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James & Isey
MATARIKI SCREENING
Friday, 20 June at 7pm
Directed by Florian Habicht
This Matariki, we have a very special in memoriam screening to honour the life of James Cross. Filmmaker Florian Habicht 's 2001 beloved documentary follows the lives of a Northland tohunga (shaman), James, and his 99-year-old mother, Isey, as she nears a century on Earth in this aroha-filled documentary. Prepare to fall in love.
Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa. They are descendants of Ngāti Manu – the Bird People. In the documenary, Isey is turning 100 years in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum and bringing the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. A joyous celebration of life and the sacred and everyday aroha.
“An aroha-filled, sentiment-free joy.” – Stuff
“A Kiwi gem.” – Newshub
“Reliably, Habicht presents a composed, artful aesthetic.” – New Zealand Herald
Friday, 20 June at 7pm
Directed by Florian Habicht
This Matariki, we have a very special in memoriam screening to honour the life of James Cross. Filmmaker Florian Habicht 's 2001 beloved documentary follows the lives of a Northland tohunga (shaman), James, and his 99-year-old mother, Isey, as she nears a century on Earth in this aroha-filled documentary. Prepare to fall in love.
Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa. They are descendants of Ngāti Manu – the Bird People. In the documenary, Isey is turning 100 years in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum and bringing the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. A joyous celebration of life and the sacred and everyday aroha.
“An aroha-filled, sentiment-free joy.” – Stuff
“A Kiwi gem.” – Newshub
“Reliably, Habicht presents a composed, artful aesthetic.” – New Zealand Herald
Merchant & Ivory
STARTING 19 JUNE
Directed by Stephen Soucy
Film producer and director Stephen Soucy collaborates with Oscar-winner, director and screenwriter James Ivory for this definitive presentation and tribute to the Merchant Ivory partnership - One of the longest partnerships in independent cinema history.
The documentary's anchored by interviews with Ivory and 41 Merchant Ivory close collaborators detailing and celebrating their experiences of being a part of the “wandering company” helmed by legendary producer Ismail Merchant. With six Academy Award-winners among the notable artists participating, including Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, the documentary provides new perspectives on a unique partnership that produced seminal films over four decades.
95% on Rotten Tomatoes!
"No serious film lover should miss this doucumentary." -JRW
Directed by Stephen Soucy
Film producer and director Stephen Soucy collaborates with Oscar-winner, director and screenwriter James Ivory for this definitive presentation and tribute to the Merchant Ivory partnership - One of the longest partnerships in independent cinema history.
The documentary's anchored by interviews with Ivory and 41 Merchant Ivory close collaborators detailing and celebrating their experiences of being a part of the “wandering company” helmed by legendary producer Ismail Merchant. With six Academy Award-winners among the notable artists participating, including Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, the documentary provides new perspectives on a unique partnership that produced seminal films over four decades.
95% on Rotten Tomatoes!
"No serious film lover should miss this doucumentary." -JRW
Chuck Chuck Baby
STARTING 5 JUNE
Directed by Janis Pugh
Chuck Chuck Baby is a film of love, loss and music set amongst the falling feathers of a chicken factory.
Set in present day industrial North Wales, Helen (Louise Brealey, Sherlock) spends her nights packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure Gwen (Sorcha Cusack, Father Brown).
Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne (Annabel Scholey, Split). They were the objects of the other’s unspoken teenage passions twenty years ago. One night, encouraged by Helen, Joanne starts a playful wooing game that re-awakens their youthful feelings.
As they fall in love and lust, Helen’s zest for life returns but Joanne feels the walls closing in as she faces something much darker from her past, and Helen’s painful memories cause her to flee.
Separated and alone, will both women reflect on their unfulfilled chance to break their barriers and allow love to win?
100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
WINNER: Best Feature and Breakthrough Cymru BAFTA Cymru Awards -
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival
★★★★ "Joyous singalong celebration of female friendship" - The Observer
“An endearing tale of self-acceptance, wearing its heart fully on its sleeve.” -Empire Magazine
Directed by Janis Pugh
Chuck Chuck Baby is a film of love, loss and music set amongst the falling feathers of a chicken factory.
