# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair is a weeklong festival that spotlights some of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity, as well as some of the bleakest points in human history. A harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, nihilism and shocking acts of brutality, this series features the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.

For the fifth annual edition, American Cinematheque is expanding Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair beyond Los Angeles to 73 cities and nearly 100 theaters across the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, England, Scotland, Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile, with each venue presenting its own original curated lineup of uncompromising films.

The films in this series portray extreme violence, sexual assault, self-harm, suicidal ideation, animal cruelty, torture, blood and gore. Viewer discretion is advised.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/bleak-week-cinema-of-despair/200030245713653
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winnipeg
- **state**: MB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Dave Barber Cinematheque
- **lat**: 49.897979
- **long**: -97.140879
- **full address**: Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair being held?
  - **A:** Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair?
  - **A:** Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair is organized by Dave Barber Cinematheque.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dave Barber Cinematheque's events?
  - **A:** Dave Barber Cinematheque has 160+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Dave Barber Cinematheque has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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