What’s On Week Ahead
Showing Fri 22 – Thu 28 Nov
Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
(Subtitled)
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Until Thu 28 Nov
Jazz and decolonisation fuse in this upbeat historical rollercoaster. From the producers of I Am Not Your Negro.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
Thu 28 Nov
Forms of Intelligence
part of Lunchtime Talks
In this Lunchtime Talk, Martha King, Creative Co-Director of Knowle West Media Centre, will discuss the Forms of Intelligence Project, exploring forms of intelligence beyond that of humans.
Fri 22 Nov
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Sing The Body Electric Collection 1
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may be permitted to enter.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may be permitted to enter.part of Sing The Body Electric
Until Sun 24 Nov
With four artworks that explore tactile contact and gesture, this unique collection explores how our bodies engage with the people and environments that surround us.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Bird
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 28 Nov
A 12-year-old girl’s fractured home life is transformed when she encounters a mysterious stranger seeking out his own family in Andrea Arnold’s striking tale.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
Thu 28 Nov
The feature presentation contains sequences of flashing lights that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo-sensitivities.
Small Things Like These
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Until Thu 28 Nov
Oscar® Winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as devoted father Bill Furlong in this film based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Claire Keegan.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
This is a Relaxed Visit.
Our Relaxed Visits are designed to benefit our customers with additional needs (such as people living with dementia, autism, or other neurodivergent people and their personal assistants, friends and family) or anyone who wants to enjoy a film in a more relaxed, spacious environment. Everyone is welcome.
Tue 26 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
Thu 28 Nov
You can buy the original book that inspired the film by Claire Keegan from our friends at Bookhaus.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may be permitted to enter.
(Subtitled)
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may be permitted to enter.
Fri 22 - Sat 23 Nov
Set against 19th-century China’s breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, Oscar®-winning masterpiece from acclaimed director Ang Lee featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping.
No Other Land
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 28 Nov
Movingly captured by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, this award-winning film spotlights the gradual erasure of Palestinian activist Basel Adra’s community, as he forms an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist in an effort to document the ongoing occupation.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
Thu 28 Nov
The Wed 20 Nov 18:00 screening will be introduced by Bristol Doc Club who'll be holding a discussion group in the Café & Bar following the film.
Anora
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
(Partially Subtitled)
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 28 Nov
Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or at Cannes with this enthralling drama, featuring a star-making performance from Mikey Madison.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
This is a Masked and Socially Distanced Visit. Wearing a mask is mandatory throughout this screening unless you are exempt.
Wed 27 Nov
Thu 28 Nov
The feature presentation contains sequences of flashing lights that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo-sensitivities.
Point Break
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Until Thu 28 Nov
Point Break stars Keanu Reeves as FBI agent Johnny Utah, who goes undercover with a gang of surfers, led by Patrick Swayze’s Bodhi, who are suspects in a series of bank robberies.
Fri 22 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Tue 26 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
Thu 28 Nov
Preview: The Taste of Mango + Q&A
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Winner of the Best Documentary Audience Award at BFI London Film Festival 2023 and the Best Debut Director at the 2023 BIFAs, Chloe Abrahams’ debut feature documentary is an enveloping, hypnotic, urgently personal meditation on family, memory, identity, violence, and love.
Join us after the film for a Q&A in partnership with Reclaim the Frame (RtF) with director Chloe Abrahams, moderated by RtF's Head of Audience Engagement, Aashna Thakkar.
References to sexual violence, child sex abuse and domestic abuse.
Perfect Days
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
(Subtitled)
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Until Wed 27 Nov
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.
Sun 24 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
This is a Cinébabies screening for parents/carers with babies under 12 months – sorry but no baby no entry.
The Heroic Trio
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
(Subtitled)
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.part of Hong Kong Action Sundays
With this outrageously entertaining cult favourite, director Johnnie To and his lineup of legendary stars gave Hong Kong cinema something new: its own homegrown superhero cinematic universe.
Is Jazz x Make Shift Meet Up
Until Tue 28 Jan
Is Jazz is a space for 18-30(ish)-year-olds to share your own creative practice and explore other peoples' in a low-stakes, supportive, informal way.
Tuesday screenings are part of our Cinébites meal deal - get 30% off main dishes from our menu.
Supporters Evening 2024
Join us for a special evening for Watershed’s supporters, sponsored by TLT LLP. The event will showcase the impact of your support and introduce you to some of our new and exciting work.
Box Office Poison: Land of the Pharaohs
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Parental guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
To mark the publication of critic Tim Robey's new book Box Office Poison, we’re screening an infamous flop selected by Tim – Howard Hawks’ historical epic, Land of the Pharaohs.
Tim Robey will be in conversation before the screening, with copies of the book available to purchase at a signing afterwards.Hosted by Andrew Kelly from Bristol Ideas.
Polite Society
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for 12 years and over
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult.
A merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action in writer-director Nida Manzoor's feature debut.
The Thu 28 Nov 18:00 screening is followed by a Q&A with director Nida Manzoor, hosted by Hannah Marie Williams and Lowri Roberts from Frank Film Club.
A Night of Knowing Nothing
Suitable only for adults
This rating has yet to be announced.
(Partially Subtitled)
Suitable only for adults
This rating has yet to be announced.
This bold and distinctive feature debut from director Payal Kapadia explores the political climate of contemporary India.
Join us before the screening from 19:00 for an open discussion in the Café & Bar led by Desis Organise about the political context of Kapadia's debut film.
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