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| In Addition to the More Than 175 Films to be Screened | | | | SCREENING LOCATIONS |
| Laura Silverman / Heather Connor | | | | The 44th Chicago International Film Festival will screen |
| The Silverman Group, Inc. | | | | films at four locations. The majority of films will be |
| 312.932.9965 / Lori Hile | | | | shown at AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois Street, and |
| Chicago International Film Festival | | | | AMC 600 N. Michigan 9, 600 N. Michigan Avenue. |
| 312.683.0121 ext. Appearances by Rachel Weisz, | | | | Both the Opening Night (October 16) and Closing Night |
| Darren Aronofsky, Mike Leigh, Sidney Poitier, Common, | | | | (October 29) screenings take place at the Harris |
| Charlie Kaufman, and Colin Hanks are Expected in the | | | | Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive. Screenings of films |
| Windy City, October 16-29 | | | | in the Rediscovered and Restored Series will be held |
| The 44th Chicago International Film Festival, October 16 | | | | at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, |
| — 29, 2008, presented by Cinema/Chicago, will | | | | on October 26, 27, and 28. |
| offer moviegoers the best new films from around the | | | | TICKETS |
| world, with several exciting additions, including a | | | | Film Festival passes are on sale now. Individual |
| Festival Village and the launch of Green Screen, | | | | tickets for the 44th Chicago International Film Festival |
| a program celebrating our natural environment, the | | | | screenings and events will go on sale the beginning of |
| power and artistry of filmmaking, and the intersection | | | | October. Passes and tickets can be purchased by |
| between the two. In its fifth decade, the Festival | | | | visiting or or by calling 312-902-1500. |
| continues to present special appearances by | | | | ABOUT CINEMA/CHICAGO |
| legendary international actors and directors, along with | | | | Cinema/Chicago, a not for profit, tax exempt cultural |
| the impressive film line-up for which the Festival is | | | | and educational organization, presents the annual |
| known. Audiences this year will be captivated by 116 | | | | Chicago International Film Festival, North |
| feature films, 38 short and student films, and 18 | | | | America’s oldest competitive international film |
| documentaries from more than 45 countries, | | | | festival, organized to encourage better understanding |
| showcasing both established and promising new | | | | between cultures and its people and to make a |
| filmmakers. | | | | positive contribution to the art form of the moving |
| For 44 years, we’ve been committed to | | | | image. Subscribers to Cinema/Chicago’s |
| taking you all across the globe to discover some of | | | | membership program form a loyal core audience for |
| the most exciting cinema the world has to offer, right | | | | the organization and are granted access to more than |
| here in Chicago for two weeks only, said Michael | | | | 15 free film screenings and sneak previews throughout |
| Kutza, Founder and Artistic Director of the Chicago | | | | the year. Cinema/Chicago also offers year-round |
| International Film Festival. This isn’t your | | | | educational programs designed for students and the |
| typical Saturday night out at the movies — | | | | deaf and hard of hearing to provide new film |
| these are once-in-a-lifetime events. And this year | | | | experiences and offer insight into other cultures, |
| we’ve set up camp in a new Festival Village to | | | | languages, and ideas. These programs include the |
| create an even stronger sense of community where | | | | Educational Outreach Program, the Program for the |
| you can come out, see the films, meet the people who | | | | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and the Black Perspectives |
| make them, mingle with your fellow film fans, and most | | | | Program. |