Film Screening: February Fantastique—Les Yeux sans visage (Eyes Without a Face)

To kick off our February Fantastique Film Festival, we are delighted to announce our screening of the 1960 horror film Les Yeux sans visage (Eyes Without a Face). 

Outside of Paris, a corpse is found in a river and identified by Dr. Génessier as his daughter Christiane. In reality, Christiane lives in a Parisian mansion after being disfigured in an automobile accident. When her father fails to graft the corpse’s facial skin onto his daughter’s face, Christiane wears a mask. Dr. Génessier promises to restore her face, luring young women to his private clinic to remove their faces. 

Considered one of the greatest and most influential horror films of all time, Les Yeux sans visage continues to inspire filmmakers, from its iconic mask to its exploration of preserving beauty at any cost. 

Guests will enjoy a complimentary glass of wine anda post-screening discussion with the Music Box Theatre’s Will Morris.

To purchase the series, please visit our series announcement here.

Doors at 6:00 PM. Program at 6:30p.m. 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.

About the Presenter

Will Morris

Get ready for a lively pre-screening introduction and an in-depth post-screening discussion with this pink-flower-festooned expert in all things Eurocult! Will Morris has been working in various roles in the film world for 14 years with various venues and festivals across the country including Los Angeles, New York, and Denver. They’re currently the Programming Manager and Print Traffic Coordinator at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois and a devoted disciple in the church of Eurocult master director, Jess Franco. Throughout their life and career, they’ve embraced a never-ending hunger for European Horror films, especially those from the 1950s through the 1970s. Eyes Without A Face remains a paramount entry and crucial skeleton key to cracking the history of horror, a history to which Morris returns as a lighthouse, guiding their ever-expanding obsession and exploration of post-war 20th century Eurohorror.

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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