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The Gene Siskel Film Center selects and presents significant world cinema in a non-commercial context that sets aesthetic, critical and entertainment standards. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.

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May 4 - 31
Haskell Wexler Centennial Series

A groundbreaking cinematographer and fierce social activist, this series celebrates cinematic trailblazer and Chicagoan Haskell Wexler: including his most acclaimed films; his uncredited work on FACES (legend has it he also loaned Cassavetes the cameras); and films he did not complete: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST (“I shot about 86-87%”) and THE CONVERSATION, of which he shot the definitive, dazzling opening sequence.

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1972 - 2022
50/50 Series

We're kicking off our 50th anniversary celebration with a year-long series of films commemorating each year of our history, starting in 1972. 

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With our doors closed, you may be missing the Gene Siskel Film Center -- but we don't want you to miss out on the latest art house films

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NOW PLAYING

man and woman looking at each other outside
MISSISSIPPI MASALA
Mira Nair1991
close up of blonde woman's face looking back
FACES
John Cassavetes1968
two young girls in the woods with arms on each others shoulders looking at fort of leaves
PETITE MAMAN
Céline Sciamma2021
woman dancing alone at party with eyes closed
HAPPENING
Audrey Diwan2021
man looking out to large auditorium filled with people
MEDIUM COOL
Haskell Wexler1969
men gathered around with weapons cornering a man at night
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
Norman Jewison1967
children sitting on country road looking up at men playing instruments
BOUND FOR GLORY
Hal Ashby1976
men in yard playing baseball
MATEWAN
John Sayles1987
man walking through wheat field
FATHER
Srdan Golubovic2020
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COMING SOON

black and white image of man on street holding both hands above head
HOLD YOUR FIRE
Stefan Forbes / 2021
two couples walking on lawn in formal tennis outfits
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA
Simon Curtis / 2022
three woman wearing all black each holding small paper flag
TRUTH: 1 NIGHT, 1 ROOM, 3 BADDEST BITCHES
Tsutsumi Yukihiko / 2021
woman sitting in dark room looking at candle on small table
FARHA
Darin J. Sallam / 2021
black and white collage of people holding phone up to ear
CHICAGOLAND SHORTS VOL. 8
Alexander Fingrutd, Lily Freeston & Florence Creffield, Charles Fritschner, Aliya Haq, Charles A. Honeywood, Juan C. Linares, Yanyi Xie / 2021, 2022
man getting gun pointed at his head by police
HARD BOILED
John Woo / 1992
man listening to audio recording in studio with equipment
THE CONVERSATION
Francis Ford Coppola / 1974
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Festival Spotlight
Chicago Palestine Film Festival

The 21st Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF) returns May 7 to 21, showcasing eight films by Palestinian directors and films about Palestine. CPFF is dedicated to presenting a film festival that is open, critical, and reflective of the culture, experience and vision of the filmmakers.

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