dir: Akira Kurosawa
1952 // 2 hr 23 min // 16mm
A lonely bureaucrat discovers he has terminal cancer, and finds himself desperately searching for meaning before his time is up. One of Kurosawa’s finest masterpieces, IKIRU is towering achievement in the world of spiritual cinema. Stray Cat is proud to project this film from a rare 16MM FILM PRINT!
About 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.