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The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons

The Melt Goes On Forever is a portrait of conceptual artist David Hammons. Hammons's socially committed work is celebrated through interviews with outstanding artists, curators and critics, featuring evocative sounds from Marshall Allen, Idris Ackamoor and Shabaka Hutchings, as well as a reading by hip-hop forefather Umar Bin Hassan.

Directed by Harold Crooks and Judd Tully.

Please note: the screening on 28 June will be closed captioned.

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Tue. 19 May 2026 — Sun. 31 May 2026

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Wed. 21 January 2026 — Wed. 18 March 2026

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A course celebrating one of the most important and influential contemporary Spanish filmmakers. Showing how, despite his reputation for beautiful films and whimsical stories, Almodóvar also addresses Spain’s Civil War and dictatorship.

The Chronology of Water

Fri. 6 February 2026 — Mon. 2 March 2026

Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Following Lidia's life from her earliest experiences, through a shifting flow of memories. A portrait of survival, sexuality and resilience, with a magnetic Imogen Poots.

Sensoria

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.