Chicago International Film Festival brings world cinema to the Windy City

NPR | By Marc Rivers

Published October 24, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT

The longest running competitive film festival in North America isn't in Los Angeles or New York, it's in Chicago. The Chicago International Film Festival marks its 62nd year.

Marc Rivers

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