Set in present day industrial North Wales, Helen (Louise Brealey, Sherlock) spends her nights packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure Gwen (Sorcha Cusack, Father Brown).
Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne (Annabel Scholey, Split). They were the objects of the other’s unspoken teenage passions twenty years ago. One night, encouraged by Helen, Joanne starts a playful wooing game that re-awakens their youthful feelings.
As they fall in love and lust, Helen’s zest for life returns but Joanne feels the walls closing in as she faces something much darker from her past, and Helen’s painful memories cause her to flee.
Separated and alone, will both women reflect on their unfulfilled chance to break their barriers and allow love to win?
100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
WINNER: Best Feature and Breakthrough Cymru BAFTA Cymru Awards -
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival
★★★★ "Joyous singalong celebration of female friendship" - The Observer
“An endearing tale of self-acceptance, wearing its heart fully on its sleeve.” -Empire Magazine
A Complete Unknown
STARTING 13 JUNE
Directed by James Mangold
In the early 1960s, an enigmatic 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, Dylan forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame. As he grows restless with the folk movement, he makes a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide.
Timothée Chalamet earned his second Academy Award nomination playing Bob Dylan in this rise-to-fame biopic from Oscar-nominated filmmaker James Mangold (Walk the Line) co-starring Emmy-nominee Elle Fanning, three-time Oscar-nominee Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook (The Bikeriders) as Johnny Cash, and Monica Barbaro in a role that earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
95% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes!
Directed by James Mangold
In the early 1960s, an enigmatic 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, Dylan forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame. As he grows restless with the folk movement, he makes a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide.
Timothée Chalamet earned his second Academy Award nomination playing Bob Dylan in this rise-to-fame biopic from Oscar-nominated filmmaker James Mangold (Walk the Line) co-starring Emmy-nominee Elle Fanning, three-time Oscar-nominee Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook (The Bikeriders) as Johnny Cash, and Monica Barbaro in a role that earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
95% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes!
Bob Trevino Likes It
STARTING 23 MAY
Directed by Tracie Laymon
When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who share the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life. Lily and Bob’s blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Bob’s small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily's life and hold the power to change her direction forever. In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.
Inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online.
"Delightful" - The Daily Beast
"Barbie Ferreira proves she's the next breakout star" - Indiewire
Winner of the Grand Jury Award (Narrative Feature), SXSW 2024
96% on Rotten Tomatoes!
Directed by Tracie Laymon
When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who share the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life. Lily and Bob’s blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Bob’s small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily's life and hold the power to change her direction forever. In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.
Inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online.
"Delightful" - The Daily Beast
"Barbie Ferreira proves she's the next breakout star" - Indiewire
Winner of the Grand Jury Award (Narrative Feature), SXSW 2024
96% on Rotten Tomatoes!
Tarrac
STARTING 22 MAY
Directed by Declan Recks
A young Irish woman, Aoife, returns home to help her father in his recovery from a heart attack. During this time, Aoife reacquaints with a group of rowers and this all-female team, who against the odds, take on a high stakes Naomhóg rowing competition.
Tarrac is a drama set at the edge of the world, the coastlines and sea of the Dingle peninsula. A place of wild geography, where the weather and the people have a mind of their own.
Tarrac has warmth and a sense of place. An intimate character study of a woman who through a sporting passion finally manages acceptance and love.
Laced with humour, heart break and exciting action set against the stunning landscapes and seas of the Kerry Gaeltacht, Tarrac is about daring to care again and learning the power of forgiveness.
Irish with English subtitles
Directed by Declan Recks
A young Irish woman, Aoife, returns home to help her father in his recovery from a heart attack. During this time, Aoife reacquaints with a group of rowers and this all-female team, who against the odds, take on a high stakes Naomhóg rowing competition.
Tarrac is a drama set at the edge of the world, the coastlines and sea of the Dingle peninsula. A place of wild geography, where the weather and the people have a mind of their own.
Tarrac has warmth and a sense of place. An intimate character study of a woman who through a sporting passion finally manages acceptance and love.
Laced with humour, heart break and exciting action set against the stunning landscapes and seas of the Kerry Gaeltacht, Tarrac is about daring to care again and learning the power of forgiveness.
Irish with English subtitles