The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
The Big Picture uncovers the untold story of a state-of-the-art cinema quietly forgotten in the center of Bristol, a vibrant UK city known for its countercultural spirit. Once a cutting-edge IMAX theatre, the building was abandoned for over a decade—until a collective of cinephiles reclaimed it. Blending DIY ingenuity with punk ethos, they’ve transformed a forgotten relic into the beating heart of a grassroots cinema movement—reviving not just a building, but a shared vision of what cinema can be.
Ratings
IMDb8.8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur CautyDirector
Cast
- David TaylorSelf
- Timon SinghSelf
- Tessa WilliamsSelf
- Anthony NieldSelf
- Andy MacLeanSelf
- Tracey GuirySelf
- Marie BanksSelf
- Mark CosgroveSelf
- David SproxtonSelf
- Richard BraverySelf
- Chloe O’DellSelf
- Mark BouldSelf
Stills
Themes
communitycinema historybristol, englanddocumentary