History of Martin Scorsese in Timeline
Martin Scorsese is a highly acclaimed American filmmaker, considered one of cinema's greatest and most influential directors. A key figure in the New Hollywood era, he has garnered numerous awards, including an Academy Award, multiple BAFTAs, Emmys, Golden Globes, and a Grammy. He has received lifetime achievement awards from prestigious institutions like the AFI, Film Society of Lincoln Center, and Kennedy Center. Five of his films have been recognized for their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance by inclusion in the National Film Registry.
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1931: Release of 'Limite'
In 1931, the film 'Limite', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1934: Release of 'Dos monjes'
In 1934, the film 'Dos monjes', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1936: Release of 'Redes'
In 1936, the film 'Redes', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1939: Release of 'Prisioneros de la tierra' and 'Two Girls on the Street'
In 1939, the films 'Prisioneros de la tierra' and 'Two Girls on the Street', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, were released.
1948: Release of 'Kalpana'
In 1948, the film 'Kalpana', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1948: Film restoration of The Red Shoes
Martin Scorsese and The Film Foundation spearheaded fundraising for the film restoration of Michael Powell, and Emeric Pressburger's The Red Shoes which came out in 1948.
1954: Release of 'After the Curfew'
In 1954, the film 'After the Curfew', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1955: Publication of The Last Temptation of Christ
In 1983, Scorsese began work on "The Last Temptation of Christ", based on the 1955 novel by Nikos Kazantzakis.
1955: Inspiration from 'The Night of the Hunter'
In 1991, Scorsese's Cape Fear took inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock and Charles Laughton's 1955 film, "The Night of the Hunter".
1956: Influence of 'The Searchers'
In 1976, Paul Schrader, writer of Taxi Driver, drew influence from John Ford's "The Searchers" released in 1956, as well as Arthur Bremer's diary and Robert Bresson's Pickpocket.
1959: Influence of 'Pickpocket'
In 1976, Paul Schrader, writer of Taxi Driver, drew influence from Robert Bresson's "Pickpocket" released in 1959, as well as Arthur Bremer's diary and John Ford's The Searchers.
1960: Release of 'The Housemaid'
In 1960, the film 'The Housemaid', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1961: Influence of Robert Rossen's The Hustler
In 1986, The Color of Money, which Scorsese directed, was a sequel to Robert Rossen's The Hustler from 1961.
1961: Influence of West Side Story
In December 1986, Scorsese directed the music video "Bad" and the direction and choreography was heavily influenced by West Side Story from 1961.
1962: Cape Fear Remake
In 1991, Scorsese released Cape Fear, a remake of the cult 1962 movie of the same name.
1964: Release of 'Dry Summer'
In 1964, the film 'Dry Summer', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1966: Bob Dylan's "retirement" from touring
In 1966, Bob Dylan had an infamous motorcycle accident and went into "retirement" from touring, which is covered in the documentary "No Direction Home".
1966: Black Girl Released
Ousmane Sembène's Black Girl was released in 1966 and is included in the World Cinema Project.
1967: Release of 'Law of the Border'
In 1967, the film 'Law of the Border', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1968: Release of 'Lucía'
In 1968, the film 'Lucía', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1969: End of the coverage period in the documentary A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
In 1969, Scorsese ended the coverage period of his documentary "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies". Scorsese only covers the silent era up until 1969, a year after which Scorsese began his feature career.
1969: Release of 'La Femme au couteau'
The movie La Femme au couteau, directed by Timité Bassori was released in 1969 and screened by the AFHP.
1970: Release of 'Soleil Ô'
In 1970, the film 'Soleil Ô', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1972: Release of 'Downpour'
In 1972, the film 'Downpour', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1973: Touki Bouki Released
Djibril Diop Mambéty's Touki Bouki was released in 1973 and is included in the World Cinema Project.
