The New Directors/New Films festival hits New York, and brings Charli XCX along with it

The New Directors/New Films festival hits New York, and brings Charli XCX along with it

The festival returns to Lincoln Center and the MoMA this month for its 55th run.

13 Films to See at 2026 New Directors/New Films

After showcasing work from the likes of Chantal Akerman, Pedro Almodóvar, Bi Gan, Bong Joon Ho, Charles Burnett, Terence Davies, Guillermo del Toro, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Jia Zhangke, Spike Lee, Lee Chang-dong, Richard Linklater, Julia Loktev, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Christopher Nolan, Kelly Reichardt, RaMell Ross, Céline Sciamma, Albert Serra, Jane Schoenbrun, Steven Spielberg, Joachim Trier, Tsai Ming-liang, Wong Kar Wai, and many…

New Directors/New Films 2026 Preview: STRANGE RIVER, TWO SEASONS, TWO STRANGERS, and More

Presented by Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art, the 55th edition of New Directors/New Films takes place from April 8 through April 19, 2026, with filmmakers scheduled to attend in person. With a focus on innovative cinema that sets the stage for the future of film, the festival champions filmmakers with distinctive visions and bold new ideas that push the art form into new terrain. This year’s selection will introduce 24 featur…

New Directors/New Films Reviews: 'Two Seasons, Two Strangers; Strange River

Kevin Parks reviews two films from this month's New Directors/New Films festival, "Stranger River" and "Two Seasons, Two Strangers."