Film Screening: February Fantastique—Fahrenheit 451

Our second installment of our February Fantastique Film Festival is François Truffaut’s 1966 adaptation of the Ray Bradbury dystopian classic, Fahrenheit 451.

In the future, a totalitarian will employ Firemen, a force to find and destroy all literature. One fireman, Guy Montag, meets his neighbor Clarisse, a young school teacher, who asks him whether he has ever read a book he’s burned. Curious, Montag begins to hide books in his house and read them, creating conflict with his television-addicted wife Linda. As Montag begins to question the purpose of burning books and the consequences of television, his world as he knew it begins to fall apart.

Considered today to be an “underrated picture,” Fahrenheit 451 has gained significant acclaim over the years and continues to inspire directors with its humor and intelligence.

Doors at 6:00 PM. Program at 6:30. Please enter via 54 W Chicago Ave.

About the Festival Curator

Stephanie Sack

Stephanie “La Gialloholique” Sack is a longtime Francophile and devoted enthusiast of European cinema, with a special passion for films from the 1960–1980 period. Her love of cinema centers on exploring the artistry, context, and emotion behind works that have often been overlooked or misunderstood. Known for her thoughtful curation and infectious enthusiasm, Stephanie brings fresh perspectives to audiences eager to rediscover hidden gems of film history. She celebrates the cultural richness and visual daring of mid-century European filmmaking, particularly the stylish intensity of Italian Giallo, French Fantastique, and Soviet Sci-Fi. Through her ongoing programming and producing, Stephanie continues to champion films that challenge convention and deserve a second look.

Getting Here

The Alliance Française de Chicago is one block from the CTA Red line stop at Chicago Ave. Best bus routes are the 22 on Clark and the 66 on Chicago Ave. A Divvy station is located in front of the 54 W Chicago Ave entrance.

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