By Maria Esteves - October 2, 2008

The 46th New York Film Festival (NYFF46), presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, sponsored by Chopard, The New York Times, and Sardegna; standing room only press screening of THE WRESTLER, directed by Darren Aronofsky was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 AM. A special press conference immediately followed with director Darren Aronofsky, producer Scott Franklin, actor Mickey Rourke, and actress Marisa Tomei, moderated by NYFF selection committee chairman, Richard Pena, program director, Film Society of
Lincoln Center.  NYFF 2008 Closing Night Premiere of THE WRESTLER, directed by Darren Aronofsky, released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, will be held at Avery Fisher Hall, Sunday, October 12, 8:30 PM. Winner of the Golden Lion award, 2008 Venice International Film Festival, THE WRESTLER opens theatrically December 19, 2008.

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NYFF46 THE WRESTLER Press Conference panelists, (from left-right), actor
Mickey Rourke, director Darren Aronofsky, actress Marisa Tomei, and
producer Scott Franklin.

NYFF46 THE WRESTLER Press Conference, (from left-right), moderator NYFF program director Richard Pena, with panelists actor Mickey Rourke, director Darren Aronofsky, actress Marisa Tomei, and producer Scott Franklin.

NYFF46 THE WRESTLER Press Conference, (from left-right), moderator NYFF program director Richard Pena, with panelists actor Mickey Rourke, and
director Darren Aronofsky.

NYFF46 THE WRESTLER Press Conference panelists, (from left-right),
actor Mickey Rourke, director Darren Aronofsky, and actress
Marisa Tomei.