WhatTheWorld Is Watching © 47th Chicago International Film Festival October 6–20 AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.) CHICAGOFILMFESTIVAL.COM PRESENTING PARTNER facebook.com/chicagofilmfestival twitter @chifilmfest ...SeeForYourself In this year’s lineup, you will find films that are visually bold and Lelouch. Speaking of the great masters of cinema, they are also well artistically daring. Some present a refreshing view on the growing represented in our program this year. pains of childhood while others explore the immigrant experience from truly original perspectives. You will find award-winning films Each film provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the as well as stories about real people that go beyond the headlines. sights, sounds and experiences of other cultures on the big screen And in keeping with our tradition of discovering new talent, this and the chance to hear and maybe even meet some of the artists year’s filmmakers will take you on provocative and exciting journeys behind them. The languages may be different, but the emotions are to lands near and far. These more than 45 first-time filmmakers the same. Film unites us like no other art form can. could very well be the future Cronenberg, Herzog, Wenders or Michael Kutza | Founder and Artistic Director 3 easy ways to buy tickets & passes PHONE ONLINE IN PERSON Festival Hotline: 312.332.FILM Festival Passes available exclusively in our Festival FESTIVAL THEATER BOX OFFICE Tickets purchased by phone need to be reserved no Store: CHICAGOFILMFESTIVAL.COM AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.) later than 24 hours in advance. Sept. 20 – Oct. 6: 7 days a week, Noon – 8 pm. Individual Tickets available exclusively at: Oct. 7-20: tickets will be on sale one hour before the Monday-Friday, 10 am – 6 pm TICKETMASTER.COM/CHICAGOFILMFESTIVAL start of the first show until the start of the last show. Use Ticketmaster’s TicketFast feature to get accessible, convenient ticket delivery via e-mail FESTIVAL OFFICE (30 E. Adams, Suite 800) (additional fees apply). Print your tickets from Monday-Friday, 10 am – 6 pm home and skip the line at the box office. ticket options PASSES SPECIAL EVENTS* Moviegoer and Passport Passes are not valid Buy a Festival Pass and save! OPENING NIGHT (Thursday, Oct. 6, p. 9) for Opening Night, Centerpiece, Closing Night, Available only until Oct. 5. The Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph Dr.) Tributes, Gala and Special Presentations, or Film Only: Main Floor: $35/member. $40/non- Special Events. Passes must be picked up and MOVIEGOER member. Balcony: $30/member. $35/non-member. redeemed in person at a Festival box office. 10 admissions to regular film screenings. VIP: $150/ticket, film, and reception. $90 for Cinema/Chicago members. All programs are subject to change. Festival films $120 for non-members. JUNIOR BOARD NIGHT (Saturday, Oct. 8) are not rated and may contain mature content. Take Me Home, p. 38. Audience discretion is advised. Please visit PaSSPORT Film Only: $10/member. $13/non-member. CHIcaGOFILmfESTIVAL.COM for all other 20 admissions to regular film screenings. VIP: $35/ticket, film, and after-party. ticketing questions. $170/members. $230/non-members. SPOTLIGHT SOUTH ASIA COMMUNITY SCREENINGS (p. 40) TAKE THE CTA! INDIVIDUAL TICKETS The New 400 Theater (6746 N. Sheridan Rd.) To get to the Festival Theater, Sun. Oct. 9: $5/ticket. take the CTA Red Line to the Available on Sept. 22. Doc Films (University of Chicago 1212 E. 59 St.) Grand exit and walk one block Sun. Oct. 16: $5/ticket. south to Illinois Street, turn left and walk REGULAR five blocks east. Or find us directly off the $10/members, students, and seniors. Navy Pier bus lines. For more information, $13/non-member. SOUTH ASIA GALA PRESENTATION: (Friday, Oct. 7) call the CTA at 312.836.7000 or visit MAUSAM (SEASONS OF LOVE) $20/ticket, see p. 28. TRANSITCHIcaGO.COM 5 X 5 $5 Matinees (Mon. – Fri. through 5 pm). BLACK PERSPECTIVES TRIBUTE Visit CHICAGOFILMFESTIVAL.COM for details SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS DISCOUNTED PARKING $16/members. $20/non-member. River East Center Self Park (300 E. Illinois St.) (Wed., Oct. 12, p. 11) CENTERPIECE 312.494.9770 $14/members. $16/non-member. RUSH TICKETS $16.00/up to 8 hours of parking $10/ticket. Available day of show. Cash only. Please pick up discounted parking voucher at CLOSING NIGHT (Thurs., Oct. 20, p. 9) the Festival Information Table on the Theater Film Only: $25/ticket. Level (next to concession area). *ticket prices for other special events may vary. Become a member and save! Members are also invited to private advance screenings year-round. See page 49 for details. 