March 02, 2009 04:00PM EST
Woody Allen to Open TFF '09 with Whatever Works
Annie Hall, Manhattan, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Hannah and Her Sisters. Until recently, Woody Allen's films were synonymous with New York, but then he went to Europe for a while and explored the continent with the successful Match Point and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. With his latest film, Allen has found his way back to the Big Apple—specifically, to the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Whatever Works, Woody Allen's new comedy starring Ed Begley Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Larry David, and Evan Rachel Wood, will have its world premiere as the opening night film of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. For Allen, the film and the Festival signal a return to New York City: "A lovely idea of showing my film in a film festival in my own city. It's very exciting."
Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal concurs, "I fell in love with New York through Woody Allen’s movies and I am excited we are opening this year’s Festival with Sony Pictures Classics for the world premiere of Woody’s Whatever Works, a uniquely funny addition to his body of work.”
The premiere will take place on Wednesday, April 22, and the Festival will run through May 3. The 2009 Tribeca Film Festival will announce its feature film slate on March 9 and 11, 2009.
Whatever Works is slated for a June 19 release from Sony Pictures Classics.
Opening night is sponsored by DIRECTV.
More Information
TFF '09: Information on Ticket Packages and Buying Tickets
TFF '09: Official Announcement of Opening Slate
March 03, 2009 12:25 AM
NYCfan said:
Woody and Larry
It was bound to happen. It makes me so happy to see WHATEVER WORKS become the TFF's Opening Night offering, because I think it'll be a quintessential NY film.
March 03, 2009 07:39 AM
dssherman said:
opening night
The selection of Whatever Works should create a curious, free buzz. What do you want better than that?
March 03, 2009 11:42 AM
Wilson said:
Woody & Larry
WOW! So thrilled that two of my favorite and funniest neurotic jewish men will be making a movie together. Is Woody in this film or just directing it? Hope to see both of those kvetchy faces doing screen time together!
March 05, 2009 05:28 AM
ajonathan1 said:
Welcome back home Woody!
It is good to see that TFF will show on its opening a film directed by a true new yorker aka Woody Allen. I think this will generate a buzz for the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Hopefully, this will be an omen for the rest of the festival which needs a boost from the lack of attendence the last few years. Welcome back home Woody! Thanks, Andre Jonathan Harlem, NYC
March 05, 2009 11:48 AM
dfetchko said:
Woody
I am so happy to see this film on Tribeca's list. God, I love Woody films. I've missed him so. My daughter and I never miss a TFF season.
March 07, 2009 03:09 PM
cinejay said:
Woody kicks off TFF '09
What a great way to start the festival!!! NY Filmmaking Royalty!!!
April 14, 2009 08:58 AM
thatgirlinnyc said:
can i buy tickets?
Can I buy tickets for the opening night show, or is it all reserved? I can't find the answer to this question anywhere...