nyicff 2023

Welcome back. We couldn’t be happier to be gathering once again in theaters—our first fully in-person Festival since 2020. It feels like coming home. Need a refresher on how to Fest (it's been a while!) or want to know how to get to the theater? at the theater? Click here.

So get ready, grab a seat, and get comfortable— we're watching together.
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Opening Night — Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia

FeatureFrance, Luxembourg | International Premiere
Julien Chheng & Jean-Christophe Roger; Animation, 2022, 80 min.

Recommended ages 7+
In French with English subtitles

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Dounia & the Princess of Aleppo

FeatureCanada, France | US Premiere
Marya Zarif & André Kadi; Animation, 2022, 72 min.

Recommended ages 8+
In French with English subtitles

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Totem

FeatureGermany, Luxembourg, Netherlands | International Premiere
Sander Burger Live Action, 2022, 95 min.

Recommended ages 8+
In French and Dutch with English subtitles

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Okthanksbye

FeatureNetherlands | International Premiere
Nicole van Kilsdonk; Live Action, 2023, 91 min.

Recommended ages 10+
In Dutch, Dutch Sign Language, and French with English subtitles

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Belle & Sebastian: Next Generation

FeatureFrance | US Premiere
Pierre Coré; Live Action, 2022, 96 min.

Recommended ages 9+
In French with English subtitles

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Home is Somewhere Else

FeatureMexico | New York Premiere
Carlos Hagerman & Jorge Villalobos; Animation, Documentary, 2022, 87 min.

Recommended ages 11+
In Spanish with English subtitles