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Chicago Women Film Institute


Don't miss the winners of Chicago Women Film Fest
The Chicago Women Film Fest is an essential event and competition celebrating the diversity and creativity of female voices in the film...


Chicago Women Film Fest reveals its winners
The Chicago Women Film Festival is dedicated to independent cinema and the representation of women in films and media. Each year, the...


Ariel by Alison Murray
A brother and sister return to Argentina, country of their birth, for the first time in their adult lives. Against the backdrop of...


Always & Forever
In a vast and enchanting world filled with vibrant landscapes and endless possibilities, two young girls unexpectedly cross paths,...


The Right Track
The Right Track is a compelling documentary that highlights the ongoing battle to eradicate sex trafficking and human exploitation in the...


Chantal Akerman Feminism
While Chantal Akerman may not have been a widely recognized name, few filmmakers have had such a broad influence. Born in Belgium,...


LIKE STARS
An unseen North Korean asylum seeker and an asylum attorney both face intense pressures, realizing that mere survival is not enough. The...


What we need to know about Agnès Varda
Agnès Varda (born May 30, 1928, Ixelles, Belgium—died March 29, 2019, Paris, France) was a French director and photographer whose debut...


Bald
Upon receiving life-changing news, a woman sets out on a transformative journey, daring to explore life beyond her comfort zone. This...


Discover the awardees of the Chicago Women Film Fest
The IMDb qualifying Chicago Women Film Fest, in partnership with the esteemed Chicago Women Film Institute, stands as a beacon of...


Under the Water
Faced with misogynistic insults and violence from the boys in her town, an eleven-year-old girl experiences a series of unusual events...


Women on Mars
A scientific female crew embarks on an ambitious journey into a Martian simulation, spending an intensive 15 days at an analog base...


Tomorrow I Die
In this Hungarian ghost story with a mystical-realist twist, Irma, who is eight months pregnant, invites her brother and supposed best...


Hilda Ha. Off the Grid
The film depicts a year in the life of Hilda Ha, a spirited and independent German woman. Rather than participating in large...


The Other Moon Goddess
A young mother found herself grappling with the increasing emotional distance that seemed to stretch between her and her child. As her...


Bird Island Suite
The "Bird Island Suite" originated from the acclaimed Iris Trio's "Project Earth." This multi-part recording project celebrates the...


GOOD MORNING MOM
At a very huge farm situated in the middle of nowhere, far from the bustling noise of city life and surrounded by vast fields and dense...


Memories of the Little Pond
Memories of the Little Pond delves into the pain and sorrow of those who lost loved ones and homes during the Korean War. Narrated from...


Check out the winners of Chicago Women Film Fest
The IMDb-qualifying Chicago Women Film Fest, held annually in conjunction with the Chicago Women Film Institute, stands as a prominent...


A FRAGILE FLOWER (DOA HOA MONG MANH)
Maya portrays Thach Thao, who not only possesses a mesmerizing voice but also a beauty that captivates all who hear her sing. Thao's...
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