The New York Film Festival returns with obsessions, deceptions and monsters
Summary
The 64th New York Film Festival is opening with over 70 new movies, including fiction and documentaries, showing in all five boroughs of New York City. The festival features films about topics like Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud case, journalists fleeing Russia’s crackdown, Israeli military actions, and a new documentary on the U.S. 14th Amendment.Key Facts
- The festival runs through October 12 and includes premieres of more than 70 films.
- Notable actors featured include Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Julianne Moore.
- Documentaries include "You Can See Everything," about Elizabeth Holmes before she starts her prison sentence for fraud.
- "My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile" follows journalists fleeing Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine.
- "NAZA," a film about Israeli military use of AI targeting in Gaza, alleges human rights abuses and has been criticized by the Israeli government.
- Ava DuVernay’s documentary "14th" explores current challenges to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
- "Making Marie Antoinette" is a video diary by Eleanor Coppola, completed by her daughter Sofia Coppola after Eleanor died in 2024.
- The festival also features music and other documentary films shot with unique film techniques.
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