An elderly inmate begins to share his story with the only sign of life in his cell: a flower – which, unexpectedly, talks back. He reflects on his past as a gangster and the meaning of life and love, in this tender anime exploring human conscience.
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.
Akira (1988)
Fri. 17 April 2026 — Thu. 23 April 2026
Neo-Tokyo, 2019. In the aftermath of World War III, two high school drop outs stumble upon a secret government plot to develop new weapons – telekinetic humans. Catch this groundbreaking animated cyberpunk classic in all its cinematic glory.
Culture Shock: Festival of Fantastic Film
Fri. 1 May 2026 — Sun. 3 May 2026
Showroom
A weekend-long celebration of weird, wild world cinema. Bringing together premieres and rare screenings of under-seen gems across sci-fi, fantasy, horror, action and more. From the organisers of Celluloid Screams.
Eraserhead (1977) - 16mm film screening
Sat. 23 May 2026
CADS, Arley Street, Sheffield, S2 4QP
Reel Steel present David Lynch's Eraserhead (1977), in 16mm.
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.