Bristol Film Festival: Brassed Off at Averys Wine Merchants

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The Screening Room Series returns for 2024, promising a curated selection of films that showcase the diverse tastes of the Festival team. From genre highlights to foreign gems, underrated classics to indie treasures, each screening is a celebration of cinema that deserves wider recognition.

Attendees can expect more than just a movie night; each session begins with an arrival drink and an introductory talk that delves into the context and significance of the chosen film, shedding light on why it was selected for the program.

For April's Screening Room selection, audiences are treated to Mark Herman's poignant comedy-drama "Brassed Off." Led by the incomparable Pete Postlethwaite, the film follows the journey of the Grimley Colliery Band as they navigate their way through personal and collective struggles against the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding their local mine.

Set against the backdrop of the miners' strikes, with echoes of the real-life closure of Grimethorpe Colliery, the film remains a timeless portrayal of resilience, community, and the power of music. Despite the passing of 40 years since the strikes and over three decades since the closure of Grimethorpe Colliery, "Brassed Off" retains its emotional depth, serving as an underrated gem of modern British cinema that continues to captivate audiences with its pathos and charm.