The highly anticipated North American premiere of Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ will headline the closing night of the New York Film Festival, announced with much excitement. The Neon film, starring the brilliant Adam Driver and the talented Penélope Cruz, will grace the silver screen at Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 13, captivating audiences with its gripping portrayal of Enzo Ferrari’s life.
In this compelling biopic, Driver portrays the iconic race car manufacturer, grappling with a myriad of professional and personal struggles during the eventful year of 1957. His marriage to Laura (played by Cruz) faces turmoil amid challenges of infidelity and the tragic loss of their young son. Simultaneously, the pressure to increase production on his famed Ferrari looms, as he gears up for the treacherous Mille Miglia race.
The NY Film Festival describes the film as an enthralling masterpiece, with Mann seamlessly weaving multiple narrative strands together. The movie climaxes in a breathtaking and heart-pounding race through the picturesque Northern Italian landscape, a remarkable visual and aural spectacle that ranks among the director’s most memorable moments.
The stellar cast, including Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone, Patrick Dempsey, and Jack O’Connell, brings depth and authenticity to the characters, with the film shot on location in Ferrari’s hometown of Modena. Mark your calendars as ‘Ferrari’ is set to release on the much-awaited Christmas Day.
Written by Troy Kennedy Martin, who adapted Brock Yates’ book “Enzo Ferrari – The Man and the Machine,” the film is produced by the talented Michael Mann alongside P.J. van Sandwijk, John Lesher, Marie Savare, John Friedberg, Lars Sylvest, Thorsten Schumacher, and Gareth West.
Michael Mann, humbled by the selection, expresses his gratitude for being a part of this prestigious festival. Meanwhile, NY Film Festival’s artistic director, Dennis Lim, praises ‘Ferrari’ for its thrilling and emotionally moving storytelling. Lim commends Mann’s work, stating that it represents a grand evolution of the director’s career themes and is undoubtedly his most deeply personal project to date. The festival eagerly anticipates a closing night for the ages, as ‘Ferrari’ leaves an indelible mark on cinema enthusiasts worldwide.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the New York Film Festival, running from Sept. 29 to Oct. 15, presented by Film at Lincoln Center. This year’s lineup promises to be nothing short of extraordinary, with ‘Ferrari’ serving as a fitting and unforgettable conclusion to the cinematic celebration.