The Big Picture

Built for the millennium. Deserted for a decade. Revived by the people.

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.

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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Chloe O’Dell

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Mark Bould

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