1973: Release of 'Touki Bouki' and 'A River Called Titas'
In 1973, two films featured in Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, 'Touki Bouki' and 'A River Called Titas', were released.
1975: Retrospective at Edinburgh International Film Festival
In 1975, Lynda Myles organized a retrospective of Martin Scorsese's work at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
1975: Release of 'Muna Moto'
In 1975, the film 'Muna Moto', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1975: Release of 'Chronique des années de braise' and 'Muna Moto'
The movies Chronique des années de braise, directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, and Muna Moto, directed by Jean-Pierre Dikongue-Pipa were released in 1975 and screened by the AFHP.
1976: Palme d'Or for Taxi Driver
In 1976, "Taxi Driver" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and received four Oscar nominations. Following the film's success, Scorsese started working on "New York, New York," a musical tribute to his hometown.
1976: Release of 'Insiang'
In 1976, the film 'Insiang', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1976: The Last Waltz Concert
On Thanksgiving Day, 1976, The Band held their final concert, "The Last Waltz," at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The concert featured a lineup of guest performers, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, and Eric Clapton. Martin Scorsese documented the concert in a film, but its release was delayed until 1978.
1977: Directing the Broadway Musical "The Act"
In 1977, Martin Scorsese directed the Broadway musical "The Act", starring Liza Minnelli.
1977: Roman Polanski Sexual Abuse Charges
In 2009, Scorsese signed a petition in support of director Roman Polanski, who had been detained while traveling to a film festival in relation to his 1977 sexual abuse charges.
1978: Release of The Last Waltz and American Boy
In 1978, Scorsese-directed films were released: "The Last Waltz," documenting the final concert by The Band, and "American Boy," a documentary focusing on Steven Prince, Scorsese's personal assistant.
1979: Release of 'Chess of the Wind'
In 1979, the film 'Chess of the Wind', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1980: Release of 'Pixote'
In 1980, the film 'Pixote', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1981: Release of 'Trances'
In 1981, the film 'Trances', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1982: Release of The King of Comedy
In 1982, Scorsese released "The King of Comedy", a satire on media and celebrity. The film, starring Robert De Niro, was a departure from his previous style and failed at the box office initially, but has gained recognition over the years.
March 1983: Scorsese meets Dawn Steel
In March 1983, Martin Scorsese met Dawn Steel, then a junior executive at Paramount, at the annual ShoWest Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, after which the pair began a romantic relationship.
1983: Initial Work on The Last Temptation of Christ
In 1983, Scorsese began work on "The Last Temptation of Christ", based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. Paramount Pictures initially backed the project but later pulled out.
1983: Cameo Appearances in Anna Pavlova and Round Midnight
In 1983, Scorsese made a brief cameo appearance in "Anna Pavlova", and had a more significant acting role in Bertrand Tavernier's jazz film "Round Midnight". He also directed an episode of Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories.
1985: Directing After Hours
In 1985, Scorsese directed "After Hours", a black comedy filmed on a low budget in SoHo, Manhattan. Scorsese also won Best Director Award at Cannes for this film.
1985: Release of 'Taipei Story'
In 1985, the film 'Taipei Story', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
December 1986: Filming of Michael Jackson's "Bad" Short Film
In December 1986, Scorsese directed the 18-minute short film "Bad" featuring Michael Jackson and Wesley Snipes. Filming took place over 6 weeks in Brooklyn. The music video drew influence from West Side Story and Taxi Driver.
1986: Release of The Color of Money
In 1986, Scorsese directed "The Color of Money", a sequel to "The Hustler" starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise.
1987: Scorsese and Steel reconnect professionally
In 1987, Martin Scorsese and Dawn Steel reconnected professionally, jump-starting the restoration of Lawrence of Arabia shortly after Steel's installation as president at Columbia Pictures.
1987: Michael Jackson music video "Bad" release
In 1987, Martin Scorsese directed the Michael Jackson music video "Bad".
