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Tributes Announced Including Carey Mulligan in Centerpiece Film Wildlife

Published: September 13, 2018  |  Filed under: Festival News

Plus Tributes to William Friedkin, Ruth Carter, Art Paul, and Colleen Moore.

The 54th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, today announced Tributes to actress Carey Mulligan in conjunction with this year’s  Centerpiece film Wildlife, and costume designer Ruth Carter as part of the Festival’s annual Black Perspectives Program. Additionally, acclaimed director and Chicago native William Friedkin will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a special tribute event during the Festival, including the North American premiere of the new documentary Friedkin Uncut.[…]

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Beautiful Boy Tickets On Sale Now For Opening Night

Published: September 10, 2018  |  Filed under: Festival News

 
Felix van Groeningen‘s film starring Academy Award®️-nominees Steve CarellTimothée Chalamet, and Amy Ryan received its world premiere this past weekend at the Toronto Film Festival where Owen Gleiberman of Variety raved “Carell and Chalamet both give excellent performances that should help to launch Beautiful Boy into the awards-buzz atmosphere.
 
Join us for Opening Night on Wednesday, October 10. A VIP After-Party with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will follow at the beautiful St.
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Announcing US Premiere Film Event at EXPO ART WEEK

Published: September 6, 2018  |  Filed under: Festival News

The 54th Chicago International Film Festival will be hosting the U.S. Premiere of Alberto García-Alix.The Shadow Line, an artfully crafted documentary that will double as an official EXPO ART WEEK program during EXPO CHICAGO, with filmmakers in person at the screening!

In advance of its screening at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival, Alberto García-Alix.The Shadow Line will be shown Friday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at AMC River East 21 Theaters, 322 E. Illinois St., Chicago. Director Nicolás Combarro, along with the film’s producer and cinematographer Miguel Ángel Delgado, are scheduled to attend this premiere.[…]

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