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

Love Lies Bleeding

Reclusive gym manager Lou falls for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream.

But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.

This 1980s-set crime thriller from writer/director Rose Glass – who astounded critics and audiences with her 2019 psychological-horror feature debut, Saint Maud – Love Lies Bleeding is an electric and audacious love story filled with sex and violence, starring Kristen Stewart.

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A view into a baffling modern world. Director Jacques Tati’s 1967 feature is one of the most ambitious films ever made – packed with slapstick and endless visual ingenuity, that both celebrates and satirises the urbanisation of modern life.

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Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.