BLEAK WEEK: CINEMA OF DESPAIR
Presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque, 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.
COMING IN JUNE.
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Werckmeister Harmonies
FRI, JUN 12 @ 7:30PM
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Killer of Sheep
SAT, JUN 13 @ !:20PM
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Breaking the Waves
SAT, JUN 13 @ 3:45PM
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Happiness
SAT, JUN 13 @ 7:20PM
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An Aria on Gazes
SAT, JUN 13 @ 10:00PM
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Winter Light
SUN, JUN 14 @ 1:20PM
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Some Came Running
SUN, JUN 14 @ 4:50PM
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Trouble Every Day
SUN, JUN 14 @ 7:30PM
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Foc and His Friends
MON, JUN 15 @ 7:30PM
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In Cold Blood
TUE, JUN 16 @ 7:30PM
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Christiane F.
WED, JUN 17 @ 7:30PM
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A.I. Artificial Intelligene
THU, JUN 18 @ 7:30PM
The Kentucky Theatre does not provide advisories about subject matter or potential triggering content, as sensitivities vary from person to person. Beyond the synopses, trailers and review links on our website, other sources of information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches.