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April 29, 2020
#56Films to Stream: SHOTGUN STORIES (2007)
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Shotgun Stories is available for digital rental. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections …
April 28, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: Steak 48 and The Last Rites of Joe May
Dinner and a Movie
(L) Steak 48’s Filet Mignon; (R) Dennis Farina at the Chicago International Film Festival’s Opening Night in 2011. Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we …
April 27, 2020
#56Films to Stream: CHUNGKING EXPRESS (1994)
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Chungking Express is streaming now on the Criterion Collection. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at …
April 24, 2020
#56Films to Stream: VITALINA VARELA (2019)
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Vitalina Varela is now screening in the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Virtual Cinema. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film …
April 22, 2020
Illinois Film Office Shortcuts Film Contest Announces Winning Film
Festival News
The Illinois Film Office, in partnership with the Chicago International Film Festival and Full Spectrum Features, is pleased to announce the winner of the Shortcuts Short Film Contest and the …
April 22, 2020
#56Films to Stream: SOLARIS (1972)
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Solaris 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 …
April 21, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: Gibsons and The Blues Brothers (1980)
Dinner and a Movie
(L) Gibsons’ ribs and fries; (R) Two Chicagoans ready for a good meal. Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we will collaborate with one of …
April 20, 2020
#56Films to Stream: JUAN OF THE DEAD (2011)
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Juan of the Dead (2011) Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each …
April 19, 2020
Four Roles You Can Play
Festival News
Photo by Timothy M. Schmidt Dear Friends, Supporters and Fellow Movielovers:Â At the Chicago International Film Festival, we have long believed in the power of cinema to bring people together …
April 17, 2020
#56Films to Stream: BOYS DON’T CRY (1999)
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Boys Don’t Cry is streaming now on HBO. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past …
April 15, 2020
#56Films to Stream: FACES PLACES (2017)
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Faces Places is streaming now on Kanopy and for digital rental. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are …
April 14, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: Tzuco and Coco (2017)
Dinner and a Movie
(L) Tzuco’s to-go offerings; (R) Chef Carlos Gaytán with actor/director Gael GarcÃa Bernal, Oscar-winning production designer Eugenio Caballero, and the staff of Tzuco during the 55th Chicago Intl. Film Festival. …
April 13, 2020
#56Films to Stream: THE STATION AGENT (2003)
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The Station Agent is streaming now on HBO. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past …
April 10, 2020
#56Films to Stream: THE ELEMENT OF CRIME (1984)
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Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
April 9, 2020
Remembering Victor Skrebneski
Festival News
Chicago International Film Festival Founder Michael Kutza and photographer Victor Skrebneski. Photo by Timothy M. Schmidt. We are saddened by the passing of legendary photographer Victor Skrebneski. Victor’s iconic black …
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