Paper Tiger made its North American premiere as the opening night selection of the New York Film Festival on Friday evening at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The film, directed by a filmmaker described by festival Artistic Director Dennis Lim as one of the great living American directors, has not screened publicly since its world premiere at Cannes. The drama centers on two brothers, Irwin and Gary Pearl, living in 1986 Queens who become entangled in a scheme threatening their family’s safety. The narrative interweaves crime-thriller elements with family drama, focusing on the impact on Irwin’s wife, Hester, as she navigates protecting her sons while managing her own personal crisis.
The cast assembled for the premiere includes Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson, all of whom were present at the screening. According to reports, Teller is positioned to campaign as a lead actor, with Driver and Johansson pursuing supporting actor consideration. The film was presented on a 35mm print and received a warm reception from the audience.
Distributor Neon is overseeing the fall release of the film, which arrives during a season characterized by international directors and major blockbuster releases. Festival leadership has highlighted the achievement of producing a personal, independent American film in the current entertainment landscape. During a post-screening discussion, Johansson reflected on the production experience, describing the tight quarters and challenging conditions on set as demanding but ultimately fulfilling for the cast and crew involved in the project.
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