family Films series with kid-friendly fare dedicated to “Fantastic Voyages”
Series to include Disney’s beloved classic Mary Poppins for the holidays! Families can continue to enjoy all-time classics and beloved films with this delightful matinee series—featuring a special spotlight on imaginative films dedicated to taking viewers on fantastical journeys. Read More
FSLC and Dance Films Association announce the 40th edition of DANCE ON CAMERA, Jan 27-31, 2012
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association are pleased to announce the lineup for the 40th edition of Dance on Camera. The dynamic series will take place from January 27-31 and dance lovers will discover an array of stimulating films, many of them premieres, and diverse disciplines ranging from classical to street. The opening night World Premiere of JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE will also mark the first collaboration between DFA and Emerging Pictures Read More
FSLC announces lineup for the 20th edition of SPANISH CINEMA NOW, Dec 9-22
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the lineup for the 20th edition of Spanish Cinema Now featuring the latest films from Spain as well as a tribute to legendary director, Luis García Berlanga. Attending filmmakers and actors include Nacho Vigalondo (EXTRATERRESTRIAL), Daniel Sanchez Arevalo and Quim Gutierrez (COUSINHOOD), Mireia Ros (BARCELONA BEFORE), Santiago Segura (TORRENTE 4: LETHAL CRISIS), Jonás Trueba (EVERY SONG TALKS ABOUT ME), Maria Comas (BLACK BREAD), and Alberto Morais (THE WAVES). Read More
FSLC announces A RATIONAL MIND: THE FILMS OF EDWARD YANG, Nov 22-27
A Rational Mind: The Films of Edward Yang (November 22-27) is the first comprehensive retrospective of the critically acclaimed filmmaker’s work in the United States. The film series includes the classic, YI YI (2000), for which Yang was honored as Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, former NYFF films such as A CONFUCIAN CONFUSION (1994) and MAHJONG (1996) as well as the short film THE WIND (2007), comprised of animated scenes from an uncompleted animated martial arts film among a lineup of films celebrating the work of a true master of cinema. The series will coincide with the U.S theatrical premiere of Yang’s masterpiece, A BRIGHTER SUMMMER DAY at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center on Friday, November 25. Read More
FSLC announces highlights in Nov/Dec for the ongoing series 50 YEARS OF THE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
Special appearances by Saadi Yacef at THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS screening on Tuesday, November 8 and Martin Scorsese with MEAN STREETS on Tuesday, December 20 have been announced. Read More
Romanian Cultural Institute and FSLC announce 6th Romanian Film Festival
The Romanian Cultural Institute in New York and the Film Society of Lincoln Center are pleased to announce the line-up for the 6th Annual Romanian Film Festival in New York. After five successful years at Tribeca Cinemas, the festival will move to the Film Society of Lincoln Center and will take place from November 30 – December 6. Read More
TCM and Film Society Celebrate Style and Motion: The Art of the Movie Poster
An Evening with Jane Powell hosted by Robert Osborne marks official opening, with rare screening of TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE. Special exhibit of classic movie posters from the Mike Kaplan Collection to run through Jan. 1, 2012. Read More
New Family Films series, featuring a celebration of the eccentrically magical mind of Roald Dahl
Families can enjoy all-time classics and beloved films with this delightful matinee series—featuring a special spotlight on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tales, including Henry Selick’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, Nicolas Roeg's THE WITCHES, Wes Anderson's FANTASTIC MR. FOX, Danny DeVito's MATILDA, Tim Burton's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Mel Stuart's WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and more! FSLC’s Family Films will be an ongoing weekend film series presented at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Amphitheater with a special family friendly ticket price of $6.00. Read More
