A poet meets his girlfriend's family, spending a long day together fuelled by conversations on life. Acclaimed director Hong Sangsoo crafts a moving exploration of relationships, and the value of a life dedicated to art against material aspirations.

A rogue AI steals the online identity of Kenji, a moderator for a virtual world connected to everyday life. The threat of cyber apocalypse poses real consequences in acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda's (Belle) exciting tale of life in the digital age.

A brother and sister find themselves at the centre of a terrifying ritual at their new foster mother's secluded home. A twisted nightmare around grief from the directors of the exceptional Talk To Me, with a standout performance from Sally Hawkins.

A widowed mother's repetitive existence is interrupted in this chronicle of her breakdown over three days. Chantal Akerman's radical 1975 film records everyday life in extended time and mesmerising detail. Voted the Greatest Film of All Time in 2022.

A young girl on a remote island discovers a wounded baby ochi, an elusive forest creature. As she takes it home, she uncovers the mystery of animal communication in this warm-hearted fable. Filmed with puppets in mountain villages of Transylvania.

After moving to the countryside, a supernatural encounter begins to transform Tim and Millie's love, their lives – and their flesh. A body horror navigating co-dependent relationships. Starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie.

A stand-off between a mayor and a small-town sheriff sparks conflict, pitting neighbour against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico. A modern western with hard satire from Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.

Originally shot in 16mm, Reel Steel present one of horror cinema's most iconic titles in a special 16mm film screening.

Lonely 17-year-old Suzu enters a virtual world, where she becomes world famous singer Belle. She embarks on an adventure to become her true self, in this fantastical and beautiful animated film from Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda.

A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.