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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Film picks

Grab the popcorn and scroll down for details of our picks of the films on the big screen in Sheffield this month, compiled by Joe.

Robot Dreams

Sat. 14 February 2026

Showroom

Tired of being alone, Dog builds himself a robot companion. Their friendship blossoms and they become inseparable in 1980s New York. A gorgeous, emotionally engaging animation about friendship, based on the graphic novel by Sara Varon.

Lesbian Space Princess

Sat. 14 February 2026

Showroom

Princess Saira, daughter to the flamboyant lesbian Queens of Planet Clitopolis, has 24 hours to save her bounty hunter ex Kiki. She finds herself on an "inter-gay-lactic" journey in this proudly queer coming-of-age story with a wild sense of humour.

QTIBPOC Cinema Club

Tue. 17 February 2026

Gut Level

A monthly meet up at Gut Level for those who identify as QTIBPOC (Queer Trans Intersex Black and People of Colour). With a film that disrupts colonial and straight narratives, or uplifts QTIBPOC stories. Plus bring-and-share food and space to chat.

The Secret Agent

Mon. 16 February 2026 — Fri. 20 February 2026

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.

Little Amelie

Fri. 13 February 2026 — Sat. 21 February 2026

Showroom

An adaptation of Amélie Nothomb's autobiographical novel The Character of Rain, in an original animated style. A young girl discovers the wonders of nature and the emotion beneath the surface of her family's life as foreigners in post-war Japan.

Sirat

Fri. 27 February 2026

Showroom

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.

The Chronology of Water

Fri. 6 February 2026 — Mon. 2 March 2026

Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Following Lidia's life from her earliest experiences, through a shifting flow of memories. A portrait of survival, sexuality and resilience, with a magnetic Imogen Poots.

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival

Fri. 20 March 2026 — Sun. 22 March 2026

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. With some of the best new adventure films from around the world plus a spotlight on locally-made films. Come back soon for details of ShAFF 2026.

Sheffield DocFest

Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026

Showroom

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.

Sensoria

Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026

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.

Celluloid Screams

Showroom

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.