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In Kenya's Laikipia County, climate change and historical injustices heighten tensions between Indigenous pastoralists and white ranchers. Severe droughts exacerbate conflicts over dwindling grasslands, rooted in British colonialism. Filmmakers explore this complex crisis affecting livelihoods, land ownership, and conservation amidst climate change.
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15 June, 8:15pm, Showroom
16 June, 6:30pm, Curzon
The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks.
A short documentary on Romanian environmentalist Gabriel Păun's fight against IKEA. He exposes corporate crimes against some of Europe’s last surviving primary woodlands. Fearing his mission's success, the culprits orchestrate attempts on his life.
Converted from a 1930s art deco car showroom, the Showroom is one of the biggest independent cinemas in Europe – and we'd reckon one of the best. Between the screens and the bar, it's easy to while away whole days here.
Co-created with Indigenous collaborators across Greenland and Sápmi, this film shares the struggle to preserve language, land and identity against the backdrop of colonialism. Blending breathtaking infrared cinematography and a hypnotic score.
