The life of Yukio Mishima, Japan's most infamous author, is intertwined with adaptations of his novels in this creative biopic. With score by Philip Glass. Featuring a panel discussion exploring the use of music in the film, with Music in the Round.

Silver miner Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) takes his son on a mission to find their fortune in one of the greatest American epics of the 21st century. Tied in with Music in the Round's concert Ravel & Glass: Cinematic Quartets.

A preview of Richard Linklater’s love letter to the the 1960s French New Wave. Reimagining the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, capturing the youthful dynamism and creative chaos behind one of the world’s most beloved and influential movies.

A preview screening of a striking new sci-fi animation film. A 10-year-old boy accidentally crash lands in the future, where a young girl and her robot companion help him find a way to protect the planet.

Queer East showcases boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema from East and Southeast Asia and its diaspora communities.

The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’ dates back well before the internet made it commonplace. This series of talks and screenings in the Showroom's Film Studies programme will look at four films from the 1940s in this rich vein of murder melodramas.

A season celebrating the visual and emotional excess of melodrama in film – from the silent era to the present day.

Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.

Throughout 2025, Showroom Cinema is celebrating the life and work of one of the great film artists with In Dreams. A retrospective of the late David Lynch’s screen dreams and visual nightmares.

The most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

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.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

A journey through the life of a true icon. Discover her art, and uncover the story of her rebellious, passionate life. With new material from the curators of the groundbreaking Tate Modern exhibition Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon.

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.