Thanks to support from Mayor Jane Byrne, the Festival holds its Opening Night at the Chicago Theatre for the first time. Special effects master Peter Ellenshaw Sr., Karen Black, and Maximillian Schell receive honors, and films from 24 nations are screened. Hungarian drama Angi Vera from director Pál Gábor receives the Gold Hugo for Best Feature.
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