1988: Release and Controversy of The Last Temptation of Christ
In 1988, "The Last Temptation of Christ" was released, causing controversy due to its depiction of Christ. Despite the controversy, the film was critically acclaimed and marked a return to personal filmmaking for Scorsese.
1989: Directing "Life Lessons" for New York Stories
In 1989, Scorsese directed "Life Lessons", one of three segments in the anthology film "New York Stories".
1989: Release of 'Revenge'
In 1989, the film 'Revenge', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
1990: Scorsese creates The Film Foundation
In 1990, Martin Scorsese created The Film Foundation, a non-profit film organization which collaborates with film studios to restore prints of old or damaged films.
1990: Release of Made in Milan
In 1990, Martin Scorsese released "Made in Milan", a short-form documentary about fashion designer Giorgio Armani.
1990: Acting role as Vincent van Gogh in Dreams
In 1990, Scorsese acted in a small role as Vincent van Gogh in the film "Dreams" by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.
1990: Release and Acclaim of Goodfellas
In 1990, Scorsese released "Goodfellas", considered a return to form. The film received critical acclaim and several awards, including an Academy Award for Joe Pesci. Scorsese also earned his third Best Director nomination. Roger Ebert named Goodfellas the best mob movie ever.
1990: Comparisons of The Departed to Goodfellas
In 2006, upon the release of Scorsese's film "The Departed", some proclaimed it as one of the best efforts Scorsese had brought to the screen since 1990's "Goodfellas", and still others putting it at the same level as Scorsese's most celebrated classics Taxi Driver and Raging Bull.
1991: Received Golden Plate Award
In 1991, Martin Scorsese received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
1993: Release of The Age of Innocence
In 1993, Scorsese released "The Age of Innocence", an adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel. The film was praised by critics but was a box office failure.
1993: Steel publishes memoir discussing relationship
In her 1993 memoir, Dawn Steel discussed her relationship with Martin Scorsese, including attending the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The King of Comedy and later location scouting in Tunisia together.
1994: Formation of De Fina-Cappa production company
In 1994, Scorsese and producer Barbara De Fina formed the production company De Fina-Cappa.
1994: Cameo appearance in Quiz Show
In 1994, Scorsese had a cameo appearance in the Robert Redford film Quiz Show.
1995: Release of Casino
In 1995, Martin Scorsese released "Casino", a violent gangster film which focused on a tightly wound male character whose well-ordered life is disrupted. The film was a box office success, drawing comparisons to his earlier work, "Goodfellas". Sharon Stone received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role.
1995: Release of A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
In 1995, Scorsese released a four-hour documentary titled "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies". The documentary offered an overview of American cinema from the silent era to 1969, covering the director's role as a storyteller, illusionist, smuggler, and iconoclast.
1997: Received AFI Life Achievement Award
In 1997, Martin Scorsese was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award.
1997: Release of Kundun
In 1997, Scorsese released "Kundun", a film about the early life of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the People's Liberation Army's entry into Tibet, and the Dalai Lama's subsequent exile to India. The film was a departure in subject matter, employing a fresh narrative and visual approach. The film was a source of turmoil for its distributor, Buena Vista Pictures.
1997: "Raging Bull" ranked among greatest American films
In 1997, the American Film Institute ranked "Raging Bull" as the twenty-fourth greatest American film of all time on their AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies list.
1998: Scorsese Presents Honorary Academy Award to Stanley Donen
In 1998, at the 70th Academy Awards, Martin Scorsese presented the Honorary Academy Award to film legend Stanley Donen.
1998: AFI's Greatest American Movies List
In 1998, the American Film Institute included three of Martin Scorsese's films on their list of the greatest American movies: Raging Bull at No. 24, Taxi Driver at No. 47, and Goodfellas at No. 94.
1999: Release of Il Mio Viaggio in Italia (My Voyage to Italy)
In 1999, Martin Scorsese directed the documentary "Il Mio Viaggio in Italia", also known as "My Voyage to Italy", about Italian filmmakers.
