Gene Siskel Film Center

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Shortlisted for the Academy Award® for Best International Feature Film, Magnus von Horn's unapologetic and mesmerizing gothic nightmare THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE is now playing. Read more

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Dec 20–31 | 13-Film Series

Be Kind, Rewind

Join us as we review the best and biggest films from 2024––from favorite titles that graced the Film Center’s screens, to movies that thrilled audiences across the country. A mini reflection on this cinematic year that was, BE KIND, REWIND provides a survey of the movies of the year. Read more

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Oh, Canada

Paul Schrader's OH, CANADA, starring Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, and Jacob Elordi, is now playing. Read more

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January 1–February 5

The Worlds of Wiseman

Thirty-three films from Frederick Wiseman, freshly restored in 4K. The Film Center is proud to be the exclusive home for the Chicago premiere of the complete restored collection. Read more

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January 4–25, 2025

Settle In

Binge watching a television show or catching a double feature? Child’s play. Prove your passion for pacing with four films that test the limits of runtimes, that lean into their length, and that invite you to Settle In. Read more

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All We Imagine As Light

Payal Kapadia's "majestic masterwork," ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, is now playing. New York Times Critic's Pick and winner of the Grand Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Read more

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Members save more at every film. If you join or renew before 2025, we'll add two additional months for FREE to your standard 12-month annual membership. It's our best deal all year. And remember—current members don’t lose any time on their membership by renewing early. Read more

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January 5 & 26

Chicago Palestine Film Festival Presents

The Chicago Palestine Film Festival presents two screenings this January: FROM GROUND ZERO, Palestine's official selection for the 97th Academy Awards®, and Mohamed Jabaly's LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.

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November/December Gazette

Check out what's coming to our screens through the end of the year. The November/December issue of the Gazette is now available to read online and pickup in person. Read now

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