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Chicago International Film Festival brings world cinema to the Windy City

NPR | By Marc Rivers
Published October 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM CDT

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.

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