Movie Marathon: LOLLOPALOOZA

Looking to escape the heat and the music festival crowds? Celebrate glamorous Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida work in French cinema at the Alliance Française de Chicago’s LOLLOPALOOZA!

Featuring three of Lollobrigida’s iconic films carefully curated by Stephanie “La Gialloholique” Sack, LOLLOPALOOZA combines classic cinema with art, beauty, and music at a chic summer fête.

LOLLOPALOOZA begins with the swashbuckling comedy Fanfan la Tulipe (1952), followed by the drama horror The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956), and closing with the “deliriously strange” Death Laid an Egg (1968).

Festival Highlights

11:30 am Fanfan la Tulipe
2:00 pm The Hunchback of Notre Dame
4:30 pm Death Laid an Egg

Guests will also enjoy music, crafts, and more in the Alliance’s jewelbox courtyard.

Doors open at 11:0 0am. First film begins at 11:30. One ticket guarantees admission to one or all films. Re-entry permitted. Please enter via 54 W Chicago Ave.

About the Curator

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 Avenue. Best bus routes are the 22 on Clark and the 66 on Chicago Avenue. A Divvy station is located in front of the 54 W Chicago Ave entrance.

Parking Information

$10 for 12 hours at 100 W Chestnut St. Validation is available at reception.

Photography Notice

Please be advised that students, members, and attendees at cultural events or programs may be photographed, and these images may be used for marketing purposes.