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

The Phoenician Scheme

This is the story of a family, and a family business.

Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe, has survived his 6th recorded plane crash.

Zsa-zsa appoints his only daughter, Liesl, a nun, the sole heir to the Korda estate.

But with various groups set on disrupting the Korda's Phoenicia enterprise, surviving assassination attempts soon become the most pressing matter.

For long-time Wes Anderson fans (from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, through to The Grand Budapest Hotel), his familiar signature style will be a return to immaculately arranged form - visually arresting, and charming throughout.

Featuring a typically all-star cast, including; Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Bryan Cranston, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright and Scarlett Johansson.

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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!

Princess Mononoke

Fri. 17 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025

Warrior Ashitaka finds himself caught in the middle of a bitter conflict between humans and the forest in Studio Ghibli's most epic story to date. It features some of the studio's most iconic characters, now re-released in a brand new 4K restoration.

French Film Festival: Arco

Mon. 17 November 2025

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A preview screening of a striking new sci-fi animation film. A 10-year-old boy accidentally crash lands in the future, where a young girl and her robot companion help him find a way to protect the planet.

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Tue. 11 November 2025 — Wed. 31 December 2025

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The most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance.