The Royal Tenenbaums at Averys Wine Merchants

Doors open 18:45 | Film starts 19:00

Bristol Film Festival’s vintage screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings, all in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts.

🎬 About The Film

2001 | 15 | 109 mins

Royal Tenenbaum tells his three exceptionally gifted teenage children that he and their mother are separating, and he is leaving them behind. Over two decades later, the Tenenbaum children have passed their primes and grown apart - but when their father suddenly re-enters their lives claiming to have a terminal illness, a strained reunion of sorts occurs…

Contains bloody injury detail, infrequent strong language, moderate sex references, drug references

📍The Location

Averys began in 1793 and over the years, the family has built its reputation as one of the UK’s most pioneering wine merchants. Their historic wine cellar can be found beneath their shop on Culver Street, and is an atmospheric and intimate setting for our both our Screening Room and our popular Vintage Screenings series.

⭐ Exciting Extras

Pre-screening Tasting: Enjoy a brief introduction to wine tasting, sampling a white and a red as you’re talked through the key steps to understanding the aromas, flavours and characteristics of wine.

Deli box: A delicious deli box from local supplier Native Vine. Enjoy 3 cheeses, along with an artisan chutney and crackers; the perfect accompaniment to your wine tasting.