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One of the greatest filmmakers of all time finally made it to Sheffield for Doc/Fest 2019.
The man who ate his own shoe after losing a bet to Errol Morris, the man who was shot whilst being interviewed by Mark Kermode, the man who has made countless features and documentaries exploring man’s eternal struggle against nature. If you missed the chance to hear that unmistakable voice in person, you can now enjoy it in the video below.
Katwe paints the portrait of a salt-mining community in Uganda. Director Nima Shirali follows the transformation of the salt lake in the collective imagination through the eyes of an enthusiastic teacher, a jaded caretaker and a sharp-witted mother.
QTIBPOC Cinema Club, based at Gut Level, invite everyone to join them for an afternoon screening of Lingua Franca, the story of Olivia, a trans woman with undocumented immigration status living in Brooklyn. Followed by a shared meal and discussion.
Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!
Director Asma Kabadeh and cinematographer Darshan Gajjar tell the story of Halima, the first Somali woman in Sheffield, through the eyes of Najma, a researcher who moved here from Somalia aged 11. Najma attempts to fill in the gaps in Halima’s story.