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"Bad boy. Bubby. What a naughty boy."On Wednesday 3rd September, Be Kind Rewind Bristol returns to the basement of The Ill Repute with one of the most unclassifiable and unforgettable cult films of the 1990s: Bad Boy Bubby (1993).
👉 Please note: this screening takes place on a Wednesday, not our usual Thursday slot!
Banned, celebrated, condemned, and revered — Bad Boy Bubby is a film that pushes the limits of cinema. Directed by Rolf de Heer and starring Nicholas Hope in a truly fearless performance, it tells the story of a man-child who’s been locked away in a single room by his abusive mother for 35 years, with only a cat and a warped view of the outside world to keep him company. One day, he leaves.
What follows is a wild, often uncomfortable, often darkly funny journey through society as Bubby encounters religion, science, cruelty, kindness, music, and madness — all with the wide-eyed confusion of someone experiencing the world for the very first time.
Shot using 32 different cinematographers to reflect Bubby’s shifting perception of reality, this film is both a confronting piece of social commentary and a strange sort of liberation story. It’s not an easy watch — and definitely not one for the faint of heart — but it’s brilliant, bleakly beautiful, and completely unlike anything else.
🕖 Doors at 7pm / Film at 8pm sharp
🎟️ Free entry – no tickets, first come first served
💺 No admission once all seats are taken
📍 Downstairs at The Ill Repute, Old Market, Bristol
⚠️ Trigger warning: Contains scenes of abuse and disturbing content. Viewer discretion advised.
If you’ve seen it, you’ll know. If you haven’t — this is your chance.
One night only. One room. One Bubby.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Ill Repute , BS2 0DF Bristol, United Kingdom, 16 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF, United Kingdom