1999: Release of Bringing Out the Dead
In 1999, Scorsese released "Bringing Out the Dead", a film that revisited familiar territory with writer Paul Schrader. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Ving Rhames, John Goodman, Tom Sizemore, and Patricia Arquette. The film received generally positive reviews.
1999: Scorsese and De Niro Present Honorary Award to Elia Kazan
In 1999, at the 71st Academy Awards, Scorsese and De Niro presented the Honorary Award to film director Elia Kazan, which was a controversial pick due to Kazan's involvement with the Hollywood blacklist.
1999: Guest co-host for Siskel & Ebert
In 1999, following Gene Siskel's death, Martin Scorsese co-hosted an episode of Siskel & Ebert with Roger Ebert. During the show, both Scorsese and Ebert shared their lists of their top 10 favorite films from the 1990s.
2000: Release of 'Mysterious Object at Noon'
In 2000, the film 'Mysterious Object at Noon', part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, was released.
2001: Initial planned release of Gangs of New York
In 2001, Martin Scorsese originally filmed "Gangs of New York" with the intention of releasing it in the winter, in order to qualify for Academy Award nominations.
2001: AFI's "Heart-Pounding Movies" List
In 2001, the American Film Institute placed two of Martin Scorsese's films, Taxi Driver at No. 22 and Raging Bull at No. 51, on their list of the most "heart-pounding movies" in American cinema.
2002: Release of Gangs of New York
In 2002, Scorsese released "Gangs of New York", filmed at Rome's Cinecittà film studios. The film marked the first collaboration between Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. The production was highly troubled, with rumors referring to conflict with Miramax Films boss Harvey Weinstein.
February 2003: Gangs of New York Receives Academy Award Nominations
In February 2003, "Gangs of New York" received 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis; however, it did not win in any category.
2003: Scorsese Completes Production of The Blues
In 2003, Scorsese completed production of "The Blues", a seven-part documentary tracing the history of blues music. Scorsese's entry was titled "Feel Like Going Home". Also in 2003, producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff joined Sikelia Productions.
2004: The Aviator
In 1991, the release of Cape Fear was Scorsese's most commercially successful until "The Aviator" in 2004.
January 5, 2005: Awarded French Legion of Honour
On January 5, 2005, Martin Scorsese was awarded the French Legion of Honour in Paris, France, for his contribution to cinema.
January 2005: The Aviator Receives 11 Academy Award Nominations
In January 2005, "The Aviator" became the most-nominated film of the 77th Academy Awards with 11 nominations, including Best Picture and a fifth Best Director nomination for Scorsese. However, Scorsese lost again, this time to director Clint Eastwood for Million Dollar Baby.
2005: Release of No Direction Home
In 2005, Scorsese released "No Direction Home", a documentary about Bob Dylan's life and his impact on American popular music and culture. The film was presented on television in the United States and the United Kingdom. The film won a Peabody Award and the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video.
February 8, 2006: Won Grammy Award for No Direction Home
On February 8, 2006, at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, Martin Scorsese received the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video for No Direction Home.
November 1, 2006: The Rolling Stones perform at New York City's Beacon Theatre
On November 1, 2006, rock and roll band The Rolling Stones' performed at New York City's Beacon Theatre.
2006: The Departed
In 1991, the release of Cape Fear was Scorsese's most commercially successful until "The Departed" in 2006.
2006: New directors join The Film Foundation board
In 2006, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson, Curtis Hanson, Peter Jackson, Ang Lee and Alexander Payne joined the board of directors of Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation.
August 2007: Named Second-Greatest Director by Total Film
In August 2007, Martin Scorsese was recognized as the second-greatest director of all time in a poll conducted by Total Film magazine, placing him behind Alfred Hitchcock and ahead of Steven Spielberg.
