A powerful documentary delving into the experiences of the Somali community in Tower Hamlets. Plus two short films exploring the legacy of Somali women in Sheffield and a Q&A with the directors Asma Kabadeh and Hamda Ali.
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.
The Devils
Fri. 30 October 2026 — Thu. 12 November 2026
Showroom
In 17th-century France, a charismatic priest defies a Cardinal's consolidation of power. A prescient vision of obsession and corruption, censored for over half a century, director Ken Russell's landmark film returns in a 55th anniversary restoration.
Godzilla Minus Zero
Thu. 5 November 2026 — Thu. 12 November 2026
Two years after a giant monster emerged from the power of the atomic bomb in 1949, a new threat strikes Japan. The follow-up to the fantastic Godzilla Minus One, with the return of director Takashi Yamazaki, is a must to see on the big screen.
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
Fri. 20 November 2026
Showroom
When his wife dies, a religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood sets out on a desperate journey to protect his children. A gripping, inventive tale on religion and morality with a standout performance from Mahershala Ali.
All of a Sudden
Sun. 22 November 2026
Showroom
Marie-Lou runs a nursing home outside Paris. She meets Mari, a Japanese playwright who is terminally ill. From Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (director of the phenomenal Drive My Car), this transformative film explores connection and a radical idea of care.
La Bola Negra
Fri. 6 November 2026 — Mon. 23 November 2026
The story of three men, whose lives are intimately connected across three different eras – 1932, 1937 and 2017. A sweeping historical exploration of identity and human connection, and the perseverance of queer identity throughout history.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fri. 27 November 2026
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
A brilliantly imaginative, dark fantasy stop-motion animated musical. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and attempts to bring Christmas under his control.
You Can See Everything
Fri. 20 November 2026 — Sat. 28 November 2026
Notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a film crew to document her 34 days before she’s sent to prison. What begins as an intimate portrait becomes a mind-bending unraveling of certainty. One of 2026's most unforgettable films.
Little Women
Sat. 19 December 2026 — Sun. 20 December 2026
Showroom
2019's refreshing adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel from writer-director Greta Gerwig, that's both faithful to its beautiful source material and strikingly original. Part of the Showroom's Christmas programme.
Eyes Wide Shut
Mon. 21 December 2026
Showroom
Delivered just days before his passing, Stanley Kubrick's mesmerising tale is the ultimate alternative festive film. It returns to the big screen for the Showroom's Christmas 2026 season.
Tokyo Godfathers
Wed. 23 December 2026
Showroom
Three homeless people – a former bicycle racer, a trans woman who used to work as a drag queen, and a runaway young girl – live together in Tokyo. On Christmas Eve, they find a baby in a rubbish dump and care for her as they track down her family.
Sensoria
Thu. 21 October 2027 — Sun. 24 October 2027
Sheffield's festival of film and music. Come back soon for details of the 2027 programme.