Chi Girl
Synopsis
This offbeat comedy about love and romance won writer, director and actress Heidi Van Lier top honors a Grand Jury Prize at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival. Heather Green (Van Lier) is a journalist with an alternative newspaper in Chicago who is obsessed with her ex-boyfriend. Randy (Joe Kraemer) is in turn obsessed with Heather. A would-be documentary filmmaker, Randy constantly films her, sometimes without her knowledge. When Heather takes up a challenge from Randy and announces she can seduce the next man she meets, her desperation makes it clear she's had bad luck with men for a very good reason. When Heather finally does meet the man of her dreams, a good-looking attorney named Cliff
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heidi Van Lier
- Screenplay & Story
- Heidi Van Lier
- Original Title
- Chi Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tristone Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heidi Van Lier
Heidi Van Lier
Department Leadership Roster
Heidi Van Lier
Director
Heidi Van Lier
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chi Girl.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Chi Girl.
list2
Similar Titles to Chi Girl
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
4.8
3.7
6.4
6.5
3.5
6.4
3.5
5.9
6.1
5.8
5.7
5.0
6.9
3.2
5.7
5.8
More Like Chi Girl
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chi Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chi Girl about?
This offbeat comedy about love and romance won writer, director and actress Heidi Van Lier top honors a Grand Jury Prize at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival. Heather Green (Van Lier) is a journalist with an alternative newspaper in Chicago who is obsessed with her ex-boyfriend. Randy (Joe Kraemer) is in turn obsessed with Heather. A would-be documentary filmmaker, Randy constantly films her, sometimes without her knowledge. When Heather takes up a challenge from Randy and announces she can seduce the next man she meets, her desperation makes it clear she's had bad luck with men for a very good reason. When Heather finally does meet the man of her dreams, a good-looking attorney named Cliff
Who directed Chi Girl?
Chi Girl was directed by Heidi Van Lier.
Who stars in Chi Girl?
The principal cast of Chi Girl includes Heidi Van Lier, Joe Kraemer, Scott Benjaminson, Cherise Silvestri, Phil Smith.
When was Chi Girl released and how long is it?
Chi Girl was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.