Todd HaynesMay Decemberwill open theNew York Film Festivalon September 29, organizers said today.
New York will host the films North American premiere as the kickoff to its 61st edition.
Haynes and members of the cast headed by Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore are expected to be in attendance.
Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May DecemberRocket Science
The 2022 fest opened withWhite Noise, which had world-premiered in Venice.
The remainder of the slate will be announced over the coming weeks.
Dennis Lim, the festivals Artistic Director, calledMay Decembera tour de force of writing, acting and directing.
He added that the film is built on moment-to-moment surprise, as thought-provoking as it is purely pleasurable.
His documentaryThe Velvet Undergroundwas an official selection at the 59th New York Film Festival.
