Tony Gilroy, the Michael Clayton and Andor writer, premiered Behemoth! as this year's NYFF Centerpiece, and Pedro Pascal plays Alex, a cellist who fled a Chicago orchestra and a manic ex (Olivia Wilde) to record film scores in Los Angeles. The soundtrack is performed by nine leading session musicians, and the score is a character in its own right. If you want a star-driven, grown-up drama before it reaches theaters, this late-festival screening is your shot.
What to expect
A 124-minute festival screening in a Lincoln Center theater, with the NYFF64 bumper and a packed, attentive crowd. The film moves between Alex's childhood and adult life, carried by original compositions and supporting turns from Eva Victor, JoBeth Williams, Hank Azaria and Will Arnett.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center; the A, B, C and D stop a few blocks south at 59 St–Columbus Circle.
- Behemoth! is a Searchlight Pictures release, so it will reach theaters later; this is a festival-first viewing.
- Festival screenings start on time, so collect tickets and get in line early.
- If a screening is listed as sold out, check Film at Lincoln Center's site again closer to the day for released seats.
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Common questions
Who stars in Behemoth!?
Pedro Pascal leads, with Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, JoBeth Williams, Hank Azaria and Will Arnett.
How long is Behemoth!?
The festival lists a 124-minute runtime.
Is there a Q&A at this screening?
The festival's Q&As with Tony Gilroy and the cast were at earlier screenings; this one is not listed with a Q&A.
