Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
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Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
Presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque and Prince Charles Cinema, Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair is an annual film festival showcasing some of the greatest works of cinema from across the globe that venture into the darkest sides of humanity and the bleakest points in human history.
The fifth annual edition in June 2026 expands to nearly 100 theaters across the U.S., Canada, U.K. and South and Central America, with each venue presenting its own original curated lineup of uncompromising films defined by unpleasant truths and raw empathy.
Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building an engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation.
The American Cinematheque celebrates the movie-going experience at the core of its mission. Since it first began showing films in theatres in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided a wide range of film programming, with both new and repertory cinema, hosting screenings, panels and special events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries.
The Cinematheque showcases over 1,600 screenings per year; it connects the filmmaker to the audience and film history to its future. Presenting in 35mm, 70mm, rare nitrate, and state-of-the-art digital.
For more information visit americancinematheque.com.
Book tickets for two or more of our Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair films in the same transaction to receive a discount!
All copy provided by American Cinematheque team.
Showtimes
Showtimes The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie | 12:30PM, 6:00PM The North | 12:45PM The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford | 1:00PM, 6:00PM Disclosure Day | 2:45PM, 5:40PM, 8:15PM Nino | 3:00PM, 8:40PM Tuner | 3:15PM Time and Water | 3:45PM On the Beach (35mm) | 5:25PM Perfect Days | 8:20PM Grave of the Fireflies | 8:30PM
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We open 30 minutes before the first showtime of the day.
We open 30 minutes before the first showtime of the day.
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All theaters are ADA accessible with wheelchair seating.
All theaters are ADA accessible with wheelchair seating.
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Closed captioning and assistive listening devices are available at the box office.
Closed captioning and assistive listening devices are available at the box office.
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