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Chicago International Film Festival, Film Festivals, International Films, reviews

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CIFF 2023 Review: “Paradise is Burning,” (“Paradiset Brinner”) directed by Mika Gustafson

by Peyton Robinson

October 22, 2023

“Paradise is Burning” screened as part of The 59th Chicago International Film Festival on October 18, 2023, as part of the International Competition. Writer-director Mika Gustafson’s “Paradise is Burning” is

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CIFF 2023 Review: “Departing Seniors,” directed by Clare Cooney

by Emily Jacobson

October 19, 2023

“Departing Seniors” screened opening night of The 59th Chicago International Film Festival on October 11, 2023. The final week of senior year of high school can be full of surprises.

Chicago International Film Festival, Film Festivals, International Films, reviews

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CIFF 2023 Review: “Sisterhood,” (“HLM Pussy”) directed by Nora El Hourch

by Peyton Robinson

October 19, 2023

“Sisterhood” screened as part of The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, learn more about this film! Nora El Hourch’s feature debut “Sisterhood” (french title: “HLM Pussy”) is an emboldened dossier

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CIFF 2023 Review: “The Beautiful Summer,” directed by Laura Luchetti

by Emily Jacobson

October 17, 2023

“The Beautiful Summer” is screening this afternoon at AMC NEWCITY at 2:30 PM as part of the Women in Cinema and Outlook program. Adolescence is universal. No matter the time

Chicago International Film Festival, Interviews

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Rising star and third generation actor Thomasin McKenzie discusses her character in ‘Jojo Rabbit’

by Pamela Powell

November 6, 2019

“Jojo Rabbit,” based on the book Caging Spies by Christine Leunens, pushes the boundaries in satirical storytelling in ways that only director Taika Watiti can do.  His bold and daring satire about

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