From March 8 through April 4, the Gene Siskel Film Center welcomes you to our 22nd Annual Chicago European Union Film Festival. This largest festival in North America exclusively showcasing films originating in the European Union brings the vibrant cultures of Europe to the comfort of your theater seat, with 61 Chicago premieres representing all 28 EU nations. According to the tradition of our festival, the opening night is presided over by the nation in the presidency of the European Union.