“The movie is filled with so many small character touches, so many perfectly observed intimacies, so many visual inventions—from the sly to the grand—that the thriller plot is just a bonus [...] Here is a director taking audacious chances, doing wild and unpredictable things with his camera and actors, just to celebrate moviemaking”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:00
GROUP BOOKINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS SCREENING
We’re excited to be launching our new Screening Room Series this Summer. These intimate screenings will celebrate a diverse range of films that the Festival team have personally selected; from genre highlights to foreign cinema, to underrated classics to indie gems, we’ll be showing a mix of great cinema that deserves a wider audience.
Every screening, in the atmospheric setting of Averys’ historic cellars, includes an arrival drink and an introduction explaining the context and significance of the chosen film, and the rationale behind its selection for our programme.
Our second Screening Room selection is Jean-Jacques Beineix’s beautifully shot thriller Diva. This pioneer of the cinéma du look movement eschews the gritty realism of 1970s French filmmaking in favour of gorgeous visuals and cinematography; it also features stunning music courtesy of the film’s soprano star Wilhemenia Fernandez and one of the most iconic chase sequences in European cinema history! It’s stylish and soulful, with a gripping plot driving the momentum.
Please note that due to licensing restrictions at the venue, Screening Room events are for over-18s only.
About The Film
1981 | 12 | 117 mins
Parisian postman – and avid opera fan – Jules attends a concert, where he covertly records the renowned American soprano Cynthia Hawkins. Hawkins has famously refused to allow her singing to be recorded, but Jules wishes to keep a copy for his own personal listening. However, after witnessing a murder Jules inadvertently ends up in possession of another tape, with incriminating evidence against a ruthless gangster. Soon Jules finds himself pursued by numerous sinister parties – but who is after which recording?
About The Location
Averys began in 1793 and over the years, the family has built its reputation as one of the UK’s most pioneering wine merchants. Their historic wine cellar can be found beneath their shop on Culver street, and is an atmospheric and intimate setting for our both our Screening Room Series and our Vintage Screenings.
Two Belly Deli Box
Indulge during your screening with a delicious deli box from Two Belly cheese and beer shop. Enjoy 3 different cheeses, along with an artisan chutney and crackers.
Photo shows indicative contents; cheese and chutney may vary.
Pre-Screening Tasting
Before your screening, we are now offering the opportunity for a pre-screening tasting session with Averys expert, and Vintage Screening co-host Frank Mason.
For an extra £6.50 per person, enjoy an additional glass of wine before your film, with a brief introduction to wine tasting.
Frank has been working with Averys since 2010 and heads up the Events team, delivering over 120 events a year both virtually and in Averys historic vaulted cellar in the centre of Bristol. Frank completed the WSET Diploma in wine – a two year course on wine drinking, back in 2014! And now teaches those wine courses to both customers and staff. In his spare time he loves listening to death metal and is a professional crocodile wrestler (his words!).
Group Bookings
Our Group Bookings option has been introduced in response to the larger parties of six or more people who attend our events and are looking to add something extra to their evening to enhance the experience. They’re perfect for birthday parties, special events and corporate entertaining.
For £40 per person, groups enjoy:
- A pre-screening tasting with an Averys expert
- Two Belly Deli Boxes for every group member
- Reserved seating during the screening
Each group member will also receive discounts with Bristol Film Festival, and Averys Wine Merchants.
To find out more about group bookings, contact us for more information. Please note that group bookings are subject to availability.
We also offer private screenings in the cellars for groups of 40-70, if you want to host an exclusive event to remember. Please contact us for more information.
Watch the Official Trailer
TICKETS
More Information
• Averys Wine Merchants is located on Culver Street in Bristol City Centre.
• The venue is close to several bus routes. The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
• Wherever possible, we encourage walking or using public transport to travel to our events.
•Please access the event space by entering through the doors on Frogmore Street.
• There is level access to the venue via the entrance on Frogmore Street. There are accessible toilets at the venue. If you require additional seating space or assistance, please contact us in advance.
•If you require Hard of Hearing subtitles, please contact us before making your booking.
•We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
• We cannot guarantee access before the stated doors time on your ticket, so advise you arrive as close to this time as possible.
• This event is only suitable for those over the age of 18. Valid ID may be required for entry. Should you be unable to provide valid ID when asked, you will not be permitted access. No refunds will be given in this instance.
• Please do not consume hot food in the screening room, as a courtesy to other attendees.