3 DISCOVER CHIcaGO Be treated like a VIP! Whether you’re visiting us from half a world away or the next town over, experience Chicago-style hospitality with special discounts and rates from our fabulous partners. Let us make your Festival experience an unforgettable one! Visit CHICAGOFILMFESTIVAL.COM for more travel information. OffICIAL AIRLINE For 30 years, American has been the official airline of the Chicago International Film Festival, trusted to fly in the Festival’s VIPs from all over the world! Enjoy a 5% discount by flying American Airlines to Chicago! Visit AA.COM and use Promo Code: 79H1BA or call the Reservations Desk at 1.800.433.1790. Please note there will be a $20 fee per ticket when calling. HEADQUARTERS HOTEL 151 W. Adams St. • 312.660.8200 MARRIOTT.COM/CHIJW Nestled inside a beautifully restored Daniel Burnham original building, the JW Marriott Chicago hotel offers a one-of-a-kind authentic destination in Chicago’s downtown Loop district. A short walk from the city’s theaters, museums and top cultural attractions, guests will experience a timeless, classical elegance combined with the highest level of personalized service. Group code: CIFCIFA HOTEL PARTNERS 800 N. Michigan Ave. • 312.335.1234 201 N. State St. • 312.467.0200 200 E. 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Corporate Code: 0002713616 LINCOLN LOUNGE at LUckY STRIKE LANES LINCOLN LOUNGE at LUckY STRIKE LANES 322 E. Illinois St. • 312.245.8331 BOWLLUckYSTRIKE.COM At this year’s Festival, the Lincoln Lounge at Lucky Strike Lanes will be the evening hang out spot for Festival filmmakers. Brush up on your film trivia as we will be giving 2 admit-one passes to the Lincoln Lounge in daily quizzes on our Facebook and Twitter pages during the Festival. On select dates, winners will get to relax by the fireplace, mingle with filmmakers and special Festival guests as they enjoy complimentary Brugal Rum and appetizers…it’s a truly exclusive Festival experience! Follow us on Facebook (CHICAGOFILMFESTIVAL), Twitter (@CHIFILMFEST), and YouTube (CHIFILMFEST). 5 THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL PARTNERS We would like to acknowledge our partners–without their generousity the 47th Chicago International Film Festival would not be possible. PRESENTING PARTNER PREMIERE PARTNERS PRODUCING PARTNERS MAJOR PARTNERS SUPPORTING PARTNERS HEADQUARTERS HOTEL HOTEL PARTNERS PLATINUM MEDIA PARTNERS GOLD MEDIA PARTNERS FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT CULTURAL SUPPORT Become a member and save! Members are also invited to private advance screenings year-round. See page 49 for details. 7 OPENING NIGHT PRESENTATION THE LAST RITES OF JOE maY Directors: Joe Maggio • USA The Chicago International Film Festival is honored to celebrate the latest creation from two giant Chicago institutions: Dennis Farina and the Steppenwolf Theater Company. Farina (Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Law and Order) gives the finest performance of his career as an aging hustler whose way of life is at a crossroads in this film shot in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Written and directed by Festival veteran Joe Maggio and featuring members of the Steppenwolf ensemble, The Last Rites of Joe May is a prime example of the vitality of Chicago filmmaking. 103 min. EFOPEN SPECIAL GUESTS (Scheduled to attend) Director Joe Maggio, star Dennis Farina, and cast THURSDAY, OcTOBER 6 Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph St.) 6:00 Red Carpet Arrivals 7:00 Guest presentation with host, award-winning journalist Bill Kurtis and screening of The Last Rites of Joe May RECEPTION 9:30 – 11:30 Sidney Yates Gallery, The Chicago Cultural Center (77 E. Randolph St., 4th Floor) Cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres Business attire & wristband required for entry PRESENTING PARTNER EVENING PARTNERS CITY & STATE CLOSING NIGHT PRESENTATION THE ARTIST L’artIste Director: Michel Hazanavicius • FRANCE A darling at this year’s 2011 Cannes Film Festival, The Artist is a black and white love song to silent cinema, and movies. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius (the OSS 117 films), The Artist tells the story of George Valentin (Jean Dujardin, best actor at Cannes) a very successful silent movie star who meets Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), a young extra, and helps her on her way up the Hollywood ladder. But when talking pictures arrive, disaster strikes not only George’s career but also the blossoming romance between the two.