North America's Longest-Running Film Festival Marks 62nd Year

The Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, is celebrating its 62nd year. The festival is screening anticipated new films, including Andrew Haigh’s *A Long Winter*, a period drama about family upheaval, loss and repressed affection. Italian filmmakers Anna Foglietta, Paolo Strippoli and Andrea Pallaoro are also visiting Chicago with support from Italian cultural and film-industry partners.