College Green in Bristol will be transformed into a pedal-powered outdoor cinema next weekend, as the highly anticipated Bristol Cycle Cinema arrives on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July!
The unique event is part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover, a programme of nine free film events presented by Bristol UNESCO City of Film and partners across the city centre between June and September 2023, celebrating unique aspects of Bristol’s culture and identity through a range of different screen experiences.
Bristol Cycle Cinema is delivered by Compass Presents with Cinema Rediscovered, a Watershed project. It will feature back-to-back family-friendly screenings of indie films and cult cinema classics, as well as the chance to hop on one of 40 static bikes generating electricity that will help power the event.
The event is free but ticketed, with audiences advised to secure their free ticket in advance by visiting: https://compasspresents.com/bristol-cycle-cinema
Full schedule
Saturday 22nd July
12.30pm: Whale Rider (PG)
2.30pm: The Addams Family (PG)
4.30pm: Up (U)
6.30pm: E.T. (U)
Sunday 23rd July
12.30pm: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (PG)
3.00pm: Singin’ In the Rain (U)
5.20pm: Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
7.00pm: The Truman Show (PG)
“We’re delighted to present Bristol Cycle Cinema as part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover – it promises to be a great family day out and a one-of-a-kind experience that reflects Bristol’s commitment to both film and sustainability,” said Natalie Moore, Bristol UNESCO City of Film Manager.
“Bring your picnic blankets, your comfortable seating and your popcorn, sit back and soak up the summer magic of outdoor cinema – or If you’re feeling more energetic, get pedalling!”
As well as being powered in part by the Bristol public, 50% of the scheduled films have been programmed by Bristol citizens who participated in cinema curation workshops conducted by Compass Presents.
“We wanted to create an event that not only celebrates cinema but also empowers our community to actively participate in the programming process,” said Compass Presents’ Director Tara Sachdeva. “Through our cinema curation workshops, Bristol citizens had the opportunity to learn about the art of film selection and contribute their perspectives.
“As a result, 50% of the films showcased at Bristol Cycle Cinema are programmed by the very citizens who attended these workshops. It’s about giving our community a voice and creating an inclusive cinematic experience.”
The penultimate screening in the pedal-powered lineup, Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox, is presented in partnership with Cinema Rediscovered, the UK’s leading festival of classic films, a Watershed project. It’s the perfect prelude to the 7th edition of the renowned festival which takes place in and around Bristol from 26-30 July, showcasing brand new digital restorations, rediscoveries and film on film rarities combined with talks, film and music events, workshops, cinema walks and more.
Bristol Cycle Cinema is part of Bristol UNESCO City of Film Summer Film Takeover, which is being delivered as one of the activities under the City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority’s Love our High Streets project.
View all the events in Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover at www.bristolcityoffilm.co.uk/summerfilmtakeover
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