Fri 28 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma!.
Until Thu 4 Dec
Contemporary cinema’s favourite detective Benoit Blanc returns in Rian Johnson’s sharply penned and devilishly fun reinvention of the classic whodunit.
Please note: This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.
part of Lunchtime Talks
In this Lunchtime Talk creative technologists and self proclaimed synth nerds Ant Nasce and Pete Nancollis explore how we play and how the virtual world lets us build the impossible.
Tune in, wherever you are, online (no need to book). If you want to take part in person please book in advance.
Until Thu 4 Dec
From renowned filmmaker Lynne Ramsay this is a visceral and uncompromising portrait of a woman engulfed by love and postpartum psychosis. Anchored by a ferocious, tour de force performance from Jennifer Lawrence, and co-starring Robert Pattinson.
Wearing a mask is mandatory throughout this screening unless you are exempt.
Until Wed 3 Dec
Benedict Cumberbatch gives a magnificent performance in the highly anticipated screen adaptation of Max Porter’s award-winning Grief Is the Thing with Feathers.
Until Thu 4 Dec
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Please note: The feature presentation contains sequences of flashing images that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities.
Fri 28 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
A shy young man finds his place in the world as the submissive to a handsome biker, in Harry Lighton’s charming, sexy and tender debut.
No trailers or adverts are shown and the film will start promptly at its advertised start time.
Our Relaxed Visits 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.
part of BPFF 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab uses an innovative hybrid of drama and documentary, to tell the heart-shattering story of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israeli army in Gaza in January 2024.
With an introduction from Bristol Palestine Film Festival.
Tuesday screenings are part of our Cinébites meal deal - Club Shed members get 30% off main dishes from our menu with a valid ticket.
Until Wed 3 Dec
A 15-year-old orphan witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and becomes fascinated by its star, Cristina (Marion Cotillard).
part of BPFF 2025
After Noor, a Palestinian teenager, confronts Israeli soldiers at a West Bank protest, his mother recounts the history that brought Noor - and Palestine - to this moment.
With an introduction from Bristol Palestine Film Festival.
part of BPFF 2025
A British-Palestinian surgeon’s 43 day journey working day and night under bombardment in Gaza’s Al Shifa and Al Ahli hospitals.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the film’s directors, Muna Khalidi and Carol Mansour (via Zoom), in conversation with Khaled Dawas (in-person).
part of All That Melodrama Allows
Sun 30 Nov - Wed 3 Dec
A lonely widow meets a much younger Moroccan worker in a bar during a rainstorm. They fall in love, to their own surprise and to the outright shock of their families, colleagues, and drinking buddies.
For parents/carers with babies under 12 months – sorry but no baby no entry.
part of BPFF 2025
This collection of short documentary films explores three different perspectives on life in the Gaza Strip before and after October 7th, 2023.
With an introduction from Bristol Palestine Film Festival.
Join us for our December Make Shift Meet Up with where we will be joined by Creative Technologist, Ant Nascè.
This is our special annual event where we say thank you to our incredible supporters, partners and friends who make Watershed’s work possible, and this year's celebration promises to be extra special.
Wed 3 - Thu 11 Dec
In a UK immigration removal centre, Nigerian migrant Isio finds hope in an unexpected love that gives her the strength to fight a broken system.
The Wed 3 Dec screening is a preview screening as part of the We Are Parable, We Are Here programme initiative. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film's director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor hosted by Euella Jackson.
Acclaimed photographer Misan Harriman documents protest movements across the globe. But in a world more divided than ever, he is forced to question whether activism can actually deliver social change and if his own work can really make a difference.
Followed by a Q&A with Misan Harriman and the film's director Andy Mundy-Castle, hosted by hosted by Amanda Egbe (Senior Lecturer in Media Production, UWE).
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