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

Ithaka follows the battle against the British establishment to save WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Assange faces a 175-year prison sentence in the US for unlawfully obtaining and disclosing classified documents related to the national defence such as the 2010 video of the US military intentionally killing twelve civilians in Baghdad, Iraq.

Directed by Ben Lawrence.

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Sheffield DocFest

Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026

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The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.

Slugs & Slug Life Film Screening

Fri. 12 December 2025

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A double bill of short film Slug Life (2018) followed by horror feature Slugs (1988).

French Film Festival – Nouvelle Vague

Mon. 10 November 2025

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A preview of Richard Linklater’s love letter to the the 1960s French New Wave. Reimagining the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, capturing the youthful dynamism and creative chaos behind one of the world’s most beloved and influential movies.