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Kethiwe uncovers the extraordinary life of her mother, Lauretta Ngcobo, a rural South African storyteller turned revolutionary feminist. Combining archival footage, dramatic reenactments and readings from Lauretta’s work, the documentary explores the personal cost of struggling for liberation and the transformative power of storytelling.

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Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Tue. 11 November 2025 — Wed. 31 December 2025

Showroom

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.

The Snowman + Live Score

Sat. 6 December 2025 — Sun. 7 December 2025

Showroom

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

SFF Opening Film: Sheffield on Film

Fri. 1 August 2025 — Sat. 2 August 2025

Showroom

Witness 90 years of the Steel City captured on film, reflecting the people, changing places and the unique identity of Sheffield. Opening Sheffield Film Festival.

Survivors: The Spectre of Threads + Q&A/Intro

Sat. 30 August 2025 — Sun. 31 August 2025

Showroom

The untold story of the film that traumatised a generation. The world premiere of a new documentary, screening with a Q&A with its directors to close Sheffield Film Festival.