News Archive
April 8, 2020
#56Films to Stream: HALLOWEEN (1978)
56 Films
Halloween is streaming now on Shudder. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from …
April 7, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: Marchesa and By the Grace of God (2019)
Dinner and a Movie
We’re excited to announce our new Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie feature! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we will collaborate with one of our Hot Spots restaurant partners to bring …
April 6, 2020
#56Films to Stream: CLIMATES (2006)
56 Films
Climates is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections …
April 3, 2020
#56Films to Stream: DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE (1998)
56 Films
Divorice Iranian Style is streaming now. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from …
April 2, 2020
Flashback: Stream Select CineYouth 2019 Chicago Films
Festival News
CineYouth 2020 has been postponed for now due to Illinois’ shelter-in-place order. We will announce new dates once we can comfortably rescheduled CineYouth. In the meantime, we’re happy to share …
April 1, 2020
#56Films to Stream: TAMPOPO (1986)
56 Films
Tampopo is streaming now on The Criterion Channel. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past …
March 30, 2020
#56Films to Stream: SALESMAN (1969)
56 Films
Salesman is streaming on The Criterion Channel. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections …
March 27, 2020
#56Films to Stream: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (1977)
56 Films
Picnic at Hanging Rock is now streaming on the Criterion Channel. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are …
March 25, 2020
#56Films to Stream: CLOSE-UP (1990)
56 Films
Close-Up is streaming now on The Criterion Channel 56 Films for 56 Years Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film …
March 24, 2020
Women’s History Month: Award Winning #ChiFilmFest Selections to Stream
Festival News
54th Festival Gold Hugo winner HAPPY AS LAZZARO is now streaming on Netflix. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Chicago International Film Festival is taking a look back at …
March 22, 2020
#56Films to Stream: OLYMPIA (2018)
56 Films
Olympia is streaming now on Amazon Prime 56 Films for 56 Years Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival …
March 20, 2020
TAKE 2: Virtual Screenings in April 2020
Festival News
Vitalina Varela is virtually screening now through the Gene Siskel Film Center. For this month’s TAKE 2, we’re excited to highlight special virtual screenings taking place online through Chicago’s …
March 20, 2020
#56Films to Stream: MOONLIGHT (2016)
56 Films
Moonlight is streaming on Netflix 56 Films for 56 Years Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking …
March 13, 2020
The Truth Screening Cancelled
Festival News
Dear Chicago International Film Festival Community, The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our highest priority. Following the lead of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor …
March 1, 2020
TAKE 2: What to See in Theaters and Stream in March 2020
Festival News
The Whistlers opens at the Music Box Theater on March 27 Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that are now …
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