Bleak Week Film Festival Expands to New York's Paris Theater for Fifth Edition
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Jim Hemphill
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Summary
The American Cinematheque's "Bleak Week" festival, now in its fifth year, is expanding to New York's Paris Theater for an East Coast edition. Running from June 5, the festival will feature 17 films focused on downbeat cinema, with special guest appearances including Steve Buscemi, Tracy Letts, and Carrie Coon. Highlights include a 35mm screening of "Lonely Are the Brave," along with five films on 35mm, six new restorations, and five anniversary screenings.
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The American Cinematheque's 'Bleak Week' continues to get bigger and better in its fifth year.
Highlights include a 35mm screening of the Kirk Douglas vehicle 'Lonely Are the Brave.'
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