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Klondike
Synopsis
July 2014. A Ukrainian family living near the border with Russia finds themselves in the center of an international conflict. The pregnant Irka and husband Tolik resolve to remain in their home, despite the fact that it’s now missing a wall. As they attempt to rebuild, they’re forced to reckon with a complicated new reality—one that includes a mysterious plane crash, rumors of a separatist movement, and the escalation of war.
Screenings & Events
In-person Screening
Wed, May 29 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago History Museum
Tickets available Monday, May 20.
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The Wednesday Child Szerdai gyerek
Synopsis
Headstrong teen mother Maja has lost custody of her toddler. Abandoned as a child herself, she’s determined to avoid her mother’s mistakes and earn back the right to care for her child. When a social program offers small business loans, she jumps at the chance for redemption. Anchored by a raw, natural performance, this moving coming-of-age tale is a testament to the power of second chances.
Screenings & Events
In-person Screening
Wed, Sep 18 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago Cultural Center
Tickets available Monday, September 9.
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The Chambermaid La camarista
Synopsis
Eve is invisible—as a maid at a high-end Mexico City hotel, it’s her job to stay out of sight. Long hours leave her dreaming of a better life for her family as she attempts to rise above workplace hierarchies. Set entirely within the hermetic confines of the hotel, The Chambermaid is both a deeply moving character study and a frankly observed examination of social class.
Screenings & Events
In-person Screening
Wed, Jul 31 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago Cultural Center
Tickets available Monday, July 22.
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Going Places: Chicago Short Films
Synopsis
These shorts, all featured at past Festivals, display the brilliance and variety of our city’s incredible filmmakers. They explore a friendship in crisis (A Real One), the sisterhood bonds (Video Funeral), the inherent comedy of an overprotective mother (Grizzlies), a meditative cab ride (Saya), the meaning of success (Winning in America) and a supernatural animation (Step Into the River).
Screenings & Events
In-person Screening
Wed, Sep 11 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago Cultural Center
Tickets available Monday, September 2.
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So Damn Easy Going Så jävla easy going
Synopsis
Navigating the rollercoaster of highschool while caring for her clinically depressed father has Joanna feeling scattered. Making matters worse, her ADHD medication is running out with no money for a refill. Enter Audrey–a cool, confident new classmate. Joanna is smitten. Now with a full heart on top of a buzzing brain, she must get creative to make ends meet. This charming tale of self-discovery and young love sparkles against the backdrop of seaside Gothenburg.
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