Our Late Night Screenings conclude with the film that Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward both called it the best they ever starred in - it’s still haunting, darkly comic, shocking and mesmerising over half a century on.
This summer we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ultimate wine film: Sideways! Join Miles and Jack on a misanthropic misadventure through California’s wine country with a Golden State tasting - no comment on the Merlot…
Who was was bigger and better: ABBA or Queen ? This short film, produced by Bristol’s Stanza Media, asks those in the know and reveals who won on key comparisons, from single sales to chart runs. Full of their music and fun facts to get you debating!
On Sunday screen2 hosts a special screening of Blitz On Bristol, a 1980 documentary kindly licensed by Bristol Archives. Featuring archive footage and eyewitness interviews, it’s a sobering account of one of the city’s darker chapters.
James McAvoy leads a star-studded cast in this acclaimed comedy-drama - but they’re not all you’ll recognise! Set at Bristol University and partially filmed in the city, it’s a rare example of Bristol on film appearing as itself.
Bristol is an international hub for wildlife filmmaking, so we’re pleased to be a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into creating such breathtaking content. Final details will be announced shortly - join the waiting list to be the first to be notified when the event goes live!
Saturday’s Late Night Screening is Sam Raimi’s original nightmare fuel The Evil Dead, featuring a little-known actor called Bruce Campbell, a spooky-looking book, and a cabin in the woods…
Celebrate 25 years of Richard Curtis’ hilarious BAFTA-nominated hit. Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts shine in this tale of unlikely love, and the Mall Gardens’ idyllic setting may put you in mind of one of the film’s more romantic moments…
With Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn became the first actress to win an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe for a single performance. Naturally for a Vintage Screening, we’ll be pairing it with Italian wines fit for royalty!
Join Festival Director Owen Franklin for a live recording of a new podcast pilot, combining two of his favourite things! An in-depth exploration of Four Weddings And A Funeral paired with Lyme Bay Winery’s signature Sparkling Brut Reserve NV.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s innovative technique of filming Picasso allowed him to create magical stop-motion animations of the artist’s creations in one of the all-time great art documentaries. Introduced by a short talk from Clifton’s Hidden Gallery.
The BAFTA-nominated 2014 hit telling the remarkable true story of the Lesbians & Gays Support The Miners campaign will leave you beaming this summer - it’s a joyous, uplifting and heartwarming misadventure.
Prepare for a ROAR-some time with our Saturday matinee dinosaur event
Our Late Night Screenings continue with a Friday night screening of Friday The 13th. Sean S. Cunningham’s notorious slasher film spawned a monstrous franchise - return to Camp Crystal Lake to find out where it all began…
Friday evening’s Vintage Screening stars the late, great Alan Rickman in a true story of a competition that changed wine’s history. In keeping with the story, we’ll be facing off French and American wines for a tasting showdown.
Lose yourself in the magic of the iconic global phenomenon with this screening of its 25th anniversary performance. Filmed by Bristol-based Stagescreen, it also features Bristolian champion dancer Bobby Hodges as one of the principal dancers!
Satisfy your sweet tooth on Friday lunchtime with a screening of the enduring family favourite. Gene Wilder remains the definitive Wonka - and you may not have realised the local link, but Wilder trained at the nearby Bristol Old Vic Theatre School!
Friday morning begins with a 65th anniversary screening of Sleeping Beauty, one of Disney’s most beautifully animated, influential and enduring classics.We’ll be donating £2.50 from every ticket sales towards our selected charities.
screen2 hosts our Late Night Screenings this year, starting with a 25th anniversary screening of The Blair Witch Project. This eerily convincing found-footage cult sensation will leave you scared to go into the woods even by daylight…
Join Lyme Bay Winery’s head winemaker Sarah Massey for this screening of Guy Ritchie’s cult comic crime caper. Sarah will be guiding you through a tasting of this West Country winery’s award-winning range alongside the film.
screen2 will host a special screening of archive footage detailing Bristol’s illustrious aviation history on Thursday afternoon. More details to follow - register interest now to be the first to hear when final details are confirmed and tickets are on sale.
This indie comedy following a gang of pensioners turned bank robbers was filmed on location in Bristol and the surrounding region - it’s like “Breaking Bad meets The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (The Hollywood Reporter)
We’re pleased to present an 80th anniversary screening of the wickedly funny Arsenic And Old Lace. Frank Capra directs Bristol’s very own Cary Grant in this riotous tale of murderous little old ladies and skeletons in the closet…
Our very first event of 2024’s Clifton Summer Screenings, collaborating with Cary Grant Festival, is a chance to celebrate 120 years of Cary Grant with a unique Bristol twist! Uncover the surprising story of Archibald Leach, the Bristol boy who became a Hollywood icon. Explore his enduring love for his hometown, the films that made him a legend, and the various ways in which the city celebrates his life and work.
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