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Festivals/Programs: Chicago Intl Film Festival
September 18, 2025
The Mechanization of Man
Diagnosed with terminal insomnia, Cillian clings to his past, obsessively building a time machine in his final days only for it to fail. With shifting visual styles and a driving pace, The Mechanization of Man is a compelling thriller. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 sh...
September 18, 2025
Perfect Casting
Told through dynamic visuals and quirky character designs, this animated tale follows the founding of an unlikely friendship. A skilled costume designer struggles to collaborate with an asocial creature actor who is eerily good at playing the monster. This film screens as part of the Best of C...
September 18, 2025
How to Smell Without a Nose
How to Smell Without a Nose is a dark and impactful short about the Korean war illustrated through the prosecution of a Joseon woman. Striking horror effects and committed performances created a palpable sense of dread. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 shorts program.
September 18, 2025
Arm and a Leg
Suffocated by the confines of suburban culture, April finds catharsis in wild, uninhibited physical movement. Her struggle for self-expression is empathetically depicted through claustrophobic visuals that reflect her oppression. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 shorts p...
September 18, 2025
Check Please
In this action comedy, a Korean and a Korean-American fight over their pride, honor, and who gets to pick up the tab. With stellar fight choreography and sound effects, Check Please is an impressive and playful homage to martial arts films. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 20...