September 11, 2007: Named Kennedy Center Honoree
On September 11, 2007, Martin Scorsese was named as one of the honorees for the year by the Kennedy Center Honors committee.
September 21, 2007: Initial Scheduled Release of Shine a Light
Originally, Shine a Light was initially scheduled for release on September 21, 2007, but Paramount Classics postponed its general release until April 2008.
October 22, 2007: Scorsese to reunite with DiCaprio on Shutter Island
On October 22, 2007, Daily Variety reported that Martin Scorsese would reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio for their fourth film, "Shutter Island", which is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane.
December 2007: Casting for Shutter Island
In December 2007, Mark Ruffalo, Max von Sydow, Ben Kingsley, and Michelle Williams were added to the cast of "Shutter Island", marking the first collaboration between these actors and Martin Scorsese.
2007: "Goodfellas" AFI ranking
In 2007, Goodfellas was ranked at No. 92 on the AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies list (10th Anniversary Edition) and No. 2 on their list of the top 10 gangster films.
2007: Scorsese establishes the World Cinema Project
In 2007, Martin Scorsese established the World Cinema Project with the mission to preserve and present marginalized and infrequently screened films from regions generally ill-equipped to preserve their own cinema history.
2007: "Raging Bull" ranked as the fourth greatest American film by AFI
In 2007, the American Film Institute ranked "Raging Bull" as the fourth greatest American film on their AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) list.
February 7, 2008: World Premiere of Shine a Light
On February 7, 2008, the world premiere of Scorsese's film, "Shine a Light", capturing rock and roll band The Rolling Stones' performance, was at the opening of the 58th Berlinale Film Festival.
March 2008: Principal photography begins for Shutter Island
In March 2008, principal photography commenced in Massachusetts for "Shutter Island", which is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane, and has a screenplay written by Laeta Kalogridis.
April 2008: General Release of Shine a Light
Paramount Classics postponed the general release of "Shine a Light" until April 2008.
June 17, 2008: Films on AFI's 10 Top 10 List
On June 17, 2008, the American Film Institute placed two of Martin Scorsese's films on the AFI's 10 Top 10 list: Raging Bull at number one for the Sports genre and Goodfellas at number two for the Gangster genre.
2008: Elected to American Philosophical Society
In 2008, Martin Scorsese was elected to the American Philosophical Society.
2009: Scorsese Signs Petition Supporting Roman Polanski
In 2009, Martin Scorsese signed a petition in support of director Roman Polanski, who had been detained while traveling to a film festival in relation to his 1977 sexual abuse charges.
January 17, 2010: Recipient of Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
On January 17, 2010, Martin Scorsese received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 67th Golden Globe Awards.
February 19, 2010: Release of Shutter Island
On February 19, 2010, the film "Shutter Island", directed by Martin Scorsese, was released.
May 20, 2010: Shutter Island becomes Scorsese's highest-grossing film
On May 20, 2010, "Shutter Island" became Martin Scorsese's highest-grossing film.
August 25, 2010: Bleu de Chanel commercial debut
On August 25, 2010, Martin Scorsese's television commercial for Chanel's new men's fragrance, "Bleu de Chanel", starring French actor Gaspard Ulliel, debuted online, after being filmed in New York City.
September 2010: Bleu de Chanel commercial released on TV
In September 2010, Martin Scorsese's commercial for Chanel's men's fragrance, "Bleu de Chanel", was released on TV, starring Gaspard Ulliel.
2010: The Departed Surpassed as Highest-Grossing Film
Prior to 2010, "The Departed" was Scorsese's highest-grossing film. In 2010, that record was surpassed by "Shutter Island".
September 18, 2011: Won Primetime Emmy Award
On September 18, 2011, Martin Scorsese won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the series premiere of Boardwalk Empire.
November 23, 2011: Hugo Release
On November 23, 2011, Martin Scorsese's first 3D film, "Hugo", based on Brian Selznick's novel "The Invention of Hugo Cabret", was released in the United States.
