It's less than two weeks until Opening Night of the 56th Chicago International Film Festival!

We're thrilled to bring the best in international cinema straight to your home — and also to the drive-in — this October. Remember, virtual screenings have limited tickets just like in-person Festival screenings. So get your tickets now to secure access to all the films you want to see!

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The below screenings are almost sold out! Be sure to get your tickets now so you don't miss out!

One Night in Miami (Virtual sold out, only Drive-In tickets remain!)
Nomadland (Drive-In)
I'm Your Woman (Virtual)

Program Spotlights

Gaza Mon Amour, Dirs: Tarzan & Arab Nasser

New Directors Competition

Making their U.S. premieres in Chicago, these bold works from emerging talents represent the most exciting new voices in international cinema.

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Undine, Dir: Christian Petzold

Love in the Time Of...

From the flutters of first attraction to the anguish of unrequited affection to late-in-life passion, these tales of romance take you on a tour of the many faces of love.

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An Evening with Rachel Brosnahan

Livestream Event | Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00pm CT

Rachel Brosnahan is the Emmy® Award-winning actress and producer best known for her leading role in the critically acclaimed Amazon Studios series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She stars in International Competition entry I'm Your Woman screening virtually at the Festival.

Join us for a special, in-depth conversation with this versatile performer (and Highland Park native) as we look back at the earliest days of her career to her latest projects and the work she does behind-the-camera to bring dynamic, women-centric stories to the screen.

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This event is supported by the John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation

Two Films by Gianfranco Rosi

Leading up to the Festival Tribute to director Gianfranco Rosi, one of the most awarded documentarians working today, and virtual screenings of his new film Notturno, we present retrospective virtual Cinema/Chicago members’ screenings of two of his films.

Become a member now to claim your free ticket and get exclusive perks to the 56th Chicago International Film Festival!

Below Sea Level
Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00pm CT
2008, 117 min, Italy

Below Sea Level documents the hand-to-mouth existence of California flatland squatters.

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Sacro GRA
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00pm CT
2013, 93 min, Italy

Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, Sacro Gra is an engaging tour of Rome’s ring road, populated by a fascinating group of eccentrics.

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These screenings are supported by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago.