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Cinemas, Pervasive Media Studio, Undershed and all-round Bristol icon.

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Sorry, Baby Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend on the brink of a major milestone visits, Agnes starts to realise just how stuck she's been,...

Sorry, Baby opens Fri 22 Aug. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1347...

08.08.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't apologise! Book your ticket to Sorry, Baby today!

08.08.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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2000 Meters to Andriivka A Ukrainian platoon's mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. A journalist accompanies them, witnessing the ravages of war and the gro...

You can catch the film here from Fri 15 Aug. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1351...

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2000 Meters to Andriivka review – war in Ukraine as an eerie, pin-sharp waking nightmare In his heartwrenching followup to 20 Days in Mariupol, photojournalist Mstyslav Chernov is embedded with the 3rd Assault Brigade during a gruelling counteroffensive

A 5-star review for 2000 Meters to Andriivaka from Peter Bradshaw! www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ju...

06.08.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Forget cold robots: these are soft and cuddly With the exhibitionΒ β€œThe Hothouse Laboratory”,Β Air Giants overturns the imagery of robotics: soft, interactive creatures that react to contact.

Thank you so much domus for your coverage of The Hothouse Laboratory in Undershed! β™₯️ www.domusweb.it/en/design/20...

06.08.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hothouse Laboratory An explosion of movement, air, light, sound and colour – The Hothouse Laboratory lands in Undershed.

Get your tickets to The Hothouse Laboratory on our website. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1348...

05.08.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're getting Undershed ready and huggable for you ahead of our latest exhibition! πŸ’š

05.08.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A cinema screen showing the intro card for the film Funny Games. A creepy guy in whites in on the right hand side.

A cinema screen showing the intro card for the film Funny Games. A creepy guy in whites in on the right hand side.

I’ve a rare Sunday of work so I’m using it to see my first Michael Haneke film (in 35mm!) thanks to @wshed.bsky.social

I’m ready to discover just what it is that Haneke considers a funny game.

03.08.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Cinema Rediscovered on tour, UK and Ireland 2025 Cinema RediscoveredΒ launches a UK and Ireland tour of highlights celebrating the return of the big screen experience.

Cinemas! Festivals! Community cinemas…

You can now book some of the amazing new restorations & rediscoveries presented at @wshed.bsky.social β€˜s Cinema Rediscovered at reasonable rates + there is support available towards local marketing/events.

Get in touch: www.watershed.co.uk/cinema-redis...

04.08.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film Hub South West | BFI Network New Voices 2025 Deadline: 10 am on Tuesday 26th August 2025

BFI NETWORK South West is excited to launch the fourth iteration of New Voices, a talent development scheme aimed at underrepresented writer-directors in our region.
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/oppo...

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The Hothouse Laboratory An explosion of movement, air, light, sound and colour – The Hothouse Laboratory lands in Undershed.

Head to our website to book your tickets. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1348...

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πŸͺ΄ Β£12 Pay It Forward
- Help make this exhibition more accessible for others
(PS: You can also add a donation to us when booking your ticket.)

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🌳 £8
- I consistently meet all basic needs
- I have expendable income

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🌡 £4
- I meet most basic needs
- I’m employed
- I have limited expendable income

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🌴 £2
- I often stress about meeting basic needs
- I’m underemployed or rely on assistance
- I have little to no extra income

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We want everyone to enjoy our new exhibition in Undershed with Air Giants, which is why we're introducing pay what you can ticket pricing...

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Sir Stephen Frears and Gordon Warnecke in conversation on stage

Sir Stephen Frears and Gordon Warnecke in conversation on stage

Behind the scenes of Stephen Frears and Gordon Warnecke pre recorded intro

Behind the scenes of Stephen Frears and Gordon Warnecke pre recorded intro

Throwback to last week’s UK Premiere 40th Anniversary restoration of My Beautiful Laundrette w/ dir. Sir Stephen Frears and actor Gordon Warnecke joined us at @wshed.bsky.social as part of Cinema Rediscovered!

My Beautiful Laundrette returns to cinemas across the UK and Ireland TODAY (1 Aug).

01.08.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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We All Play Synth Summer EMOM Special 2025 at Watershed We All Play Synth β„’ is excited to be back for a Summer EMOM Special at the wonderful Watershed in Bristol! We'll be occupying the wonderful bar area, with live visuals and an intimate stage, allowing...

We All Play Synth β„’ are back at Watershed for a Summer EMOM Special!
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/wat...