February 12, 2012: Recipient of BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award
On February 12, 2012, Martin Scorsese received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award at the 65th British Academy Film Awards.
September 16, 2012: Won Two Emmy Awards for George Harrison Documentary
On September 16, 2012, Martin Scorsese won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming and Outstanding Nonfiction Special for his work on the documentary George Harrison: Living in the Material World.
2012: Mention of Taxi Driver's influence in Bad 25
In 1986, Scorsese directed the Michael Jackson music video "Bad". Scorsese noted the influence of Taxi Driver in Spike Lee's documentary Bad 25 released in 2012.
2012: Recommended Foreign Films
In 2012, Martin Scorsese recommended 39 foreign films to Colin Levy.
April 1, 2013: Delivered Jefferson Lecture
On April 1, 2013, Martin Scorsese delivered the Jefferson Lecture, titled "Persistence of Vision: Reading the Language of Cinema", at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
April 19, 2013: Financing Secured for Silence
On April 19, 2013, financing was secured for Martin Scorsese's film "Silence" by Emmett/Furla Films.
December 25, 2013: The Wolf of Wall Street Release
On December 25, 2013, Martin Scorsese's film, "The Wolf of Wall Street", was released. The film is based on Jordan Belfort's memoir of the same name and stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
2013: Mean Streets Voted Seventh Greatest Film
In 2013, the staff of Entertainment Weekly voted Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets as the seventh greatest film ever made.
February 2014: The 50 Year Argument at Berlin International Film Festival
In February 2014, Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi's documentary, "The 50 Year Argument", about the history of The New York Review of Books, was screened as a work in progress at the Berlin International Film Festival.
June 2014: The 50 Year Argument Premiere at Sheffield DocFest
In June 2014, Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi's documentary, "The 50 Year Argument", about the history of The New York Review of Books, premiered at the Sheffield DocFest.
July 25, 2014: Filming Commences for Vinyl Pilot
On July 25, 2014, filming began for the pilot of "Vinyl", directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter and George Mastras.
September 29, 2014: The 50 Year Argument Aired on HBO
On September 29, 2014, Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi's documentary, "The 50 Year Argument", was aired on HBO.
December 2, 2014: Vinyl picked up by HBO
On December 2, 2014, Martin Scorsese's TV show, "Vinyl" was picked up by HBO.
January 2015: Filming Begins for Silence
In January 2015, filming began for Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Shūsaku Endō's novel, "Silence", a drama about Portuguese Jesuit priests in 17th century Japan.
October 2015: The Audition Premiere
In October 2015, Martin Scorsese's short film, "The Audition", premiered in conjunction with the grand opening of Studio City. It featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, who played fictionalized versions of themselves.
2015: Christopher Nolan joins The Film Foundation board
In 2015, Christopher Nolan joined the board of directors of Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation, which is dedicated to film preservation and restoration.
November 2016: Post-Production Completed for Silence
By November 2016, Martin Scorsese's film "Silence" had completed post-production.
December 23, 2016: Release of Silence
On December 23, 2016, Martin Scorsese's film "Silence" was released to positive reviews from critics.
2016: Scorsese identifies as Catholic again
In 2016, Martin Scorsese identified himself as a Catholic again, saying, "my way has been, and is, Catholicism. After many years of thinking about other things, dabbling here and there, I am most comfortable as a Catholic. I believe in the tenets of Catholicism."
April 11, 2017: Appointed to Polish Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis
On April 11, 2017, Martin Scorsese was appointed to the Polish Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis, in recognition of his contribution to Polish cinema.
August 2017: Principal Photography Begins for The Irishman
In August 2017, principal photography began for Martin Scorsese's crime film, "The Irishman", which is based on the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt, and stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino.
