Fri 18 - Sat 26 Sept
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch!
The Sat 26 Sept 13:30 screening is followed by a Q&A with producer Richard Beek and is presented as part of Encounters Film Festival.
Fri 18 - Tue 22 Sept
A love story like no other, The Cycle of Love is an inspiring, heart-warming, epic true-life adventure about self-belief, destiny and the courage to risk everything for love, traversing continents in a journey spanning Delhi to Sweden.
The Tue 22 Sept 18:00 screening will be introduced by Bristol Doc Club.
Plus join us at the 17:40 Descriptive Subtitled screening of The Cycle of Love on Mon 21 Sept which will feature an introduction by Fern Scott, documentary filmmaker and one of the organisers of Bristol Doc Club, followed by a post-screening discussion in the Café & Bar. Featuring BSL interpretation.
part of Lunchtime Talks
In this Lunchtime Talk, immersive artist and researcher Tosin Olufon shares the messy, joyful and sometimes ridiculous process of turning a folktale into an interactive experience.
Tune in, wherever you are, online (no need to book). If you want to take part in person please book in advance.
Until Tue 22 Sep
Writer-director Louis Paxton's debut feature sees a nervy council official attempt to evict two siblings who have never had any human contact from their outside world.
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 Tue 22 Sep
Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, Everybody Digs Bill Evans is a biographical drama film about the famous jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans.
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Fri 18 - Tue 29 Sept
A struggling primary school teacher begins to make some questionable decisions after one of her students is injured.
All screenings without Descriptive Subtitles feature a pre-recorded introduction by director Jonatan Etzler.
The Sat 26 Sept 15:30 screening features an introduction from Festival Director Dave Taylor-Matthews, followed by pre-recorded introduction by director Jonatan Etzler, and is presented as part of Encounters Film Festival.
Until Tue 22 Sep
It's 1985. Vincent, almost 13, fumbles through life's big questions: identity, friendship, family, first crushes... and why adults don’t seem to have things figured out either.
Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sept
Discover the brilliance of this heartwarming coming-of-age classic in 4K from the creators of My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service, which we recently screened.
We'll be screening this film in the original Japanese language with Subtitles (S), as well as with English Dubbing (D). Check the screenings below for more information.
Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore? is a celebration of one of Britain's most unusual bands, captured during their triumphant 2025 tour. Directed by longtime collaborator Garth Jennings and narrated by Pulp frontman, Jarvis Cocker, the film weaves together footage from their ingenious live show with four decades of never-before-seen archival material.
Until Tue 22 Sep
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is a new kind of horror remake from one of the most exciting new voices in cinema, starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson.
part of The Sleepover Season
part of Wiseman of the Month
Please join us at the 17:40 Descriptive Subtitled screening of The Cycle of Love on Mon 21 Sept which will feature an introduction by Fern Scott, documentary filmmaker and one of the organisers of Bristol Doc Club, followed by a post-screening discussion in the Café & Bar. Featuring BSL interpretation.
Mon 21 Sept
Wed 23 - Sun 27 Sept
Encounters Film Festival's 31st edition features 142 films in competition from 39 countries, alongside a rich programme of special screenings, discovering emerging talent and showcasing celebrated auteurs.
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