Current Films
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Bolero
STARTING 4 DEC
*Featured in the 2025 Aotearoa French Film Festival
Directed by Anne Fontaine
Every 15 minutes, someone somewhere in the world plays Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero”...
Raphaël Personnaz delivers an unforgettable performance as the titular composer, grappling with inner turmoil and artistic insecurity. Tasked by the eccentric dancer Ida Rubenstein (Jeanne Balibar) to craft a passionate and intoxicating score for her new ballet, Ravel finds himself creatively paralysed and marginalised by his contemporaries.
Seeking solace and inspiration, he leans on his confidantes: the pianist Marguerite Long (Emmanuelle Devos), his loyal friend Cipa (Vincent Perez), and Cipa’s captivating sister, Misia (Doria Tillier), for whom he harbours deep affection.
Against the lavish backdrop of 1920s Paris, Ravel must fight to redeem his raw musical genius, or risk being consumed by it completely...
From celebrated director Anne Fontaine (Coco Before Chanel, The Innocents), Bolero is a powerful exploration of Maurice Ravel’s unique life, and his journey to complete the now iconic 17-minute composition.
Sumptuously staged and showcasing lavish performances, don’t miss this stunning tribute to the lasting power of Ravel’s masterpiece.
French with English Subtitles
*Featured in the 2025 Aotearoa French Film Festival
Directed by Anne Fontaine
Every 15 minutes, someone somewhere in the world plays Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero”...
Raphaël Personnaz delivers an unforgettable performance as the titular composer, grappling with inner turmoil and artistic insecurity. Tasked by the eccentric dancer Ida Rubenstein (Jeanne Balibar) to craft a passionate and intoxicating score for her new ballet, Ravel finds himself creatively paralysed and marginalised by his contemporaries.
Seeking solace and inspiration, he leans on his confidantes: the pianist Marguerite Long (Emmanuelle Devos), his loyal friend Cipa (Vincent Perez), and Cipa’s captivating sister, Misia (Doria Tillier), for whom he harbours deep affection.
Against the lavish backdrop of 1920s Paris, Ravel must fight to redeem his raw musical genius, or risk being consumed by it completely...
From celebrated director Anne Fontaine (Coco Before Chanel, The Innocents), Bolero is a powerful exploration of Maurice Ravel’s unique life, and his journey to complete the now iconic 17-minute composition.
Sumptuously staged and showcasing lavish performances, don’t miss this stunning tribute to the lasting power of Ravel’s masterpiece.
French with English Subtitles
The Golden Spurtle
STARTING 27 NOV
*Featured in this year's New Zealand British & Irish Film Festival
Directed by Constantine Costi
The Golden Spurtle delves into the quirky yet heartfelt traditions of the sleepy Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge, home to the annual World Porridge Making Championships. Each year, local residents and competitors from across the globe gather to vie for the coveted title of World Porridge Champion.
Amid simmering rivalries and steaming bowls of oats, the film offers a charming portrait of the eccentric locals who keep the town’s legacy alive. Featured also are the International competitors who arrive on the scene with bold plans to push the boundaries of porridge to new heights, including Sydney local chef Toby Wilson, who is trying his hand in the competition for a second time.
90% on Rotten Tomatoes!
“A delight from start to finish.” – Daily Mail
*Featured in this year's New Zealand British & Irish Film Festival
Directed by Constantine Costi
The Golden Spurtle delves into the quirky yet heartfelt traditions of the sleepy Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge, home to the annual World Porridge Making Championships. Each year, local residents and competitors from across the globe gather to vie for the coveted title of World Porridge Champion.
Amid simmering rivalries and steaming bowls of oats, the film offers a charming portrait of the eccentric locals who keep the town’s legacy alive. Featured also are the International competitors who arrive on the scene with bold plans to push the boundaries of porridge to new heights, including Sydney local chef Toby Wilson, who is trying his hand in the competition for a second time.
90% on Rotten Tomatoes!
“A delight from start to finish.” – Daily Mail
Dazed and Confused
FAR OUT! Presents:
DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)
One Night Only: Tuesday, 25 Nov
Doors at 5:30
Show at 6;30
$15 CASH ONLY on the door
Directed by Richard Linklater
The film follows a variety of teenagers on the last day of school in Austin, Texas, in 1976. The film has no single protagonist or central conflict; rather, it follows interconnected plot threads among different social groups and characters, such as rising ninth graders undergoing hazing rituals, a football star's refusal to sign a clean-living pledge for his coach, and various characters hanging out at a pool hall. The film features a large ensemble cast of actors who would later become stars, including: Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Parker Posey and Matthew McConaughey.
DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)
One Night Only: Tuesday, 25 Nov
Doors at 5:30
Show at 6;30
$15 CASH ONLY on the door
Directed by Richard Linklater
The film follows a variety of teenagers on the last day of school in Austin, Texas, in 1976. The film has no single protagonist or central conflict; rather, it follows interconnected plot threads among different social groups and characters, such as rising ninth graders undergoing hazing rituals, a football star's refusal to sign a clean-living pledge for his coach, and various characters hanging out at a pool hall. The film features a large ensemble cast of actors who would later become stars, including: Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Parker Posey and Matthew McConaughey.
