French Film Festival: Films On The Green

Chicago Park District, our annual summer series Films on the Green returns to parks across Chicago, showcasing the elegance and style of French fashion through four iconic films.

The series opens with the timeless elegance of Coco Before Chanel, unfolding the inspiring story of a visionary who forever changed the world of fashion. Next, The Young Girls of Rochefort dazzles with its vibrant, pastel-colored charm—an exuberant musical celebrating 1960s style and the joy of youth. In Haute Couture, a young thief and a retired Dior seamstress forge an unexpected yet powerful bond, united by their shared love of fashion. The series wraps up with How to Be a Good Wife, a thought-provoking exploration of a woman’s awakening to her place in society amidst the 1968 feminist movement in France.

Experience the world of haute couture and iconic French style 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 have English subtitles.

Schedule

Haute Couture

Haute Couture
Directed by Sylvie Ohayon
Distributed by UGC Distribution / Menemsha Films
With Nathalie Baye, Lyna Khoudri, Pascale Arbillot
2020, Comedy-Drama, 1h41, France

When a bold young thief (Lyna Khoudri) crosses paths with a retiring Dior seamstress (Nathalie Baye), an unexpected apprenticeship sparks a powerful bond—Haute Couture, directed by Sylvie Ohayon, is a heartwarming tale of second chances, timeless craftsmanship, and the beauty of passing on a legacy.
Film in French with English subtitles

Free and open to the public (no ticket needed) | Bring your own chair or blanket and join us at dusk!

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