Gene Siskel Film Center

The March/April Gazette is Here. Read Now

March 14–27

Rungano Nyoni's "magically transcendent, cunningly funny, and arresting piece of cultural commentary" ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL is now playing.

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March 7–20

Chicago European Union Film Festival Spotlight: Poland

Discover the best of Polish cinema in our Chicago European Union Film Festival Spotlight: Poland. This year's dynamic lineup includes 12 Chicago premieres and seven repertory favorites. Festival lineup, tickets and Passports available now.

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March/April Gazette

Check out what's coming to our screens this spring. The March/April issue of the Gazette is now available to read online and pickup in person.

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2025 Renaissance Award Honoree

Paul Schrader

We are honored to present legendary screenwriter, director, and producer Paul Schrader with the Renaissance Award on Saturday, April 5. Leading up to An Evening with Paul Schrader, we will screen seven films written and directed by Schrader alongside four films curated by Schrader for our screens.

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Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Shadows of War Lecture Series

Presented in collaboration with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Art History, Theory, and Criticism department, our spring Lecture Series: Shadows of War is led by Nora Annesley Taylor, Alsdorf Professor of South and Southeast Asian Art. Through May 6.

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March 22–25

Science on Screen®

Science on Screen® returns with four big-screen classics paired with expert discussions, including Darren Aronofsky's 2006 THE FOUNTAIN on 35mm and Jackie Chan's 1985 POLICE STORY.

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Spring 2025 Season

Conversations at the Edge

Conversations at the Edge is our series for innovative film and media art. Featuring screenings, performances, and artist talks, the program is made possible through a unique partnership with SAIC's Department of Film, Video, New Media, and Animation, Video Data Bank, and the Film Center.

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