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Lhakpa Sherpa, the first Nepalese woman to summit Everest, leaves her life as a single mother in America to climb the mountain again. Lucy Walker's film captures her thrilling adventure and abusive marriage, challenging gender imbalances in mountaineering.
Book now:
15 June, 6:15pm, Showroom
16 June, 8:45pm, The Light
Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Lucy Walker and protagonist Lhakpa Sherpa.
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!
A night of cult classic skate films celebrating the Sheffield skate scene at the turn of the century, programmed by Slugger Skate Store.
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Come back closer to the time for details of Celluloid Screams 2026.
An all-encompassing retrospective to celebrate the legendary auteur film director Andrzej Wajda, 100 years after his birth.