2017: Scorsese introduces The African Film Heritage Project
In 2017, Martin Scorsese introduced The African Film Heritage Project (AFHP), a joint initiative with UNESCO, Cineteca di Bologna, and the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (FEPACI) to preserve classic African films.
June 20, 2018: Awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford
On June 20, 2018, Martin Scorsese was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford.
2018: Scorsese discusses AFHP collaboration
In 2018, Martin Scorsese discussed the ambitious collaboration of The African Film Heritage Project (AFHP), stating the goal to locate and restore the best surviving elements of 50 classic African films.
2018: Scorsese receives Robert Osborne Award
Martin Scorsese received the Robert Osborne Award at the 2018 TCM Film Festival for his advocacy in film restoration.
January 10, 2019: Rolling Thunder Revue documentary release announced
On January 10, 2019, it was reported that Martin Scorsese's documentary of Bob Dylan's 1975 tour, "Rolling Thunder Revue", would be released by Netflix.
April 25, 2019: Rolling Thunder Revue release date
On April 25, 2019, it was announced that Martin Scorsese's Bob Dylan documentary, "Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese" would be released on Netflix on June 12, 2019, with theatrical engagements to qualify for award consideration.
June 12, 2019: Rolling Thunder Revue Released
On June 12, 2019, Martin Scorsese's "Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese" was released on Netflix with a concurrent theatrical engagement.
September 27, 2019: The Irishman World Premiere
On September 27, 2019, Martin Scorsese's film "The Irishman" had its world premiere at the 57th New York Film Festival.
November 1, 2019: The Irishman Theatrical Release
On November 1, 2019, Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" received a limited theatrical release.
November 27, 2019: The Irishman Streaming Release on Netflix
On November 27, 2019, Martin Scorsese's film "The Irishman" was released for digital streaming on Netflix.
2019: Guillermo del Toro comments on The Irishman
In 2019, Guillermo del Toro commented on Martin Scorsese's ability as a director in the film The Irishman, and his character development.
2019: Contributed Favorite Films to LaCinetek
In 2019, Martin Scorsese contributed his favorite film lists to LaCinetek, a streaming platform, including a list of 73 "founding" films and another list of 106 films. He also wrote a letter explaining his selections.
2019: AFHP to screen restorations of African films
In 2019, the AFHP announced that they would screen restorations of four African films on their home continent for the first time as part of the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Film Festival of Ouagadougou.
January 2020: The Irishman Receives Academy Award Nominations
In January 2020, Martin Scorsese's film "The Irishman" received ten Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor.
April 2020: Filming for Killers of the Flower Moon Postponed
In April 2020, filming for Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 27, 2020: Apple Buys Production Rights for Killers of the Flower Moon
On May 27, 2020, Apple bought the production and distribution rights to Martin Scorsese's film, "Killers of the Flower Moon."
November 2020: Scorsese receives Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award
In November 2020, Martin Scorsese was honoured with the Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award.
November 2020: Criterion Channel releases video on The Film Foundation
In November 2020, The Criterion Channel released a video titled, 30 Years of The Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation, celebrating the "mission, evolution, and ongoing work of The Film Foundation".
December 29, 2020: Pretend It's a City Trailer Released
On December 29, 2020, the trailer for Martin Scorsese's Netflix documentary series, "Pretend It's a City", featuring Fran Lebowitz, was released.
2020: Sam Mendes's Speech at Golden Globe Award
In 2020, Sam Mendes, during his acceptance speech after winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Director for 1917, praised Martin Scorsese's contribution to cinema.
January 8, 2021: Pretend It's a City Released on Netflix
On January 8, 2021, Martin Scorsese's documentary series "Pretend It's a City", featuring Fran Lebowitz, was released on Netflix.
April 2021: Principal Photography Commences for Killers of the Flower Moon
In April 2021, principal photography commenced for Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon".
November 2021: Scorsese to direct Grateful Dead biopic
In November 2021, Martin Scorsese was set to direct a biopic feature about the rock band the Grateful Dead for Apple Studios, featuring Jonah Hill.
