The Big Picture
Built for the Millennium, Deserted for a Decade. Revived by the People.
Overview
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.
Director
Arthur Cauty
Top Cast
David Taylor
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Timon Singh
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Tessa Williams
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Anthony Nield
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Andy MacLean
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Tracey Guiry
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Marie Banks
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Mark Cosgrove
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David Sproxton
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Richard Bravery
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