The 10-day 2011 Chicago Festival is now over!
On behalf of our entire committee, sponsors, donors, screening hosts, special guests and volunteers,
thanks for helping to make it a huge success.
Be sure to check back for updates! See you next October!
SOLD OUT OCTOBER 26, 7:00 p.m.
OPENING NIGHT AT THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER
CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATER, 2nd floor, 78 E. Washington, Chicago
Guy Nattiv’s award-winning Mabul
Starring Ronit Elkabetz, Tzahi Grad and Michael Moshonov
Well cast, intensely thesped, gorgeously rendered. – Variety
Hosted by the Petach Tikva Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International. Followed by a Gala Reception in the fabulous GAR Rotunda sponsored by Garden Fresh Market.
OCTOBER 27
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
FILM ROW CINEMA, 8th floor, 1104 S. Wabash
3:00 p.m. Michal Bat-Adam’s Maya
5:00 p.m. Academy Award-Winning doc! Strangers No More*
7:00 p.m. Ibtisam Mara’ana’s 77 Steps* (Director in person!) * Double feature, with Q&A in between, hosted by the New Israel Fund
9:00 p.m. JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! The biggest Israeli blockbuster comedy in 25 years, This is Sodom
OCTOBER 29
SATURDAY NIGHT IN THE CITY: AMC 600 600 N. Michigan Ave.
5:00 p.m. Nir Bergman’s Intimate Grammar (based on the book by David Grossman)
7:30 p.m. Sundance Film Festival winner, Yossi Madmoni’s Restoration Hosted by Anshe Emet Synagogue SOLD OUT
10:00 p.m. 2010 Best Israeli Film! Eran Riklis’ Human Resources Manager
OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 6
SEVEN NIGHTS AT THE AMC NORTHBROOK COURT!
See all of the above feature films, documentaries and more in matinee and evening screenings Sunday through Sunday (no films on Friday, Nov. 4),
including…
An audience favorite! Avi Nesher’s Matchmaker — 10/30 SOLD OUT, 11/2, 11/3
10/30 hosted by Israeli House; 11/3 hosted by the American Technion Society
The sensational doc about Ilan Ramon! An Article of Hope — 10/30 SOLD OUT, 11/1
10/30 hosted by Israel Bonds; 11/1 hosted by Friends of the IDF
Director Dan Wolman in person! Gei Oni — 11/3, 11/6
11/3 hosted by AIPAC, 11/6 hosted by Chicago YIVO Society and Films for Two
Check back for updates!
We’re working hard to make this the best CFIC yet.
Look for printed schedules and posters in your neighborhood. Help us spread the word, too!
Many thanks to all of you–our donors, sponsors, screening hosts, CFIC members, volunteers and fans –for helping us celebrate Israeli culture in our community!
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema
P.O. Box 11126
Chicago IL 60611
info@chicagofestivalofisraelicinema.org
847.946.6026 [Festival Hotline]
To host a screening or purchase group tickets (20 or more), please call 847.687.2126.
