What’s On

Based on Robert Macfarlane's bestseller, Underland is a cinematic voyage beneath the surface of the earth.

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With virtual reality, giant inflatables, feature films, projections, sketchbooks and more – this season explores family, the creative spirit, grief and togetherness. With a multimedia exhibition alongside a series of events and films in the cinema from the Kötting family.

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For Easter, imagine if rainbows were time travellers… hand-painted animation Arco sees its hero crash land in a near future impacted by climate change.

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A Kafkaesque nightmare for the protagonist experiencing the weight of the Soviet bureaucracy, Two Prosecutors which was part of the 2025 Cannes Official selection, is a chilling account of the absurd mechanisms of a totalitarian regime.

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Acclaimed director Raoul Peck seamlessly interweaves historical clips, readings from George Orwell's diary, cinematic references and dynamic modern day footage to craft a definitive portrait and an entirely fresh take on how remarkably relevant and prophetic the writer's work has become.

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Denis Lavant delivers an astonishing physical performance in John Skoog’s beautiful and inventive story of community and obsession, inspired by true events.

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A happily engaged couple is put to the test when a shocking revelation sends their wedding week off the rails.

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Based on a true story, Surviving Earth follows Vlad, a talented harmonica player and refugee who arrived in the UK in the 1990s after fleeing the conflict in Yugoslavia.

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Featuring a bold and bouncing soundtrack by Kangding Ray, Oliver Laxe's Oscar®-nominated for Best International Feature Sirât is a staggering cinematic experience set in the dusty mountains of southern Morocco.

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Francois Ozon has adapted a monumental work of literature – The Stranger (also known as The Outsider) by Albert Camus.

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In this week's Lunchtime Talk, our very own Lawi Anywar will examine the costs and consequences of music streaming and explore some ethical alternatives.

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Winner of the Golden Lion Best Film prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, Father Mother Sister Brother is the eagerly-awaited new film from Jim Jarmusch.

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In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid triggers one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In Pollokshields, Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhood, hundreds of residents rush to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours.

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Soul to Soul is the vibrant and historically significant 1971 concert film featuring performances by Ike & Tina Turner, Santana, Wilson Pickett, the Staples Singers, Les McCann & Eddie Harris, and The Voices of East Harlem — and it's returning to the big screen after 55 years.

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The inner workings of London’s National Gallery are laid bare in this absorbing, forensic examination by revered filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.

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Christopher Nolan’s smart, moving and intellectual thriller about dream invasion set a new bar for cerebral blockbusters and with Hans Zimmer’s score a new sonic direction in what we think of as the sound of suspense.

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Join us at the 18:00 screening of The Drama on Mon 13 April which will feature Descriptive Subtitles and an introduction from a guest speaker. After the screening join us in the Café & Bar for Deaf Conversations about Cinema with BSL interpretation.

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A colourful Easter holiday workshop with Winter Resident Alison Stott exploring light, rainbows and creative technology, inspired by the animated film Arco.

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Rose of Nevada is Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin’s hotly anticipated and critically acclaimed follow-up to his BAFTA-award-winning first feature Bait and Enys Men.

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Be among the first to playtest a new game by Vincent Baidoo before its official release. Try two versions, one for Nintendo Switch and one for a holographic display and share your feedback.

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Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play.

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From filmmaker Max Walker-Silverman and also starring Academy Award® winner Amy Madigan, Rebuilding is a heartfelt portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss.

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In near future Brazil, elderly citizens are forced into living facilities to avoid hindering their offspring’s productivity. Having reached the fateful age, Tereza (Denise Weinberg, a veteran of Brazilian stage and screen) dreams of flying in a plane, so she seeks to fulfil this fantasy of embarking on an illegal journey through the Amazon. There she will find something even better than flight: independence...

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Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. Akira's arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for future generations of ground-breaking movies.

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Explore the hidden sounds of the harbourside using hydrophones (underwater microphones) in a hands-on workshop for young people aged 8-14 and their grown-ups.

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Executive Harold Pelham (Roger Moore) suffers a serious accident after which he faces the shadow of death. When, against all odds, he miraculously recovers, he discovers that his life does not belong to him anymore.

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Fall in love with the River Avon and the people fighting to protect it, the Bristol way!

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Before the Earth Day Short Film Showcase screening, our 16-19 Film Club and BFI Film Academy South West have teamed up to host a conversation with filmmakers whose work explores water and the natural environment.

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Join Watershed's Environment Group for an evening of short films that celebrate community, climate action and storytelling to inspire change. We have chosen these films as they showcase the human connection to water in different ways and inspire us to think about our own connection to water.

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Join us for Bristol’s first DMLab, run by Disability music charity Drake Music and bringing together musicians and makers to create new, accessible instruments.

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Sea swimming is Jo Bateman’s sanctuary—until sewage spills threaten the waters she loves.

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