It marks the 76-year-old filmmaking icons first feature directorial effort since 2016sSilence.
Its an incredible honor thatThe Irishmanhas been selected as the Opening Night of the New York Film Festival.
The festival is critical to bringing awareness to cinema from around the world.
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The 2019 New York Film Festival runs for 17 days, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 13.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Sept. 8, while VIP passes areon sale now.
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