On the Wandering Paths by Denis Imbert at Summer Screenings, presented by Cinema/Chicago
The Chicago International Film Festival, in collaboration with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Chicago History Museum and its consular and cultural partners, brings back Summer Screenings—a free weekly film series. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic “road movie,” in which the journey is the destination.
On the Wanderings Path (Sur Les Chemins Noirs)
Dir. Denis Imbert (France, 2023 , 95 mins)
When Pierre (Jean Dujardin, The Artist)—a celebrated writer—drunkenly falls from a balcony, his life begins to spiral downward. Barely able to stand, he decides (against the advice of his loved ones) to hike across France’s stunning, rugged landscape, from Provence to Mont Saint Michel, in hopes of healing his battered psyche. Based on real events, the film is a tender story of escape, resilience, and reconnection with nature. French with English subtitles
Free admission. Tickets available June 29 starting at 10:00 am. Advance registration is recommended.
Doors open at 5:45 PM. Open seats are released at 6:15 PM, based on availability.