Bradford Queer Film Festival is proud to present the seminal docudrama ‘A Bigger Splash’ in stunning high definition in its 50th anniversary year.
The film which follows David Hockney and his inner circle between 1971-73 serves as both an intimate portrait of one of Britain's most beloved artists and a universal story about the end of a relationship. Starring icons of the time such as Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark 'A Bigger Splash' is both an impressive record of its time and a personal document of Hockney's breakup with muse and partner Peter Schlesinger. The film also crucially documents the creation of one of Hockney's most famous works ‘Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)’.
This special screening will take place at Cartwright Hall, the home of Hockney and is a do not miss event for all lovers of film, Hockney or both!
Attendees will have private access to the Hockney gallery before the screening and the event will include an introduction to the artist's work at the time of filming and related collections at Cartwright Hall.
Tickets
Tickets are priced as low and unwaged, waged and solidarity. Please purchase the ticket that feels most aligned to your financial situation. Solidarity tickets support us to provide free spaces in addition.
If you are without funds and require a free ticket, please contact us at alice@castlesinthesky.info
Access
Cartwright Hall has step free access and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. The screening will take place inside one of the main galleries which is accessible via lift or stairs. The film is in English and will be shown with subtitles in English for hard of hearing.
This screening is generously supported by Pictureville, BFI and Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
