Bristol Film Festival: Bait at Averys Wine Merchants

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The organizers of the Screening Room Series announced the return of their highly anticipated event for 2024, promising a lineup of captivating films carefully curated by the Festival team. These matinee screenings aim to spotlight a diverse array of cinema, ranging from genre highlights to foreign masterpieces, from underrated classics to indie treasures.

Each screening promises not only the chance to enjoy great cinema but also includes an arrival drink to set the mood. Additionally, attendees can look forward to an insightful introduction that delves into the context and significance of the selected film, as well as the thought process behind its inclusion in the program.

Kicking off the series in June is the acclaimed BAFTA-winning drama, "Bait," directed by Mark Jenkin. The film explores the tensions simmering between locals and tourists, or 'ex-pats,' in a serene Cornish coastal village. Shot using vintage, hand-cranked cameras and 16mm film, "Bait" offers a surreal, sinister, and scathingly insightful look at its subject matter, peppered with moments of wry humor. For those yet to experience this truly original and captivating piece of modern British cinema, the organizers insist that it's an opportunity not to be missed.