The 62nd New York Film Festival runs from September 27 to Monday, October 14. It will open with Nickel Boys, directed by RaMell Ross and close with Steve McQueen's Blitz. The Centrepiece gala will be Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door.

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Hard Truths
Hard Truths
Life's a constant struggle for Pansy. Racked with physical and mental pain, her dealings with the world are channeled through anger and confrontation - only her sister understands and is able to help her.
I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here
Brazil, 1971: a country in the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. A mother is forced to reinvent herself when her family’s life is shattered by an act of arbitrary violence.
The Brutalist
The Brutalist
When visionary architect László Toth flees post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild his legacy and witness the birth of modern America, his life is changed forever by a wealthy client.
Misericordia
Misericordia
A stranger’s appearance exposes the weird behaviour and the secret desires of a village's residents.
Oh Canada
Oh Canada
A documentary filmmaker, who is terminally ill, reflects on his life.
All We Imagine As Light
All We Imagine As Light
Triptych explores the lives of three women in Mumbai.
Rumours
Rumours
World leaders become stranded in the woods during a G7 summit.
Emilia Perez
Emilia Perez
A lawyer gets an offer to help a cartel boss start a new life.
Dahomey
Dahomey
Documentary about the return of artworks to Benin that were looted by French colonisers.
A Traveler's Needs
A Traveler's Needs
Iris, a wandering woman teaching French to Koreans, navigates her life with few concerns.
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New York Film Festival Features

62nd New York Film Festival early bird highlights
The Brutalist, The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, April, By The Stream and A Traveler’s Needs
An epic work of art
Alessandro Nivola on Brady Corbet and The Brutalist
A stylised world
Alessandro Nivola on Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door
Audiard on a crazy musical spree in Mexico
Director on changing identity, democracy and drug cartels
'I start working from a very intellectual perspective, but then it's a lot of intuition'
Nelson Carlo de Los Santos Arias on experimentation and storytelling in Pepe
A hell of a ride
Stuart Conran looks back at Hellraiser and the start of his special effects career

New York Film Festival News

Pedro Almodóvar to receive Chaplin Award
Film at Lincoln Center praises The Room Next Door
David Byrne designs 62nd NYFF poster
Iconic image captures the cinema experience
New York Film Festival announces main slate
Two documentary world premieres among films
Queer is NYFF Spotlight Gala selection
Director Guadagnino "privileged and elated"
NYFF announces Pedro Almodóvar Centrepiece
The Room Next Door stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton
Blitz to close New York Film Festival
Steve McQueen delighted to be back
Nickel Boys to open New York Film Festival
Dennis Lim praises Colson Whitehead adaptation
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