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

It's a Wonderful Life

It might be hard to believe, but It’s a Wonderful Life has officially been dazzling us for 77 Christmases. Released in 1946, this black and white iconic film is the heart-warming treat you need on a chilly December night. Rather un-festively, the film opens with a Christmas eve suicide attempt as George Bailey (James Stewart) decides to sack it all in. He is rescued by an unsuspecting, elderly angel Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers) who shows him what Bedford Falls would look like had he not existed. It slowly dawns on George that his life has not been without purpose and the film ends on a much jollier note.

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Showroom / The Light

The Light is also screening the film with mulled wine and mince pies on Christmas Eve.

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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!

The Devils

Fri. 30 October 2026 — Thu. 12 November 2026

Showroom

In 17th-century France, a charismatic priest defies a Cardinal's consolidation of power. A prescient vision of obsession and corruption, censored for over half a century, director Ken Russell's landmark film returns in a 55th anniversary restoration.

Cat Video Fest

Fri. 18 December 2026 — Sun. 20 December 2026

Showroom

A feature-length theatrical compilation created each year from standout cat videos sourced from public submissions and the wider internet.

You Can See Everything

Fri. 20 November 2026 — Sat. 28 November 2026

Notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a film crew to document her 34 days before she’s sent to prison. What begins as an intimate portrait becomes a mind-bending unraveling of certainty. One of 2026's most unforgettable films.