Bleak Week Pass

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6:30pm • Friday, Jun 19, 2026

Bleak Week Pass

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. The Park Theatre is delighted and honoured to take part in this monumental series, and sought selections from local filmmakers and friends of the venue to curate the series.

This year the Rio Theatre is pleased to present a collection of humanity at its worst films as recommended by some of Vancouver's biggest names in the Film and Television industry.

Line-Up Includes:

-The Virgin Suicides
-Grave of the Fireflies
-In a Glass Cage
-Husbands
-The Deer Hunter
-Hour of the Wolf
-The Celebration
-Nightcrawler
-Christiane F.

Access to all of these films for just $40 (includes taxes and fees) See one or see them all for one sweet price!

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