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New York Film Festival Secures Major Premieres

Updated 2026-09-25 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The New York Film Festival has secured several major world premieres, including 'Artificial' and 'Behemoth', despite a challenging year. The festival's boss discusses the political implications of movies in today’s climate.

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New York Film Festival Boss on Scoring ‘Artificial’ and ‘Behemoth’ World Premieres and Why Movies Are ‘Unavoidably Political’

From the surprise election of mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Knicks winning the NBA championship, it’s been a time for underdog stories in the Big Apple. The New York Film Festival is continuing the trend, pulling off a coup by securing several major world premieres in a year that’s been frustratingly

2026-09-25 14:00 UTC