20th Century Flicks, Bristol

The owner of an IT company has pretended for years that there is a far distant �ber-boss, enabling him to blame all the unpopular decisions on this fictional character while taking credit for all the popular ones. Now a prospective buyer wants to meet the big boss in person so the owner hires a failed, hammy actor, who proceeds to improvise all over the place to the consternation of all involved. A return to lighter themes for von Trier after �Dogville' and �Manderlay'. A Brechtian comedy for th find out more...

BRAZIL (1985)

Certification15 Our Rating

A work of genius. A sort of 1984 gone haywire about a humble clerk and his efforts to find the girl of his dreams. The backgrounds and the details are all superb in one of the most immaginative films ever released, although the studio that put up the money wanted a happier ending. A Must see! find out more...

BROTHERS (2004)

Certification15 Our Rating

Michael is a career soldier replete with loving wife and two young children, but while on a UN peacekeeping mission he is lost in action and swiftly presumed dead. Into the shattered world of Michael's family wanders Jannik, his brother and a man whose life is the quintessential opposite of Michael's ordered existence. At first together in their grief Michael's wife, Sarah and Jannik's relationship gradually progresses beyond platonic need, but their new born love is on the cusp of receiving a h find out more...

CARAMEL (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

Six women seek love marriage and companionship in this sweet-natured tale set round a beauty salon in Beirut. Beautiful young Nisrine is engaged to headstrong Bassam, but is worried about not being the virgin she's supposed to be. Divorced, middle-aged, part-time model Jamale fears the process of ageing. Quiet Rima seems more attracted by other girls, particularly Siham, a client who flirts with her. Thirtysomething Layale is having an affair with a married man, but has caught the eye of the goo find out more...

CRUMB (1995)

Certification18 Our Rating

Robert Crumb, a nerd from a totally dysfunctional family, became, thru' Fritz the Cat, Mr Natural and Keep on Truckin' et al, the leading subversive cartoonist of the '60s underground generation. Here, through interviews with him, family, friends and critics, you can put together a portrait of his personality and be introduced to his work. find out more...

DAGUERREOTYPES (1976)

CertificationE Our Rating

Portraits of the people that occupy the small shops of the Rue Daguerre, Paris, where the filmmaker lived.

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DARK DAYS (2000)

Certification18 Our Rating

An extraordinary documentary about the people who have made their home in the subways under New York city. Dark Days is a good deal more gripping, humorous and moving than many a fictional film, while also being a fascinating insight into a largely unknown section of society. find out more...

DEAR WHITE PEOPLE (2014)

Certification15 Our Rating

An ivy league college becomes an explosive battle ground for racial tensions that have been simmering away for decades after a horrendous Halloween party is thrown in poor taste by the affluent, over-entitled, racist white kids. Hilarious and right on the money, make time for it.

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DON'T MOVE (2004)

Certification15 Our Rating

Dr Timoteo's existence would appear to be a relatively idyllic one, but he is find out more...

DROWNING BY NUMBERS (2007)

Certification15 Our Rating

Three generations of women, all named Cissy Coalpitt, drown their husbands and then have to deal with a leacherous coroner whose silence is bought in return for sexual favours. A complex web of interlocking references to games, sex and mortality, famous last words, Samson and Delilah, Breughel, circumcision et al. A very black and bawdy comedy, highly recommended for lovers of the off-beat. find out more...