The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today
that the World Premiere of Robert Zemeckis’s The Walk will take place on
Saturday, September 26 instead of Friday, September
25 due to Pope Francis’s upcoming visit to New York. The date change was made for
logistical and security reasons. The film, which remains the Opening
Night selection of the 53rd New York Film Festival (September 25 – October 11),
will screen at Alice Tully Hall. Festival dates stay the same, with free
NYFF programming to be offered on Friday, September 25, prior to the
Opening Night screening on Saturday, September 26.
The 17-day New York Film Festival highlights the best
in world cinema, featuring top films from celebrated filmmakers as well as
fresh new talent. The selection committee, chaired by Kent Jones, also includes
Dennis Lim, FSLC Director of Programming; Marian Masone, FSLC Senior
Programming Advisor; Gavin Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Film Comment; and Amy
Taubin, Contributing Editor, Film Comment and Sight & Sound.
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