The "Godfather Part II" actor helped set up the movie festival in 2002 to celebrate New York City as a centre for filmmaking and is delighted the world-famous event, which runs until April 28, is a big hit among people, reported the New York Daily News.
"I'm happy that the festival has gone on this long and has had an impact on people; local, national and international. I'm very proud that it's becoming a part of the fabric of New York and tradition. Very proud," he said.
"The one on Gore Vidal, 'The United States of Amnesia' and a wonderful film called 'Red Obsession' - which I thought was very interesting about the Chinese buying all the wine in France," he added.