The 56th Chicago International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of the John Belushi documentary film titled “Belushi.”
Chicago International Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Chicago International Film Festival
SINCE: 1964
WHERE: Chicago, Illinois, USA
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. The Festival was started in 1964 by filmmaker and graphic artist Michael Kutza to provide an alternative to the commercial Hollywood movies that dominated the city's theaters. The Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater, where King Vidor, Bette Davis, and Stanley Kramer were honored for their contributions to American cinema. Since then, the Festival has grown to become a world-renowned annual event. The Festival is dedicated to fostering better understanding between cultures and to making a positive contribution to the art form of the moving image.
Chicago International Film Festival
