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Best of the Fest

Published: October 23, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

As we head into the final days of the Festival, we’ve saved a few screening spots for the most acclaimed films of the year. Tickets are on sale now at the Festival Box Office at AMC River East; don’t miss your chance to see these great films one last time before the Festival ends.

And check back often; we’ll be adding new screenings!

Wednesday, October 26
Short Films – 2:30pm Get Tickets
This collection of short films represent the very best in the 52nd Chicago International Short Film Program.[…]

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Tribute: Geraldine Chaplin

Published: October 10, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

One of the best parts of the Chicago International Film Festival is the opportunity to celebrate the filmmakers, producers, actors and actresses who create the movies we showcase every year. This year wass no exception, as we welcome Hollywood legend Geraldine Chaplin for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to the Silver Hugo winning actress and daughter of Charlie Chaplin and Oona O’Neill.

Essanay Studios – the historic early film studio in the heart of Chicago –  hosted an evening of cocktails, hors ‘deouvres and a conversation with Chaplin, star of Doctor Zhivago, Nashville, The Age of Innocence, Bolero, and Talk to Her. […]

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Film in Conversation: Panels

Published: October 1, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

We’re pleased to present a number of panels throughout the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival that are open to the public. We welcome you to join us and participate in these necessary and compelling conversations.

Sunday, October 16 | 4p.m.
Black Lives Matter and the Media
Responding to the harrowing police shootings of unarmed African Americans and wider racial injustices in America, Black Lives Matter has become one of the defining social movements of our times. How important is media to their message, and how can filmmakers best tell the stories of contemporary civil rights struggles int he black community?[…]

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New Films at #ChiFilmFest

Published: September 28, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

In case there aren’t enough films to choose from at the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival, we’ve added even more to check out. Here’s the latest; tickets are on sale now!

Watch this space for all the latest updates to the Festival lineup.

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Marking filmmaker Pablo Larraín’s second film at this year’s Festival (he also directed NERUDA), this compelling biopic stars Natalie Portman as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Larraín is scheduled to attend! Monday, October 17

A CONVERSATION WITH TARAJI P.[…]

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