2021: Establishment of Martin Scorsese Institute
In 2021, George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, through the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, donated to NYU to establish the Martin Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts.
2021: Films selected by the Library of Congress
In 2021, four of Martin Scorsese's films (Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas) were selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry.
July 2022: Scorsese to direct "The Wager"
In July 2022, it was announced that Martin Scorsese would direct an adaptation of David Grann's non-fiction novel The Wager for Apple Studios, once again teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio.
October 2022: Personality Crisis: One Night Only Premieres
In October 2022, Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi premiered their collaborative film "Personality Crisis: One Night Only", a documentary about David Johansen, at the New York Film Festival.
May 2023: Scorsese Considering Film About Jesus
In May 2023, Martin Scorsese said he was considering writing and directing a new film about Jesus after meeting with Pope Francis.
May 16, 2023: Scorsese expresses eagerness to continue working
On May 16, 2023, while promoting "Killers of the Flower Moon", Martin Scorsese expressed his eagerness to continue working, stating he wanted to tell more stories as there was no more time.
May 20, 2023: Killers of the Flower Moon Premieres at Cannes
On May 20, 2023, Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation.
October 20, 2023: Theatrical Release of Killers of the Flower Moon
On October 20, 2023, Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" was released theatrically.
January 2024: Details Revealed for Scorsese's Jesus Film
In January 2024, more details about Martin Scorsese's potential film about Jesus were revealed. It could be Scorsese's next film, and he had co-written it with Kent Jones, based on the Shūsaku Endō novel A Life of Jesus.
March 2024: Scorsese settles lawsuit with Simon Afram
In March 2024, Martin Scorsese settled a lawsuit with aspiring screenwriter Simon Afram, who accused him of mishandling funds for a screenplay about World War II's Operation Fortitude.
April 20, 2024: Scorsese partners with Seth MacFarlane
On April 20, 2024, Martin Scorsese partnered with Seth MacFarlane to showcase Back From the Ink: Restored Animated Shorts at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival.
2024: Narration of Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
In 2024, Martin Scorsese narrated the documentary film "Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger" directed by David Hinton.
February 2025: Scorsese to direct mob film in Hawaii
It was reported in February 2025 that Martin Scorsese would be directing a mob film set in Hawaii, starring and being co-produced by Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt.
March 2025: Scorsese to adapt 'Home' for Apple TV
In March 2025, it was reported that Martin Scorsese would adapt Marilynne Robinson's Home for Apple TV with Leonardo DiCaprio starring.
May 29, 2025: Received Polish Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis
On May 29, 2025, Martin Scorsese received the Polish Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis, recognizing his contributions to Polish cinema.
June 2025: Scorsese criticizes Trump administration
In June 2025, Martin Scorsese criticized Donald Trump's administration, saying, "I do not see compassion in this administration. Indeed, it seems that it takes pleasure in the opposite: hurting, humiliating."
September 18, 2025: Scorsese to direct 'What Happens at Night'
On September 18, 2025, it was announced that Martin Scorsese would direct What Happens at Night, an adaptation of the Peter Cameron novel, as his next film, with Leonardo DiCaprio set to star alongside Jennifer Lawrence which started production in February 2026.
October 17, 2025: Premiere of "Mr. Scorsese" Documentary
On October 17, 2025, Apple TV premiered the five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, directed by Rebecca Miller.
February 2026: Production Starts for 'What Happens at Night'
Production started in February 2026 for Martin Scorsese's film 'What Happens at Night', starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
May 22, 2026: Scorsese Cameo in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
Martin Scorsese was announced to have a cameo in the next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is scheduled to be released on May 22, 2026, as the voice of an Ardennian shopkeep.
2026: Scorsese's directorial achievements as of 2026
As of 2026, Martin Scorsese has directed 27 full-length narrative films and 16 full-length documentary films.
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