Until Sun 5 Jan

The second collection in Undershed explores what lies just beyond the edge of our perception and is revealed through unusual ways of encountering a story.

Until Thu 19 Dec

Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci revel in the ritual and intrigue surrounding the process of choosing a new pontiff, in this tantalisingly tense Vatican-set drama.

Rungano Nyoni’s follow-up to her BAFTA-winning debut I Am Not a Witch is a powerful and atmospheric tale of tradition, abuse and strength within a Zambian family.

Until Thu 19 Dec

Marielle Heller once again proves to be one of cinema’s most exciting filmmakers, with this fabulous genre-bending exploration of motherhood.

Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or at Cannes with this enthralling drama, featuring a star-making performance from Mikey Madison.

Until Tue 17 Dec

The lives of three women intersect and overlap in a haunting drama that sees the city of Mumbai play a central role.

Fri 13 - Thu 19 Dec

1950. Daniel Craig stars as William Lee, an outcast American expat who becomes infatuated with an elusive younger man (played by Drew Starkey) while revelling in the city’s nightlife and colourful cast of characters.

In this lunchtime talk, Dr. Furaha Asani (Research Lead, PM Studio) will be sharing some learnings that emerged from the Alternative Technologies: A Just Transition co-produced enquiry.

Fri 13 - Tue 17 Dec

Ambitious, compelling and visually breathtaking, The Universal Theory is a lush cinematic mystery not to be missed.

A poignant, sometimes sad, sometimes painful, sometimes humorous, often absurd story of a multiple journey.

Fri 13 - Sun 15 Dec

A Palestinian school teacher struggles to reconcile his risky commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for one of his students and the chance of a new relationship with a volunteer worker.

Jazz and decolonisation fuse in this upbeat historical rollercoaster. From the producers of I Am Not Your Negro.

A fun afternoon of workshops and activities exploring interactive art trails, tech-infused music, and playful creations.

Sat 14 - Wed 18 Dec

Cat lovers rejoice - for the first time ever in Bristol, we present the purr-fectly brilliant CatVideoFest, 73 minutes of non-stop cat videos!

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.

An idealistic, small-town American senator heads to Washington, DC, and suddenly finds himself single-handedly battling ruthless politicians who are out to destroy him.

Swift, brutal and dark, Blast of Silence sees a bunch of hitmen rounding around New York during the Christmas holidays. Expect plenty of chills in this moody low-budget noir masterpiece.

Wed 18 - Mon 23 Dec

Animation's most frightening chicken - ahem penguin - Feathers McGraw returns with a vengeance in this new feature-length Wallace and Gromit film.