Chicago Film Festival Celebrates 60th with Oscar Entries

The 60th Chicago International Film Festival, running from October 16 to 27, highlights international submissions for the 2024 Oscars, featuring films like Latvia's 'Flow' and Mexico's 'Emila Pérez.' The festival presents works by renowned auteurs such as Pedro Almodóvar and includes stars like Amy Adams and Cillian Murphy. It also features a local documentary premiere, 'Time Passages,' and opens with 'The Piano Lesson,' directed by Malcolm Washington, who will be honored with a Breakthrough Award. The event bookends with screenings like 'The Piano Lesson' and 'Here,' celebrating its history while embracing diverse narratives and emerging talents in cinema.