“Elegant and deeply-felt [...] it’s alternately a gut-wrenching portrait of childhood in a time of war and a skin-crawling, evocative nightmare”
DOORS: 19:30 | FILM STARTS 19:50
Join us in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol’s very own necropolis, for two nights of screenings dedicated to two of the great directors of dark fantasy, Guillermo Del Toro and Henry Selick! Enter this fascinating space after hours, get a drink from our pop-up bar, then make your way to the beautiful Anglican Chapel to take your seat, and enjoy the show in this unique venue.
Next on Friday is Del Toro’s chilling but poignant horror film The Devil’s Backbone, which turns 20 this year.
NB: this film is screened in the original Spanish with English subtitles.
About The Film
2001 | 15 | 103 mins
During the final year of the Spanish Civil War, a young boy called Carlos is sent to live in a remote orphanage. The orphanage is full of rumours – hidden gold, a mysterious disappearance, a still-ticking bomb – and as Carlos explores the grounds, he realises that there is a supernatural presence that suggests a terrible secret has yet to be uncovered.
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• Arnos Vale lies close to Bristol's city centre on the A4 Bath Road, at Brislington.For Sat Nav please use the Postcode BS4 3EW.
• Bus services 1, X39, 57, 178 and 349 stop outside the Bath Road gates.
• There is limited street parking and pay and display parking in the area, but there will be no parking permitted onsite for this event aside from disabled access. Please contact us if you have concerns about this.
• Wherever possible, we encourage walking or using public transport to travel to our events.
• The Anglican Chapel (site of the screening room) and Spielman Centre (toilets) both have disabled access and lifts. If you require reserved seating or a wheelchair space in the Anglican Chapel, please let us know in advance.
• Due to the historic nature of the site, some aspects of the event’s layout may be challenging for people with limited mobility. Please contact us to discuss any concerns with the team.
• Parking: parking will not be permitted onsite for this event. If you require a disabled parking space to be reserved, please let us know in advance. There will be a very small number of spaces available at each screening.
• If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and 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.
• 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.
• Although the screening itself is indoors, there is a short outdoor walk to reach the toilets, and our pop-up bar will be located outside. Due to the historic nature of the buildings, we recommend that you bring warm and weather-appropriate clothing, particularly at later screenings.
• Seating is provided at this event, but guests are welcome to bring additional blankets and cushions, particularly for later screenings.
• We cannot guarantee access before the stated doors time on your ticket, so advise you arrive as close to this time as possible.
• Guests are reminded that Arnos Vale Cemetery is a historical site and also remains in use as a cemetery today.Please take care when walking around and remain mindful of the surroundings.
• Please do not consume hot food in the screening room, as a courtesy to other attendees.