Followed by a mouthwatering reception sponsored by Athena Restaurant.
Friday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. | Shaggy Greek Cypriot musician Yiannis’s life goes to the dogs only days before he plans to emigrate, when his fluffy pup Jimi does a runner, heading straight across the armed border into the Turkish side of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. What can his frantic owner do but follow? This comedy with a spoofy, easy-going political edge is a doggone adventure in cross-border relations, with some romance for good measure, when Yiannis’s ex joins the hunt. Tickets: $15 Siskel Film Center members, seniors, SAIC students, faculty, and staff; $20 general audiences.
Followed by a mouthwatering reception sponsored by Athena Restaurant.
Chicago European Union Film Festival Spotlight: Cyprus | March 20–22, 2026
Thirteen films from Cyprus. Three days only. Join us for the Chicago European Union Film Festival (CEUFF) as we shine a Spotlight on Cyprus, the current holder of the EU presidency. Cyprus has a vibrant but rarely seen film culture, and these 13 films will only screen in Chicago for one weekend, so don’t miss your chance to see them on the big screen! Discover new voices alongside acclaimed favorites, gain insight into the cinema of Cyprus during a filmmaker panel, and celebrate Opening Night with a reception inspired by its culinary traditions.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu