Breathing new life into stories translated to the screen, the theme of this year’s selections is Adaptation. Since the invention of cinema, movies have drawn inspiration from art forms of all kinds. Whether faithful renderings of popular novels or radical re-imaginings of historical events, film can create vast, visual worlds while telling the stories that matter to us most. From the mysterious return of a long-lost daughter to the inhabitants of a pollution-filled city dreaming of a starry sky to a successful actor on the verge of a breakdown, this year’s selections adapt novels, children’s books, short stories, and real-life events. All films are free and open to the public, with free tickets available to reserve beginning 16 days in advance of each screening and in-person at the screening, based on availability. Limited tickets are available. Films are unrated. Viewer discretion is advised.
https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/summer-screenings/
Toxikoma
DIRECTED BY Gábor Herendi
COUNTRY Hungary YEAR 2021
https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/toxikoma/
Free tickets available to claim starting June 6 or available at the door (subject to availability).
Captivating performances abound in this gripping drama detailing Hungarian actor and star personality Győző Szabó’s epic clash with hard-nosed psychiatrist Dr. Imre Csemus on his journey to overcome addiction and reclaim his life. Just as Győző’s career is soaring, his personal life plummets precipitously – and only one thing, or one person, can save him. But in his dogmatic effort to save his narcissistic patient, will the doctor’s own ego take him down as well? Adapted from the actor’s memoir.
In-Person Screening
Tue, Jun 21 @ 6:30pm CDT
at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago
