Penélope Cruz (R) inParallel Mothers.Photo: Sony Pictures Classics.
The 59thNew York Film Festivalwill take its closing bow with a new movie starringPenélope Cruz.
“The circumstances that brought them to the Madrid hospital are quite different — one accidental, the other traumatic — and a secret, hiding the truth of the bond that connects these two, is a powerful story that tackles a deep trauma in Spanish history.”
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Almodóvar, 71, calls hisfilm’s inclusion in the NYFF"a privilege and and honor" in a statement, saying the festival has “become [his] second home” after three decades of having movies screened there.
“We’re thrilled to have Pedro back at NYFF to conclude this 59th edition!” Hernandez adds.
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Meanwhile, the festival is set toopen withThe Tragedy of Macbeth, from writer and director Joel Coen and starringDenzel WashingtonandFrances McDormandas Lord and Lady Macbeth, respectively.
Hernandez said in a statement thatThe Tragedy of Macbethis “setting the stage for a momentous return to our roots” as the Lincoln Center reopens to visitors amid the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic.
“Last year was a deeply meaningful edition of NYFF; our Festival traveled to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and around the country via our Virtual Cinema,” he added. “This year we’re back in our Upper West Side home, but you’ll also find usexploring new venues andways to connect with moviegoers in person, outdoors and online — stay tuned!”
NYFF passesare now on sale, with Early Bird pricing through Sunday. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
