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Chicago International Film Festival
October 16, 2024
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Experience some of the latest and most acclaimed films at the Chicago International Film Festival, where around 100 dramas, documentaries, comedies, and international films, plus 60 short film programs, take center stage. Screenings take place not only at the festival's home base, AMC Newcity 14, but also at various venues across the city, including the Music Box Theatre and Gene Siskel Film Center.
This year's festivities begin on October 16 with the U.S. premiere of *The Piano Lesson*. Visit the Chicago International Film Festival website for the full lineup, ticket information, and additional programming details.
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