Identity and Alienation: Exploring the Toronto New Wave
Anne at 13,000 Ft. premieres in-person at FACETS (1517 W. Fullerton Ave.) on September 17th, 2021 after an 18 month hiatus. This film explores some of what we all have come to feel through the COVID-19 pandemic, a longing for
Watch “Festival Faves” Under the Stars at Lincoln Yards’ Movies on the Lawn Series
FACETS will be presenting “Festival Faves” at Lincoln Yards’ Movies on the Lawn, an exclusive outdoor screening series featuring some of our new & retro favorites from the film festival circuit. Get your tickets here.With the 2021 Cannes Film Festival having just wrapped up in France, film once again took center stage in the mainstream media coverage.
21st Century Women: Three Women-Led Films Redefining Gender Roles
Available to stream now through ‘FACETS Virtual Cinema’ are three incredible films made by and starring women – Dead Pigs (until 7/22), Les Nôtres (until 7/29) and Platform (until 8/5). Watch them now before they’re gone to experience the journey of several different women from various international backgrounds and
In Focus: Asian-American Film
This week at FACETS, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of Asian-American film and its media representation with our first In Focus event. Check out our virtual screenings and get your free ticket to join us live online
A Reflection on Werner Herzog’s Masterclass at FACETS
With the FACETS ReOpening Soon Campaign well underway, we wanted to take some time to reflect on some of the most important moments in the history of FACETS. Last week, we explored the storied history behind the iconic FACETS building,
A Temple of Great Cinema: How Milos Stehlik and a group of volunteers made FACETS what it is today
This last year, our world has been facing incredibly difficult times, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and important social and political issues. COVID-19 lockdowns have hindered our collective ability to experience film the way it was intended, in a cinema,
Exploring the Unreleased and the Remastered: A Look into Director’s Cuts
There are two sides to every film, the artistic and the commercial. The artistic side consisting of the directors, writers, cinematographers and so on, while the commercial consists of the producers and the studio, anyone involved with the money. Typically,
CICFF Presents: Award-Winning Animation ‘Song of the Sea’ and ‘The Breadwinner’
Song of the Sea and The Breadwinner are a part of our Award-Winning Animation series curated by the experts at FACETS Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF). Films in the series are also available for virtual Field Trips. Check out our Field Trips page for
Through a Dog’s Eyes: A Sensory Voyage
Elizabeth Lo’s “strangely beautiful” (Screen International) exploration of Istanbul’s street dog population, Stray, opens Friday, March 12 at FACETS Virtual Cinema. In anticipation of the film’s release, we’ve curated a list of arthouse canine flicks that are shaping the future
Transcendent Love: A Valentine’s Day Watchlist
In these days of isolation that we have all found ourselves in for nearly a year, sometimes we need a reminder of some of the good things in life. This Valentines Day, FACETS has curated a watchlist highlighting films that