Screening
Cinema Rediscovered | Who was William Friese-Greene?
1 Aug 2021
Regular hours
- Sun, 01 Aug
- 14:00 – 16:00
Cost of entry
£5 - £8.50
Address
- 16 Narrow Quay
- Bristol, BS1 4QA
- Bristol
England - BS1 4QA
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Most city centre bus services stop within walking distance of Arnolfini. The nearest stops are at The Centre and Queen Square.
- Arnolfini is a 15 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station. A taxi rank can be found outside the station.
Event map
As we mark the centenary of his death, it’s time to reassess the place of William Friese-Greene – Bristol-born photographer, inventor and pioneer of cinematography – in cinema history.
About
As we mark the centenary of his death, it’s time to reassess the place of William Friese-Greene – Bristol-born photographer, inventor and father of film – in cinematic history. This film will explore a different Friese-Greene, someone deserving of more credit. From his support of female photographers to his willingness to collaborate on projects, 'Who was William Friese-Greene?' is a must see insightful discussion on the history of film.
