Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their son. From Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the story that inspired the creation of Hamlet. With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Brazil, 1977. Tech expert Marcelo is on the run from mercenary killers in the hope of reuniting with his son and escaping the country. A gripping political thriller set against a backdrop of political turmoil and the resistant spirit of 70s Brazil.

Waking in a mysterious afterlife after failing to avenge her father's death, a sword-wielding princess is shown the possibility of a future free from the cycle of hatred. A time-bending animated adventure from director Mamoru Hosoda (Belle).

In the future, humanity has surrendered its ability to dream, in exchange for immortality. Unfolding through a series of film genres, this work of staggering imagination from Bi Gan (Long Day's Journey Into Night) explores our most human desires.

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. Our highlights for ShAFF 2026 include films on an Afghan ski community and a pioneering rock climbing couple. Plus a kit-repurposing workshop, breathwork, abseiling and a city-centre sauna.

A father and his young son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco, searching for daughter/sister Mar. An unconventional, tense and gripping experience in sight and sound, where the journey is more important than the destination.

Crafted over seven years, James Bidgood's 1971 underground masterpiece is a kaleidoscopic fever dream of queer desire and sexual awakening. A meditation on beauty, desire and self-reflection that is a landmark of both experimental and queer cinema.

The friendship between two children from different eras delivers hope for our future, with a warning about our failure to preserve our environment. An enchanting animated time-travelling adventure from director and comic artist Ugo Bienvenu.

Reel Steel present the prescient Born in Flames (1983), in its original 16mm format.

The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Come back closer to the time for details of Celluloid Screams 2026.