Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Black Harvest Film Festival: JUPITER PRESENTS FILMS BY FANTA RÉGINA NACRO, A STUDY BY AFI November 15, 2026
November 15 | Presented in partnership with Jupiter Magazine, this special presentation celebrates the pioneering cinematic work of Burkinabè filmmaker Fanta Régina Nacro. The program features an illustrated lecture by Afi Venessa Appiah, an NYU Cinema Studies scholar and creator of Emblematic Elusions, a publication series exploring eroticism, gender, and subversive visual culture in African cinemas. The lecture is followed by screenings of three landmark films by Nacro: PUK NINI (1996), LE TRUC DE KONATÉ (1998), and BINTOU (2001), offering an introduction to one of African cinema’s most significant filmmakers.
Program by Afi Venessa Appiah & Camille Bacon. This program is presented in partnership with Jupiter Magazine, with additional support from De Gray and Villa Albertine.
1996–2026, dir. Fanta Régina Nacro
Burkina Faso, France, 104 min. | French with English subtitles | Digital
General Admission – $15.50
Group Rate – $11.50 (Groups can save $4 off per ticket – minimum of 15 guests required)
Celebrating its 32nd year in 2026, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black cinema. This annual festival highlights emerging and established talents and historical narratives, enriching the landscape of Black culture. The festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side.
The film festival will be held at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center November 6–15, 2026.
Festival passes and individual tickets are available for purchase.
Audiences additionally can choose from two Festival pass options:
Opening Night plus five screenings: $80 general public / $55 members
Six regular screenings: $60 general public / $36 members
