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Bleak Week: A Festival Spotlighting Cinema’s Darkest Narratives Strikes a Chord

A Los Angeles nonprofit’s 'Bleak Week' festival, showcasing somber films exploring humanity’s darkest moments, has grown into a compelling cultural reflection amid turbulent times.

By Leo Maxwell • June 04, 2025 3 MIN READ

Elem Klimov’s 1985 film “Come and See,” featured in the Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair festival lineup.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, left, portraying Piragüero (Piragua Guy) alongside director Jon M. Chu during the final beach scenes of 'In the Heights' filmed on Long Island's North Shore.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Highlights Tribeca Festival’s Commitment to Emerging Latinx Filmmakers

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Marcel Ophuls’s work dismantled the widely held belief of extensive French resistance during the Nazi occupation of World War II. He died aged 97.

Marcel Ophuls, Influential Documentary Filmmaker Who Challenged WWII Myths, Dies at 97

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Tom Cruise's Mastery of Stunts Defines His Iconic Film Legacy

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Tom Cruise stars in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” a highly anticipated Paramount Pictures blockbuster premiering exclusively in IMAX theaters for three weeks.

The Rising Dominance of IMAX in Modern Cinema

As traditional movie attendance declines, IMAX emerges as a lucrative and immersive theater experience, attracting exclusive film runs and boosting box office returns.

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Inside Hollywood: Why Great Movies Remain Elusive Despite Passionate Studio Leaders

Seth Rogen’s satire 'The Studio' exposes a critical Hollywood dilemma: despite executives’ love for cinema, blockbuster hits often fall short. The real challenge, it suggests, lies with audience expectations and industry risk aversion.

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Before venturing into directing, Durga Chew-Bose was recognized for her evocative essays and editorial contributions at Ssense.

Durga Chew-Bose Brings a New Vision to a French Literary Classic

Durga Chew-Bose crafts a distinctive atmosphere in her directorial debut, an adaptation of the French novel "Bonjour Tristesse," showcasing her unique cinematic voice.

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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’: A Powerful Tale of Black Ownership and the High Stakes of Negotiation

Ryan Coogler’s film ‘Sinners’ explores Black ownership in the Jim Crow South through a gripping Southern Gothic narrative that highlights the complex art of negotiation amid racial oppression.

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Director Ryan Coogler narrates a pivotal musical sequence in ‘Sinners’ that highlights the past and future of Black music.

Ryan Coogler Explores the Legacy and Evolution of Black Music in ‘Sinners’

In a compelling sequence from ‘Sinners,’ director Ryan Coogler intertwines the history and future of Black music through a striking cinematic moment.

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Nine Leading Actresses Reflect on Pedro Almodóvar’s Enduring Artistic Vision

Ahead of a gala honoring Pedro Almodóvar’s remarkable career, nine actresses share their insights on collaborating with the filmmaker, revealing the precision and passion behind his cinematic world.

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Bleak Week: A Festival Spotlighting Cinema’s Darkest Narratives Strikes a Chord

Lin-Manuel Miranda Highlights Tribeca Festival’s Commitment to Emerging Latinx Filmmakers

Marcel Ophuls, Influential Documentary Filmmaker Who Challenged WWII Myths, Dies at 97

Tom Cruise's Mastery of Stunts Defines His Iconic Film Legacy

The Rising Dominance of IMAX in Modern Cinema

Inside Hollywood: Why Great Movies Remain Elusive Despite Passionate Studio Leaders

Durga Chew-Bose Brings a New Vision to a French Literary Classic

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’: A Powerful Tale of Black Ownership and the High Stakes of Negotiation

Ryan Coogler Explores the Legacy and Evolution of Black Music in ‘Sinners’

Nine Leading Actresses Reflect on Pedro Almodóvar’s Enduring Artistic Vision

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Bleak Week: A Festival Spotlighting Cinema’s Darkest Narratives Strikes a Chord

Lin-Manuel Miranda Highlights Tribeca Festival’s Commitment to Emerging Latinx Filmmakers

Marcel Ophuls, Influential Documentary Filmmaker Who Challenged WWII Myths, Dies at 97

Tom Cruise's Mastery of Stunts Defines His Iconic Film Legacy

The Rising Dominance of IMAX in Modern Cinema