Gene Siskel Film Center, Cinematheque and movie theater in Downtown Chicago, United States.
The Gene Siskel Film Center is a movie theater and cinematheque located in downtown Chicago with two screening rooms equipped to show various film formats. Both spaces present international and independent productions throughout the year.
The center was established in 1972 as part of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It moved to its current location near State Street in 2001.
The center bears the name of a prominent film critic and serves as a space where Chicago audiences encounter works from filmmakers around the world. It shows productions that typical commercial theaters rarely offer to their viewers.
Visitors can buy single tickets or opt for memberships that reduce ticket costs. The facility programs films throughout the year without extended closures.
The Cinema Interruptus program invites audiences to pause screenings for immediate conversation about film techniques and storytelling methods. This interactive approach enables deeper discussion of what unfolds on screen.
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