Lonely screenwriter Adam begins a relationship with his mysterious neighbour Harry. Visiting his childhood home, Adam makes a strange but beautiful discovery, in this examination of grief, love and how they impact us. In the Showroom's Best of 2024.
Film picks
Grab the popcorn and scroll down for details of our picks of the films on the big screen in Sheffield this month, compiled by Joe.
Poor Things
Sat. 21 December 2024 — Sun. 22 December 2024
Showroom
The fantastical tale of Bella, brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist and now running off on a whirlwind adventure. From Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite) with Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe. In the Showroom's Best of 2024 series.
Die Hard
Fri. 13 December 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024
It's that time of year again... where friends, families and strangers on the internet argue over whether Die Hard is a Christmas film. Seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of a tradition as Christmas itself.
The Zone Of Interest
Sun. 29 December 2024 — Mon. 30 December 2024
Showroom
Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife family strive to build a dream life next to the camp. Jonathon Glazer's disturbing film examines the ordinary existence of people complicit in unforgivable crimes. In the Showroom's Best of 2024 series.
Perfect Days
Thu. 26 December 2024 — Tue. 31 December 2024
Showroom
Tokyo cleaner Hirayama lives alone, never deviating from routine. He cherishes cassettes, books and photographing trees – until unexpected things happen in Wim Wenders' moving reflection on the beauty of the everyday. Part of Showroom's Best of 2024.
Net picks
We know December can be a tricky time of year around what can be expected for Christmas. So we've assembled some free online viewing options that don't come with the cost of a trip out to the cinema, or the pressure of company.
Queer
Fri. 13 December 2024 — Tue. 7 January 2025
1950, Mexico City. An American ex-pat leads a solitary life, until a new arrival gives new value to intimate relationships. A lush adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) with a mesmerising Daniel Craig.
Sensoria
Thu. 2 October 2025
Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.