What’s On Week Ahead
Showing Thu 18 – Wed 24 April
Civil War
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 25 Apr
An adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor's edge.
Thu 18 April
This is a Relaxed Screening experience.
Our relaxed screenings are designed to benefit our customers with additional needs (such as people living with dementia, autism, or other neurodivergent people and their personal assistants, friends and family) or anyone who wants to enjoy a film in a more relaxed, spacious environment. Everyone is welcome.
This film contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Perfect Days
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
(Subtitled)
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Until Thu 25 Apr
Wim Wenders's beguiling drama is a poignant, warm-hearted portrait of a Tokyo toilet cleaner, played by Cannes Best Actor prize-winner Koji Yakusho.
Thu 18 April
Io Capitano
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 25 Apr
From director Matteo Garrone comes the tale of two young boys’ migration from Africa To Europe, traversing city, desert and ocean.
Thu 18 April
Mon 22 April
Tue 23 April
This is a Relaxed Screening experience.
Our relaxed screenings are designed to benefit our customers with additional needs (such as people living with dementia, autism, or other neurodivergent people and their personal assistants, friends and family) or anyone who wants to enjoy a film in a more relaxed, spacious environment. Everyone is welcome.
The Teachers' Lounge
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
(Subtitled)
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Until Wed 24 Apr
When one of her students is suspected of theft, an idealist teacher decides to take the matter into her own hands.
Thu 18 April
Fri 19 April
Sat 20 April
Sun 21 April
Mon 22 April
Tue 23 April
Wed 24 April
Close Your Eyes
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
(Subtitled)
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Spanish Director Víctor Erice's first feature in 30 years deals with the disappearance of a fictional actor who vanished during a film shoot.
Caribbean Nights: Poetry
Suitable only for adults
This rating has yet to be announced.
Suitable only for adults
This rating has yet to be announced.
part of Lyra
A screening of the BBC’s thought-provoking 1986 Arena film Caribbean Nights: Poetry, which changed the UK's attitudes towards Caribbean poetry.
Followed by a talk with poet and editor Rishi Dastidar, 2023 TS Eliot Prize winner Anthony Joseph, Louisa Adjoa Parker, and Bristol academic Madhu Krishnan.
Helen Thomas will then read a new poem inspired by the film.
XR For Entertainment and Industries
part of Lunchtime Talks
In this talk, Atsuhiko Yasuda will share a few of his notable projects from XOOMS Corporation.
Fri 19 April
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Take part your way
Tune in, wherever you are, online (no need to book). If you want to take part in person please book in advance.
Evil Does Not Exist
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Sun 21 Apr
From Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the director of the Oscar®-winning Drive My Car, comes a drama about a community fighting to preserve its principles and the integrity of their natural world.
Sometimes I Think About Dying
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Fri 19 - Thu 25 April
A gentle daydream of a film about human connection through a superbly melancholic performance by Daisy Ridley.
Fri 19 April
Sat 20 April
Sun 21 April
Mon 22 April
This is a Masked and Socially Distanced Screening. Wearing a mask is mandatory throughout this screening unless you are exempt.
Tue 23 April
Wed 24 April
View all datesIf Only I Could Hibernate
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
(Subtitled)
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Fri 19 - Thu 25 April
Zoljargal Purevdash chronicles a family navigating poor living conditions in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar in this heartwarming tale about the importance of education.
Fri 19 April
Sat 20 April
Sun 21 April
Mon 22 April
Tue 23 April
Wed 24 April
This is a Cinébabies screening for parents/carers with babies under 12 months – sorry but no baby no entry.
Opponent
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Fri 19 - Thu 25 April
Director Milad Alami’s second feature uses the refugee crisis as a searing backdrop to a story about masculinity and family values.
Fri 19 April
Ratcatcher
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Fri 19 - Sun 21 April
Lynne Ramsay debut feature set on a 70s Glaswegian council estate celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new 4K restoration from Park Circus.
Do the Right Thing
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
part of NYC On Film
Spike Lee’s incendiary look at race relations in America circa 1989 remains a pulsating homage to life on New York's streets.
Tuesday screenings are part of our Cinébites meal deal - get 30% off main dishes from our menu.
Poetry and Technology | Film Screening
part of Lyra
Haus für Poesie presents a selection of the best films from the ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival.
Presented by artistic director of the ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival Thomas Zandgiacomo Del Bel, who will join us for a Q&A following the screening.
The screening and Q&A will both be BSL interpreted by Nikki Harris.
The screening is also available to watch via live stream.
Summer of Soul
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
part of NYC On Film
Summer of Soul (...Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is the acclaimed debut by filmmaker Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson.
Deaf Conversations about cinema: Civil War
Join us after the 18:00 Mon 22 April screening of Civil War for a post screening discussion with fellow audience members and Andrew Kelly, Director of Bristol Ideas, featuring BSL interpretation.
Mon 22 April
I Wake Up Screaming
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
The story of Nork York sports promoter Frankie Christopher, who finds himself on the wrong side of the law after the murder of a fashion model he made famous.
Join us before the film for a specially recorded introduction from Victoria Mature, daughter of the film’s star Victor Mature.
Producer Wednesdays
From 10:00 - 17:00 every Wednesday, anyone working as a Producer or in a producing role is welcome to join us in Pervasive Media Studio.
Wed 24 April
Preview: Love Lies Bleeding
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Director Rose Glass follows up her debut film Saint Maud with an electric 1980s-set crime thriller filled with blood, sex and brawn.
Wed 24 April
This screening is followed by a Thought in Action panel discussion. The panel guests will be announced shortly.
Thought in Action is a series of screenings that brings together philosophers, political scientists and producers to discuss contemporary cinema. In partnership with UWE Bristol.
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