Jeanne du Barry
June 27, 2026 | Lake Shore Park
Films on the Green 2026 | Chicago
Festival, Films on the Green Chicago, Outdoor Film Series
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Presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District and in honor of the 250th anniversary of French-American relations, our annual summer series Films on the Green returns to parks across Chicago from June 27 to July 31, showcasing French-American collaboration on the silver screen.
The series opens on June 27 with the Johnny Depp–starring historical drama Jeanne du Barry, centered on the life of Jeanne Vaubernier, a working-class woman who uses her charm to rise through the ranks of Louis XV’s court.
Next, on July 10, catch the French-American, English-language animated feature Arco, produced by Natalie Portman, about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. The film features voice-overs by Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Natalie Portman, and Mark Ruffalo.
On July 17, revisit classic French cinema with a screening of Jean-Luc Godard’s New Wave crime drama Breathless (À bout de souffle), starring 1960s icons Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.
On July 24, John Malkovich and Fanny Ardant star in the comedy-drama Mr. Blake at Your Service!(Complètement crammé). The film follows a widowed British businessman who takes a job as a butler at a manor house in France to reconnect with memories of his late French wife, only to encounter the eccentric behavior of the lady of the manor and her household staff.
The Chicago festival closes on July 31 with La Vie en Rose (La Môme), a tribute to the life of legendary singer Édith Piaf. From her early days performing at the Versailles in Manhattan to becoming a star at Carnegie Hall, Piaf had a deep and lasting connection to New York City.
Get ready for a summer of French-American cinema in this outdoor film series set in Chicago’s scenic parks.
Free and open to the public (no ticket needed).
Films begin at sunset. All films in French have English subtitles.
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2026 Film Schedule
This program is presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks.
Movies in the Parks 2026 is presented by Lyft and Films on the Green is made possible thanks to the generous support of our official sponsors Albertine Foundation, JC Decaux, TV5MONDE and our local partner Allliance française de Chicago.
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Chicago Park District
The mission of the Chicago Park District is to give people of all ages, identities, and abilities access to quality recreation, wellness opportunities, and sustainable green spaces in every neighborhood.
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Albertine Foundation
Previously known as FACE Foundation, Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French-American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects. In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education of the French Embassy in the United States, Albertine Foundation promotes artistic, literary, and educational exchange and collaboration between creative professionals from both countries thanks to corporate, foundation, and individual support.
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TV5MONDE
TV5MONDE is a global French language entertainment network that showcases premium films and programs from across the world. With more than 1.5 million viewers nationwide in the USA, TV5MONDE is a renowned leader in French language entertainment.
JCDecaux
JCDecaux operates coordinated street furniture franchises in major cities across the U.S., including here in New York. It is continuously working to connect information to stakeholders and identify municipal innovations to enhance the livability and sustainability of streetscapes. A member of the JCDecaux Group, the number one outdoor advertising company in the world, which through its three business segments – street furniture, transport and billboard, has engaged in a virtuous, sustainable business model since its founding in 1964.
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Alliance française de Chicago
The Alliance Française de Chicago is over 120 years old and is part of an international network of over 1,100 Alliances and affiliated cultural centers worldwide. It is the second oldest Alliance Française in the US and second largest after the Alliance Française in New York City. Classes are offered for all ages and levels of French, leading to certifications in French for professional purposes or simply for experiencing another language and its various cultures. It also hosts an impressive array of events, bringing notable lecturers to Chicago: authors, filmmakers and directors, winemakers, chefs, designers, historians, actors and performing artists.
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