SILENT MOVIE (RELAXED SCREENING)
SILENT MOVIE (RELAXED SCREENING)
Laugh-out-loud sight gags, sharp satirical digs at the business side of Hollywood and some of cinema’s best known stars feature throughout this fine satire – charting the attempts by Mel Brooks and the lost-too-young Marty Feldman to make a silent film.
True to its title, the movie is completely silent—save for one unforgettable word delivered by the unlikeliest guest star.
This will be a relaxed screening Event
Relaxed screenings
Relaxed screenings are cinema showings that are designed to be more accessible and welcoming for people with additional needs, or those who prefer a more informal setting. Some common features of relaxed screenings include:
- Lighting: The lights are kept on a little lower
- Sound: The sound is kept at a lower volume
- No trailers: There are no trailers or adverts before the film
- Movement: Audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and make noise
- Capacity: The cinema capacity is reduced to allow more space between audience members
- Doors: The cinema doors open early
- Start time: The film starts promptly at the advertised time
Relaxed screenings are intended to help people with autism, dementia, or other neurodiverse conditions. Some say that loudness and sensitivity to sound can impact the cinematic experience for neurodivergent audiences.
Watershed in Bristol is known for its innovative approach to relaxed screenings, which are a regular part of their film schedule.