What’s On Week Ahead
Showing Sat 27 April – Fri 3 May
That They May Face The Rising Sun
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 26 April - Thu 2 May
That They May Face The Rising Sun is a sensitive and beautifully realised adaptation of the last novel by John McGahern.
Sat 27 April
Sun 28 April
Tue 30 April
Wed 1 May
Thu 2 May
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 2 May
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.
Sat 27 April
Sun 28 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.
Tue 30 April
Wed 1 May
This is a Cinébabies screening for parents/carers with babies under 12 months – sorry but no baby no entry.
Thu 2 May
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.
Until Thu 2 May
A gentle daydream of a film about human connection.
Sat 27 April
Sun 28 April
Tue 30 April
Wed 1 May
Thu 2 May
On the Town
Suitable for all
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
Suitable for all
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
part of NYC On Film
Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin traverse the ‘wonderful town’ as sailors in this remarkable musical.
Sat 27 April
Challengers
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 26 April - Thu 2 May
Zendaya plays a tennis pro in the new ménage à trois sports drama from Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All).
Sat 27 April
This is a Masked and Socially Distanced Screening. Wearing a mask is mandatory throughout this screening unless you are exempt.
Sun 28 April
Tue 30 April
Wed 1 May
Thu 2 May
Mapantsula
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.
Award-winning Director Oliver Schmitz's Mapantsula - cult classic and one of the most influential films to ever be produced and exported out of Africa - has been restored in glorious 4K and will be screening on South Africa’s Freedom Day in collaboration with Afrika Eye and the University of Bristol.
Sat 27 April
Join us after the film for a panel discussion with the film's director Oliver Schmitz, Jacqueline Maingard and Sisanda Myataza.
Head down to The Pickle Factory, Easton after the screening for The Freedom Day bloc party (tickets sold separately), celebrating Freedom Day with South African music and food supplied by Kalahari Moon.
- Free Entry for Refugees
- Free Entry for Kids
- £10 for families
Elaha
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 26 April - Thu 2 May
Elaha is a young Kurdish-German woman who faces a dilemma just weeks away from her wedding.
Sat 27 April
Sun 28 April
Tue 30 April
Wed 1 May
Thu 2 May
Tuesday screenings are part of our Cinébites meal deal - get 30% off main dishes from our menu.
If 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.
Until Thu 2 May
Zoljargal Purevdash chronicles a family navigating poor living conditions in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar in this heartwarming tale about the importance of education.
Sat 27 April
New York, New York
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.
part of NYC On Film
Liza Minnelli stars as a singer whose rocky relationship with Robert De Niro’s temperamental jazz saxophonist falters as her career makes progress.
The Film Quiz about Films
Does what it says on the tin! Put your cinematic knowledge to the test with the ultimate film quiz in the Café & Bar.
Producer Wednesdays
Until Wed 29 May
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.
Avon Moot: The Blood on Satan's Claw + Witch's Cradle live score
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
In partnership with Noods Radio, we’re proud to present this Avon Moot event. We’ll be celebrating May Day with a special screening of folk horror classic The Blood on Satan’s Claw, alongside a live rescore of Maya Deren’s short film The Witch’s Cradle performed by Tara Clerkin Trio.
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.
Fri 3 - Mon 13 May
Director Rose Glass follows up her debut film Saint Maud with an electric 1980s-set crime thriller filled with blood, sex and brawn, starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian.
Please join us on Fri 3 May for a special Love Lies Bleeding x Bristol Butch Bar Party, an evening of music, film and Butch brilliance - all welcome!
We also have a late night screening on Sat 4 May at 22:30.
First Friday
First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone. These events are somewhere between the last meeting of the week and the first event of your weekend.
Fri 3 May
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Attend this event in person (no booking necessary). If you want to join in online you need to register in advance.
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry
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 3 - Thu 9 May
A 48-year-old woman must grapple with her feelings when her solitary existence is disrupted after she falls in love with one of her shop's suppliers.
Love Lies Bleeding x Bristol Butch Bar Party
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
To celebrate the release of Rose Glass's exhilarating queer bodybuilder thriller, and the second birthday of Bristol Butch Bar, join us for an evening of music and Butch brilliance.
Fri 3 May
Omen
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 3 - Mon 6 May
A deserving winner of Cannes’ Un Certain Regard New Vision Award, rapper-turned-filmmaker Baloji’s magical realist drama is a dazzling debut.
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