Buried Treasures: Unsung Movies of 2025
By now, we can guess which of last year’s films seem bound for posterity via Oscar ballots, festival prizes, box-office glory, or Top 10 lists. But, as always, some cinematic gems of 2025 missed out on such high-profile recognition—including some top-tier international films that were big deals at home, released belatedly and only briefly in the U.S. So, let’s take a moment to excavate and celebrate some multilingual treasures in multiple genres, now available on major streaming services.
Viewing Recommendations: Take your pick: the tender, tricksy love story Dreams (Sex Love) from Norway; the resplendent, melancholy period fantasia Grand Tour, from Portugal; or two very different migrant dramas from France, Ghost Trail and Souleymane’s Story.
Sponsor(s)
The “Digging Deeper into Movies with Nick Davis” series is made possible with the support of the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation.
Event Information
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:00am – 12:30pm
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Admission is free, but RSVPs are highly encouraged as space is limited. Doors open at 10:30am.
Please note: The discussion does not include tickets to screenings of the films.
Accessibility
Cinema/Chicago is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment at all our programs and events. All event venues are fully wheelchair accessible, with no-step entrances or ramp access and elevators. All venues offer wheelchair-designated spaces, companion seating, easy-access theater seating, and accessible restrooms. For accommodation requests, please email us at access@chicagofilmfestival.com, call us at 312-683-0121, x108, or complete our Accommodation Request Form.
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