Bristol Radical Film Festival 2017

The Bristol Radical Film Festival returns this October for its sixth year celebrating political, activist and experimental filmmaking. This year’s programme combines urgent contemporary political subjects with an eclectic mix of archive gems, including a double bill on the 100-year anniversary of the Russian Revolution, and a Hollywood venture into left-wing politics by actor and activist Tim Robbins (Cradle Will Rock). As ever we’re showcasing the winners of our international short film competition, and this year we’ve added a second shorts programme of ‘films from the frontline’ of today’s political and social campaigns.

Set against our first ever Hollywood offering is the aesthetically radical Rat Film, an exploration of racism and housing policy in Baltimore; Brexitannia, the first feature documentary to be released about Brexit; and a powerful exploration of the lives of women graffiti-writers in Girl Power.

Many of the screenings feature Q&A and panel discussions around with themes and issues raised.

Bristol Radical Film Festival was set-up in 2011 to provide a platform for politically-engaged, aesthetically innovative cinema, and is now part of The Radical Film Network, an international network of similar organisations involved in progressive, alternative film culture.

Festival Pass cost £30, whilst individual screenings are £6/4. See our what's on page for more info.