We are thrilled to announce the International Competition selections for the 60th Chicago International Film Festival — 43 remarkable feature films from around the world, including 28 World, North American, or U.S. premieres. This year's International Competition highlights a rich diversity of storytelling from Brazil to India, Japan to Argentina, Lithuania to Zambia, all competing for awards across multiple categories.
The International Feature Competition notably includes Cannes’ Grand Prix winner (All We Imagine Is Light), Best Director winner (Miguel Gomes of Grand Tour), Special Award winner (The Seed of the Sacred Fig), and the Un Certain Regard Best Director winner (Rungano Nyoni of On Becoming A Guinea Fowl). Among the filmmakers returning to the Festival are celebrated artists such as Virpi Suutari, Max Kestner, Joshua Oppenheimer, and Miguel Gomes, all vying for top honors.
Stay tuned for the full lineup & schedule of the 60th #ChiFilmFest — released on Monday, September 23. Individual tickets go on sale Friday, September 27.
Kore-eda Tribute & Retrospective
We're thrilled to welcome master Japanese filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu — a key figure in the history of our Festival — to Chicago for the 60th #ChiFilmFest, presenting him with a Career Achievement Award and screening 6 of his touching, personal films: After Life; Nobody Knows (in 35mm with tribute); Like Father, Like Son; After the Storm; Shoplifters; and Broker.
Festival Passes on sale now
Want the best prices and access to Festival tickets? Become a member and buy a Festival pass today! Members can redeem Passes and buy individual tickets starting September 24. Festival Passes are the most cost-effective way to see multiple in-person screenings at the Festival. Want to share with a friend? You can use your pass to redeem more than one ticket to each film.
Opening Night tickets on sale now!
Tickets for our Opening Night film, The Piano Lesson, are now on sale. Individual tickets to the rest of the Festival’s presentations go on sale to the general public on September 27. Cinema/Chicago members have early access to tickets on September 24 with the Members' Pre-Sale.
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