'A Statement,' 'Fjord' and More
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The New York Film Festival's 64th Spotlight lineup features high-profile films including Tom McCarthy's "A Statement," a climate change drama with a star-studded cast, and Jonathan Glazer's documentary "Joy of Joys" about a charity album for children in conflict zones.
- Takashi Yamazaki’s "Godzilla Minus Zero" will open the Spotlight Gala on September 26, continuing the franchise's recent success in visual effects.
- The lineup includes Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu’s "Fjord," Jordan Firstman’s New York-set comedy "Club Kid," and Werner Herzog’s "Bucking Fastard," marking his first festival appearance since 1982.
- Notable actor showcases include John Turturro in "A Statement" and "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti in Jesse Eisenberg’s "The Debut," and André Gregory performing Samuel Beckett in "One More Time."
- The section also features a strong nonfiction slate with films like "Edward Said: Between Worlds," "Making Marie Antoinette," and "Sixteen Moments of My Life," alongside two shorts programs highlighting emerging and established filmmakers.
