Among the cinematic highlights of early 2025, HOME have lined up the perfect January film season with Sirkian Sundays. What better way to confront the January blues than with a series of classic Hollywood melodramas from master director Douglas Sirk?

On a spookier note in Leeds, Elusive Jazz have put together a screening of F.W. Murnau’s original Nosferatu with a live score from Slovakian flautist Michaela Antalová and Norwegian double bassist Adrian Myhr. With Robert Eggers’ much-talked about remake now in cinemas, it’s worth revisiting this haunting masterpiece to find out why it’s still sparking imaginations a century on from release.

Sheffield’s Showroom is taking us to Japan, with a series of films themed around justice, justification and judgement. If that sounds heavy, then know that this impeccably programmed season features plenty of levity alongside some gritty drama. We’re also excited to see the line-up for Keswick Film Festival which turns 25 this year with a bumper edition packed with international indie cinema and local talent.

January’s a good time to survey the year ahead and make some plans. Happily, two of Manchester’s biggest film festivals have just released early ticket bundles. So give yourself something to look forward to by booking now for Manchester Film Festival and Grimmfest.