“A hugely entertaining movie that scored at Sundance and the film festival circuit [...] ‘Bottle Shock’ is something special: there’s magic in it”
CINEMA DOORS: 18:10 | FILM BEGINS: 18:20
Join Bristol Film Festival at Clifton Summer Screenings!
Taking place in the beautiful Mall Gardens in the heart of Clifton Village, this is outdoor cinema with a twist. With covered seating, a state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones, enjoy your film come rain or shine - this is an outdoor experience that’s not to be missed.
Usually held in Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar, this year the Vintage Screenings are going on tour for the first time, and will be hosted in screen2 at Clifton Summer Screenings. Following a sparkling wine reception, each film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of our resident experts.
Friday evening’s Vintage Screening is the brilliant Bottle Shock, an indie gem and Festival favourite with the late, great Alan Rickman shining in the true story of a wine tasting competition that changed wine’s history. In keeping with the story, we’ll be facing off French and American wines for a showdown, and you can vote on your favourites!
PLEASE NOTE: this screening is strictly for over-18s only.
About The Film
2008 | 12 | 104 mins
Alan Rickman stars as sommelier Steven Spurrier, a British expat running a wine shop in Paris in the 1970s. He devises a blind tasting event to introduce his customers to other countries’ wine, and visits the unknown region of Napa Valley, California; little does he realise that his encounter with a rough-and-ready, father-and-son winemaking duo will alter the history of wine forever…
Contains infrequent strong language, moderate sex and drug references
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Getting Here
The Mall Gardens is located in the centre of Clifton Village, just off The Mall.
The main entrance to the venue is on Caledonia Place (opposite The Ivy Brasserie)
Parking in Clifton Village is limited and subject to restrictions.
Buses 8 & 9 both stop in Clifton Village, a short walk from the Observatory. The nearest train station is Clifton Down.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
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Accessibility
The Mall Gardens Clifton has an alternative entrance for those who require level access. Please contact us directly for further instructions about how to access this.
Whilst the site is flat, some areas may be uneven, or have grass or matting underfoot
If you require a designated wheelchair space please let us know in advance.
If you are attending an event as a registered carer for a disabled guest, please bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
A wheelchair-accessible toilet will be available at the event.
Headphones: this event requires wireless headsets to be used during the film. If you are concerned about this, please get in contact for further detail.
Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however this varies depending on the film.
Event Information
Cinema Opens: 18:10
Film Starts: 18:20
Approx. End Time: 21:00
The gardens and garden bar are open to ticketholders throughout the day. Please note: access to The Garden Bar may be restricted after your screening.