This website uses cookies. Read more about our cookie/privacy policy.

Accept and Close

The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Anora

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, has her life take an unexpected turn when she gets her chance at a Cinderella story, after meeting and impulsively marrying Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch.

However, once the news reaches Russia and Vanya's parents catch wind of the union, her fairytale is threatened as they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase across New York.

From director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), and Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Anora is an audacious and electrifying dark comedy-drama with a captivating central performance from Mikey Madison (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Scream).

Back on screen following its win for best picture at the Oscars.

Book now: The Light / Showroom

You might also like...

Queer East - On the Road 2026

Tue. 3 November 2026 — Thu. 26 November 2026

Showroom

Founded in 2020 with the aim of elevating queer and Asian voices in the UK, Queer East has become one of the most important activities in the country’s cultural calendar.

Pan's Labyrinth

Sun. 1 November 2026 — Mon. 2 November 2026

The Light Sheffield

Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, director Guillermo del Toro depicts the horrors of war against a child's innocence and imagination. A beautiful and terrifying dark fairy tale, back in cinemas with a 20th anniversary 4K restoration.

Little Women

Sat. 19 December 2026 — Sun. 20 December 2026

Showroom

2019's refreshing adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel from writer-director Greta Gerwig, that's both faithful to its beautiful source material and strikingly original. Part of the Showroom's Christmas programme.

Film Unit

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!