Jeanne du Barry
June 27, 2026 | Lake Shore Park
Films on the Green 2026 | Chicago
The series opens on June 27 with 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 cramé !). 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 DivvyLyft 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.
For daily listings and weather-related cancellations, call (312) 742 -1134 or click here. For more information about Chicago Park District, click here or call (312) 742-7529 or (312) 747-2001 (TTY).
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