Chicago International Film Festival

Some of the latest and greatest movies to hit the festival circuit arrive in the Midwest during the Chicago International Film Festival, which typically presents a lineup of around 100 dramas, documentaries, comedies and foreign films, plus 60 short film programs. In addition to CIFF's home base at AMC Newcity 14, the fest offers viewing opportunities across the city, with screenings at the Music Box Theatre, the Gene Siskel Film Center and more. This year, the festivities will kick off with the U.S. premiere of The Piano Lesson on October 16. You can find a complete list of films, purchase tickets and learn about other programming on the Chicago International Film Festival website.