Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is set to showcase his highly anticipated film Megalopolis during a special advance screening at the 62nd New York Film Festival (NYFF) on September 23. The event, presented by Lionsgate and IMAX, will offer audiences an exclusive look at the film, followed by a live discussion with Coppola and special guests. This one-night-only event will take place at the AMC Lincoln Square in New York and will be live-streamed to select IMAX theaters across the U.S.
Event Highlights:
- Date: Monday, September 23, 2023
- Location: AMC Lincoln Square, New York
- IMAX Live™ Fan Event: The screening and discussion will be live-streamed to 66 IMAX theaters across the U.S.
- Q&A Session: A pre-screening conversation featuring Coppola and special guests will be moderated by NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim.
- Exclusive Advance Screening: Attendees will get a first look at Megalopolis before its official release.
Megalopolis: The Ultimate IMAX Experience promises to be a landmark cinematic event, offering fans a rare opportunity to hear directly from Coppola about the making of his ambitious new film. The film, written, produced, and directed by Coppola, is a sprawling Roman epic set in a futuristic vision of America, centered on the conflict between progress and tradition.
Film Details:
- Cast: The ensemble cast includes Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman.
- Plot: Megalopolis follows the power struggle between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a visionary artist advocating for a utopian future, and Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who clings to a regressive status quo fueled by greed and partisan interests. Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, is caught in the middle, torn between her love for Cesar and her loyalty to her father.
Key Dates:
- IMAX Fan Event: September 23, 2023
- Official Theatrical Release: September 27, 2023
This exclusive event is a must-see for film enthusiasts and Coppola fans alike, offering unparalleled insight into one of the most ambitious films of the year. Tickets for the IMAX live stream event are available now, and fans can stay updated by following #MegalopolisFilm across social media platforms.
