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CONTENTS
WELCOME LETTER S 3
OPENING NIGHT 15
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 20
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 29
NEW DIRECTORS COMPETITION 39
DOC COMPETITION/DOCUMENTARY 49
WORLD CINEMA 61
U.S. INDIES 89
AFTER DARK 95
SPOTLIGHT: ARCHITECTURE 101
INTERNATIONAL FILM NOIR 105
SHORTS 113
OUT-LOOK COMPETITION 122
BLACK PERSPECTIVES 124
CINEMAS OF THE AMERICAS 127
CITY & STATE 129
EBERT AWARD 132
TRIBUTES 134
INDUSTRY DAYS 139
60 SECOND INTROS 140
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING 143
EDUCATION PROGRAM 144
FESTIVAL STAFF 146
DECADES OF TRIBUTE 148
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS 152
MEMBERSHIP 153
FESTIVAL PATRONS 155
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL
TELEVISION FESTIVAL 156
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 161
INDEX 165
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WELCOME
Greetings! Dear Friends:
As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome As Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Chicago, I am pleased
everyone gathered for the 53rd Chicago International Film and proud to offer warm greetings to all of those gathered for
Festival. the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival.

The Chicago International Film Festival has long attracted Since its inception, the Chicago International Film Festival
some of the world's leading filmmakers while also showcasing has been one of the City's premier cultural events. For more
Illinois's best homegrown artists. The Festival has become an than 50 years, the highly anticipated festival has shared some
Illinois tradition, drawing more than 60,000 people annually of our time's most provocative and inspiring cinematic efforts
for not only the purpose of enjoying and celebrating the while uniting dedicated filmmakers, artists, crewpersons,
works of some of the premiere artists of the entertainment and actors. And to this day, the Chicago International Film
industry, but also to enrich Chicago's cultural environment by Festival remains a truly inspiring showcase of culture and
presenting films that encourage debate and discussion. community that spurs important discourse about life and
society, and art and expression.
The Chicago International Film Festival gives festivalgoers
and filmmakers alike the opportunity to sample the work of Chicago could not be more proud to host this innovative
some of the best filmmakers from around the world, as well as festival—the oldest competitive international film festival
exchange ideas and industry innovations. Finally, the festival's in North America. It has long represented our City's
prominent reputation mirrors that of Illinois' growing reputation commitment to recognizing perspectives and amplifying
as a destination location for film and television production. voices while doubling down on our status as a true cultural
hub. I applaud festival organizers and Cinema/Chicago for
Thank you for your patronage of this rich cultural and their unwavering commitment to the educational series, and
artistic event. On behalf of the people of Illinois, I offer for the involved programming they continue to offer adults
the organizers, artists, and patrons of the 53rd Chicago and children throughout the year. Through the gift of film, we
International Film Festival my best wishes for a memorable are challenged to see ourselves and allowed to understand
and enjoyable festival. others so I join all of this year's festival-goers in enjoying
great cinema from around the world.
Sincerely, Congratulations on another milestone year. I hope you will
take advantage of everything the Chicago International Film
Festival has to offer while enjoying the sights and sounds of
this great city. Best wishes for incredible films and much-
continued success.
Bruce Rauner
Governor, State of Illinois
Sincerely,
Rahm Emanuel
Mayor
City of Chicago
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Congratulations Cinema/Chicago on Welcome to Illinois! Welcome!
another incredible year!
The Illinois Film Office applauds the Our mission at the Department of
The Chicago International Film Festival Chicago International Film Festival Cultural Affairs and Special Events
has taken us around the globe for over half on another remarkable two weeks of (DCASE) is to enrich the vitality of the
a century, opening our eyes to a cinematic premieres and programs. From films artistic community here in Chicago,
world of difference, excitement and drama. made right here in Illinois to projects and we are so proud of the ongoing
Thank you, once again, for reminding us from around the globe, the Chicago partnership DCASE enjoys with
that we can all share the same emotions International Film Festival's creative Cinema/Chicago. Throughout the year,
and powerful stories, no matter what the programming delights thousands of Chicagoans have experienced "A Taste
distance that separate us. film lovers every year with mesmerizing of Cinema" thanks to our collaborative
movie experiences. international film screenings at the
You bring movies to grateful audiences Chicago Cultural Center. Now, the
all across the city, all year round, We are proud to support this annual city has the opportunity to experience
through your International Screenings tradition and focus the eyes of the a full range of dynamic, engaging
Program and the CineYouth Festival. world's most innovative producers, programming at the 53rd Chicago
And Industry Days at the International directors, and distributors on Chicago. International Film Festival, with a lineup
Film Festival continues to promote that delivers the best of international
Chicago's growing status as a Congratulations to Cinema/Chicago on cinema to local audiences.
filmmaking hub, providing insight and 53 extraordinary years!
opportunity for our community of film For more than 50 years, the Festival
and media makers. has played an invaluable role in helping
Warmly, to change the face of the city's cultural
Thank you for your tireless commitment landscape through the power of film. I
to Chicago and to the invaluable congratulate the Chicago International
influence of the cinema. Enjoy the Film Festival on its 53rd year, and look
festival everybody! forward to many more wonderful years
Christine Dudley of collaboration to come!
Director
Illinois Film Office
Best,
Rich Moskal
Director
Chicago Film Office
Mark Kelly
Commissioner
Department of Cultural Affairs and
Special Events (DCASE)
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Cinema/Chicago would like to acknowledge our sponsors and partners.
THANK YOU!
Without their generosity, the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival would not be possible.
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FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
CULTURAL PARTNERS
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
PATRONS
JOHN AND JACOLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION • PAUL AND ELLEN GIGNILLIAT
JEANNE RANDALL MALKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION • PENELOPE R. AND ROBERT STEINER
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HELEN MELCHIOR • ROBERT AND KAREN OSPALIK • MARY AND JOSEPH PLAUCHÉ • BYRON AND JUDY POLLOCK • CYNTHIA STONE RASKIN
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Cinema/Chicago is a year-round, nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving
image. Proceeds from this event benefit Cinema/Chicago's year-round programs including the Chicago International Film Festival, the Chicago International Television Festival, CineYouth Festival,
International Screenings Program, and Education Program.
As we begin another year of showcasing outstanding films from the U.S. and around the world, we at the Chicago
International Film Festival recognize and appreciate that it would not be possible without the generous support of so many
new and returning generous Sponsors & Partners. This support also provides the means for us to engage at-risk youth to
experience not only these cinematic art pieces, but also an interactive educational experience and opportunity to meet and
greet the many filmmakers attending. Please take an opportunity to become familiar with these companies, and support
their endeavors as they are supporting ours.
Jesse Charbonier
Director of Corporate Giving and Sponsorship
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