Quentin Tarantino is bringing his latest movie, “Inglourious Basterds,” to Chicago next month as a fundraiser for the Chicago International Film Festival.
Cinema/Chicago, which presents the festival, will give Tarantino its Career Achievement Award at its 2009 Summer Gala on Aug. 18 at the AMC River East theater, followed by a screening of his comedy-tinged Nazi-hunting adventure film (which opens Aug. 21) and a reception at the Wit Hotel (201 N. State St.). The program will include a montage of the filmmaker’s works — which include “Reservoir Dogs,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill” — as well as what’s sure to be an entertainingly off-the-cuff acceptance speech from the fast-talking director.
No, “Inglourious” star Brad Pitt is not slated to appear.
“Tarantino is consistently inventive as a director, writer, producer and actor,” festival founder Michael Kutza said in a statement. “He constantly generates excitement and anticipation with each new film.”
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