
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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Gavin Skinner
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Mark Fuller
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Andrew Kelly
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Natalie Moore
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Charlotte Crofts
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Adam Murray
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Emmeline Rodman
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Steph Read
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Faisal Rahman
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Andy Hillberg
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Sarah Williams
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