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Darn It! Clothes Mending Workshop Gather your well-loved clothes - the ones you had worn so much that they’ve now seen better days - and bring them to the CafΓ© & Bar for a free all-day drop-in mending workshop.

Come and drop into the CafΓ© & Bar tomorrow with your well-loved clothes to give them a refresh at our Clothes Mending Workshop. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1348...

29.07.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A great event yesterday @wshed.bsky.social during @cineredis.bsky.social with Henry K Miller and @bryonyd.bsky.social marking 100 Years of the Film Society.

More #SilentFilm adventures today with Anna May Wong and @silentlondon.bsky.social. More info: www.watershed.co.uk/cinema-redis...

27.07.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three images - top 2 females speaker and BSL interpreter standing along Rediscovered Cinema screening. Bottom left, male interpreter with the screening of 2 older men being interviewed. The crossed window is behind at the back. Bottom right, old cinema projection with two big reels.

Three images - top 2 females speaker and BSL interpreter standing along Rediscovered Cinema screening. Bottom left, male interpreter with the screening of 2 older men being interviewed. The crossed window is behind at the back. Bottom right, old cinema projection with two big reels.

Six (should be seven) mixed deaf and hearing filmgoers holding bottle of air bubbles with Nathon (yellow t-shirt) on the right.

Six (should be seven) mixed deaf and hearing filmgoers holding bottle of air bubbles with Nathon (yellow t-shirt) on the right.

Lovely night #DCAC after watching #MyBeautifulLaundrette marking 40th anniversary @Wshed.bsky.social with controversial themes in British values in the 80s era and fantastic camera work. With @hardiewrites.bsky.social explaining valid points after listening the veteran film director’s remarks!!

27.07.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Samuel Fuller’s #FilmNoir House of Bamboo (1955) in its glory during @cineredis.bsky.social at @wshed.bsky.social!

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Last minute #CineRedis25 recs for the weekend!

🎞️Take a tour around Curzon Clevedon on Sun 27 July from 12:00 for The Gold Diggers

πŸ¦‡Shout out to Stephanie Rothman's The Velvet Vampire tonight at @wshed.bsky.social 21:10

βš”οΈStart Saturday with The Fall of Otrar at 10:00

🎫 via link in bio πŸ”—

25.07.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Gold Diggers + Tour & Intro The ground-breaking first feature from the director of Orlando and The Tango Lesson, The Gold Diggers is a key film of early '80s feminist cinema.

Stretch your legs and come to our @cineredis.bsky.social screening of The Gold Diggers at Curzon Clevedon. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1345...

25.07.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜It was a buddy movie – and then they kissed’: Stephen Frears and Hanif Kureishi on My Beautiful Laundrette at 40 We meet the director and writer of the classic gay romance for tea, cake and bubbles to talk about the movie that changed cinema – and the lives of everyone involved

Take a read of this interview with My Beautiful Laundrette's director Stephen Frears and writer Hanif Kureishi ahead of our Q&A screening tonight at 18:30 as part of @cineredis.bsky.social! www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ju...

25.07.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Front Row - Mark Gatiss on Bookish - BBC Sounds Mark Gatiss on new detective series Bookish, cuts to NPR, Inter Alia play and 80s film.

Delve into Absolute Beginners - screening as part of @cineredis.bsky.social - in this interview for BBC Front Row with director Julien Temple and producer Stephen Woolley (listen from 27:50). www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Cinema Rediscovered Film Quiz It’s time to prove your film knowledge at this year's Cinema Rediscovered Film Quiz β€” a night where deep-cut movie knowledge meets friendly competition.

Book your table for Sunday as soon as you can! www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1332...

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Are you quizzing with us?

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The Gold Diggers + Short: The London Story Made with an all female crew, Sally Potter’s (Orlando, The Tango Lesson) ground-breaking first feature is a key film of early β€˜80s feminist cinema.

I'll be in Bristol for @cineredis.bsky.social this weekend!

Intro'ing 2 x magical Marxist feminist musical THE GOLD DIGGERS. Fill ur eyes w Julie Christie 🀩

Sat 26 July, 11 am, @wshed.bsky.social
Sun 27 July, 1 pm, Curzon Clevedon (come at 12 for cinema tour!)

www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1336...

24.07.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A hand holding the REMIX 2025 programme notes at the Symposium held in Watershed

A hand holding the REMIX 2025 programme notes at the Symposium held in Watershed

Great to have collaborated with Screen Research at @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social to have a One-Day Symposium on Race, Representation and Archival Practice at @wshed.bsky.social

22.07.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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