Our Late Night Screenings conclude with the film that Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward both called it the best they ever starred in - it’s still haunting, darkly comic, shocking and mesmerising over half a century on.
Raise a toast to perennial bachelor Charles and his eccentric circle of friends with a 30th anniversary screening of Richard Curtis’ seminal rom-com, and see off our sophomore summer season in style with this beloved British classic.
One of our final films of 2024’s Summer Screenings is another showing of feel-good favourite Mamma Mia!. With an ensemble cast and packed to the brim with ABBA's most well-known hits, how can you resist it…?
This summer we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ultimate wine film: Sideways! Join Miles and Jack on a misanthropic misadventure through California’s wine country with a Golden State tasting - no comment on the Merlot…
Who was was bigger and better: ABBA or Queen ? This short film, produced by Bristol’s Stanza Media, asks those in the know and reveals who won on key comparisons, from single sales to chart runs. Full of their music and fun facts to get you debating!
Sunday afternoon’s programming continues with a swashbuckling screening of the smash hit sequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, as Indy’s second cinematic outing celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
On Sunday screen2 hosts a special screening of Blitz On Bristol, a 1980 documentary kindly licensed by Bristol Archives. Featuring archive footage and eyewitness interviews, it’s a sobering account of one of the city’s darker chapters.
James McAvoy leads a star-studded cast in this acclaimed comedy-drama - but they’re not all you’ll recognise! Set at Bristol University and partially filmed in the city, it’s a rare example of Bristol on film appearing as itself.
With an all-star cast and equal measures of wit and pathos, this acclaimed 2005 version of Pride And Prejudice, starring an Oscar-nominated Kiera Knightley, will delight everyone from Austen aficionados to “first-timers”.
Bristol is an international hub for wildlife filmmaking, so we’re pleased to be a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into creating such breathtaking content. Final details will be announced shortly - join the waiting list to be the first to be notified when the event goes live!
With an all-star cast and equal measures of wit and pathos, this acclaimed 2005 version of Pride And Prejudice, starring an Oscar-nominated Kiera Knightley, will delight everyone from Austen aficionados to “first-timers”.
Saturday’s Late Night Screening is Sam Raimi’s original nightmare fuel The Evil Dead, featuring a little-known actor called Bruce Campbell, a spooky-looking book, and a cabin in the woods…
Celebrate 25 years of Richard Curtis’ hilarious BAFTA-nominated hit. Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts shine in this tale of unlikely love, and the Mall Gardens’ idyllic setting may put you in mind of one of the film’s more romantic moments…
With Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn became the first actress to win an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe for a single performance. Naturally for a Vintage Screening, we’ll be pairing it with Italian wines fit for royalty!
Slip into Saturday evening with the ultimate disco film (and very aptly titled) Saturday Night Fever, featuring a legendary John Travolta performance and a Bee Gees-led soundtrack guaranteed to get you shimmying in your seat!
Join Festival Director Owen Franklin for a live recording of a new podcast pilot, combining two of his favourite things! An in-depth exploration of Four Weddings And A Funeral paired with Lyme Bay Winery’s signature Sparkling Brut Reserve NV.
We’re bringing the hilarious action satire (and firm Festival favourite) Hot Fuzz back to Clifton Summer Screenings for 2024. Filmed down the road in Wells, this brilliantly lampoons every beat in the long list of 'buddy cop' movie tropes.
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s innovative technique of filming Picasso allowed him to create magical stop-motion animations of the artist’s creations in one of the all-time great art documentaries. Introduced by a short talk from Clifton’s Hidden Gallery.
The BAFTA-nominated 2014 hit telling the remarkable true story of the Lesbians & Gays Support The Miners campaign will leave you beaming this summer - it’s a joyous, uplifting and heartwarming misadventure.
Our dinosaur-centric Saturday morning continues with one of the all-time great blockbusters Jurassic Park. Before the screening, see if you can do a better job at taming our resident dinos than John Hammond and co…
Prepare for a ROAR-some time with our Saturday matinee dinosaur event
Saturday morning is all about dinosaurs this year, starting with the epic animated adventure The Land Before Time, perfect for the budding young dinosaur experts in your family.
Our Late Night Screenings continue with a Friday night screening of Friday The 13th. Sean S. Cunningham’s notorious slasher film spawned a monstrous franchise - return to Camp Crystal Lake to find out where it all began…
We’re finishing Friday evening in the Porsche Pavilion with a screening of the feel-good phenomenon Mamma Mia!. With an ensemble cast and packed to the brim with ABBA's most well-known hits, this jukebox musical is bursting with song and sunshine.
Friday evening’s Vintage Screening stars the late, great Alan Rickman in a true story of a competition that changed wine’s history. In keeping with the story, we’ll be facing off French and American wines for a tasting showdown.
Whether you’re yet to see this cultural phenomenon or want to return to Barbieland, then dig out your finest neon clothing, strap on your roller skates and join us for a Barbie party!
Join us for a 21st anniversary screening of the swashbuckling sensation Pirates Of The Caribbean, which introduced the world to Captain Jack Sparrow and launched an epic franchise.
Lose yourself in the magic of the iconic global phenomenon with this screening of its 25th anniversary performance. Filmed by Bristol-based Stagescreen, it also features Bristolian champion dancer Bobby Hodges as one of the principal dancers!
Satisfy your sweet tooth on Friday lunchtime with a screening of the enduring family favourite. Gene Wilder remains the definitive Wonka - and you may not have realised the local link, but Wilder trained at the nearby Bristol Old Vic Theatre School!
Support our selected charities with this screening of Calendar Girls. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, poignant and powerful, and based on a remarkable true story; we’ll be donating £2.50 from every ticket sale to our event partner charities.
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