Film Screening: Glaciers, enquête sur une disparition

The Alliance Française de Chicago is honored to partner with Villa Albertine and the Consulate General of France in Chicago on a screening of Glaciers, enquête sur une disparition as part of Chicago Water Week.

In this 2025 documentary, French directors Pierre-Olivier François and Judith Rueff investigate how climate change is accelerating glacier melt around the planet. Closest to humans, entire territories are threatened by collapse. The documentarians travel across continents to sound the alarm about their indispensable preservation.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with a University of Chicago glacialist.

Guests will have the opportunity to continue the conversation at the post-screening reception over a complimentary glass of French wine.

Doors at 6:00 pm. Program at 6:30. Please enter via 54 W Chicago Ave. Non-alcoholic options will be available.

About the Filmmakers

Born in 1971 in Nancy, Pierre-Olivier François grew up between France and Germany, where he studied political science and journalism. He has long been a journalist for ART (Arte Info, Arte Journal, Métropolis, le Blogueur, Invitation au Voyage) and since 2013 he has been director of the Dessous de Cartes program of the ARTE network. In 2000 he began his career as a documentary filmmaker and has been interested in changes in society and the environment.

Judith Rueff is a journalist and documentary filmmaker. For the past 10 years she has been the author and producer for the geopolitical program Le Dessous des Cartes.

About Chicago Water Week

Current’s 6th Annual Chicago Water Week returns May 3-9, 2026 with dozens of water-focused events.

Partnering organizations will independently host a variety of events throughout the week, from indoor and outdoor experiences to virtual and in-person gatherings.

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.

Parking Information

$12 for 12 hours at InterPark at 100 W Chestnut St. Validation is available at reception.

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