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Wed 24 Sep 2025

19:00

Encounters Film Festival: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

With Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry

Beacon Hall

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A image from the film Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless mind. Two people lay on ice. They're both in warm winter clothes. One has bright blue hair and a bright yellow jacket. The other wears a plainer coat, scarf and hat.

Join Encounters Film Festival for a truly special opening night as we celebrate 30 years of bold storytelling with two of cinema’s most visionary artists.

Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman – the creative minds behind groundbreaking films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, and The Science of Sleep – reunite on stage for an intimate conversation with Anna Higgs about their extraordinary careers, creative process, and the experimental spirit that has inspired generations of filmmakers.

Following the on-stage discussion, they’ll present a special screening of their beloved masterpiece Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on the big screen.

This landmark evening kicks off encounters Film Festival’s 30th edition, celebrating three decades of championing emerging talent and fearless artistic vision in film and animation.

Find out more about Encounters Film Festival. 

Presented by Encounters Film Festival

Format: Reserved seating

Age: 15+

 

Performance times

Doors: 18.30
Start: 19.00

All timings are approximate and subject to change

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Last and First Men by Neon Dance

As part of Encounters Film Festival, we will also be hosting: Last and First Men by Neon Dance – a one-of-a-kind live event fusing music, film and dance in it’s UK premiere. This is the only chance to experience this extraordinary performance with live music in the UK.

 

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About Beacon Hall

Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon

The venue

Beacon Hall

at Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

  Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.

  Bristol Clean Air Zone

Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.

  Bus

Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.

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Access

Mobility

Spaces for wheelchair users are in:

  • row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
  • row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
  • row Z on the right only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.

Hearing Facility

A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)

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