ABBA VS QUEEN
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!
BLITZ ON BRISTOL
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.
WILDLIFE FILMMAKING
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!
FILM & WINE: PERFECT PAIRINGS
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.
PRIDE
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.
RIVERDANCE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY
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!
BRISTOL & FLIGHT ON FILM
screen2 will host a special screening of archive footage detailing Bristol’s illustrious aviation history on Thursday afternoon. More details to follow - register interest now to be the first to hear when final details are confirmed and tickets are on sale.
GOLDEN YEARS
This indie comedy following a gang of pensioners turned bank robbers was filmed on location in Bristol and the surrounding region - it’s like “Breaking Bad meets The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (The Hollywood Reporter)
ARSENIC & OLD LACE
We’re pleased to present an 80th anniversary screening of the wickedly funny Arsenic And Old Lace. Frank Capra directs Bristol’s very own Cary Grant in this riotous tale of murderous little old ladies and skeletons in the closet…
CARY GRANT AT 120
Our very first event of 2024’s Clifton Summer Screenings, collaborating with Cary Grant Festival, is a chance to celebrate 120 years of Cary Grant with a unique Bristol twist! Uncover the surprising story of Archibald Leach, the Bristol boy who became a Hollywood icon. Explore his enduring love for his hometown, the films that made him a legend, and the various ways in which the city celebrates his life and work.