A Mermaid In Paris
LIMITED SCREENINGS
Friday, 21 Nov at 7pm
Wednesday, 26 Nov at 6:30pm
Directed by Mathias Malzieu
A man rescues a mermaid in Paris and slowly falls for her in this French fantasy romance.
A crooner with a broken heart, Gaspard had sworn never to fall in love again. As for Lula, a pretty mermaid, she has only her singing to defend herself from men, making their hearts race until they explode.
When the Seine floods and deposits Lula at the foot of the Flowerburger, the barge-cabaret where Gaspard sings, it is a mini-tsunami that will upset and change their lives. He, the man who has suffered from having loved too much, and she, the creature who has never known love, will get to know each other. And to sing with the same voice...
100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
★★★★½ "A beautiful crowdpleasing blend of Amelie and The Shape of Water" - James Croot, Stuff.co.nz
★★★★½ "A gorgerous storybook fantasy" - Nerdist
"A bubbly, eccentric romance with roots in a traditional fairy tale." - JumpCut Online
"A Mermaid in Paris is a refreshingly original film about what it means to believe in the things you love, and in doing that, makes a strong argument of why you should love the film itself." - Film Inquiry
Friday, 21 Nov at 7pm
Wednesday, 26 Nov at 6:30pm
Directed by Mathias Malzieu
A man rescues a mermaid in Paris and slowly falls for her in this French fantasy romance.
A crooner with a broken heart, Gaspard had sworn never to fall in love again. As for Lula, a pretty mermaid, she has only her singing to defend herself from men, making their hearts race until they explode.
When the Seine floods and deposits Lula at the foot of the Flowerburger, the barge-cabaret where Gaspard sings, it is a mini-tsunami that will upset and change their lives. He, the man who has suffered from having loved too much, and she, the creature who has never known love, will get to know each other. And to sing with the same voice...
100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
★★★★½ "A beautiful crowdpleasing blend of Amelie and The Shape of Water" - James Croot, Stuff.co.nz
★★★★½ "A gorgerous storybook fantasy" - Nerdist
"A bubbly, eccentric romance with roots in a traditional fairy tale." - JumpCut Online
"A Mermaid in Paris is a refreshingly original film about what it means to believe in the things you love, and in doing that, makes a strong argument of why you should love the film itself." - Film Inquiry
The Teacher Who Promised The Sea
STARTING 20 NOVEMBER
*Featured in the 2025 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Directed by Patricia Font
Inspired by extraordinary true events, Patricia Font’s superb new drama follows a charismatic teacher whose progressive outlook transforms the lives of a group of young students on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, but places him in the crossfire of local authorities.
1935. Idealistic Catalonian educator Antoni Benaiges (a stellar Enric Auquer, Two Many Chefs) is appointed as the new schoolmaster of a small, isolated village in the province of Burgos. With an innovative approach, he soon wins over his reluctant pupils, a group between the ages of six and twelve who are used to being instructed by the strict local priest. Inspiring his young charges to hope and to broaden their horizons, Antoni even promises to take them the ocean for the first time…
Meanwhile, 75 years later, Ariadna (Laia Costa, Lullaby, Victoria) is attempting to uncover what happened to her great grandfather - a man who disappeared during the war - leading her to discover the emotional story behind Antoni’s promise.
A major word of mouth hit at the Spanish box office in early 2024, Font’s film is an eloquent and deeply moving tale of the power of education and the importance of never letting the lessons of history be forgotten.
100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
WINNER – 2024 GAUDI AWARDS – Audience Prize
NOMINEE (x5) - 2024 SPANISH ACADEMY (GOYA) AWARDS - incl. Best Actor, Supporting Actress & Adapted Screenplay
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2024 SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL (Centrepiece)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
In Spanish & Catalan with English subtitles
*Featured in the 2025 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Directed by Patricia Font
Inspired by extraordinary true events, Patricia Font’s superb new drama follows a charismatic teacher whose progressive outlook transforms the lives of a group of young students on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, but places him in the crossfire of local authorities.
1935. Idealistic Catalonian educator Antoni Benaiges (a stellar Enric Auquer, Two Many Chefs) is appointed as the new schoolmaster of a small, isolated village in the province of Burgos. With an innovative approach, he soon wins over his reluctant pupils, a group between the ages of six and twelve who are used to being instructed by the strict local priest. Inspiring his young charges to hope and to broaden their horizons, Antoni even promises to take them the ocean for the first time…
Meanwhile, 75 years later, Ariadna (Laia Costa, Lullaby, Victoria) is attempting to uncover what happened to her great grandfather - a man who disappeared during the war - leading her to discover the emotional story behind Antoni’s promise.
A major word of mouth hit at the Spanish box office in early 2024, Font’s film is an eloquent and deeply moving tale of the power of education and the importance of never letting the lessons of history be forgotten.
100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
WINNER – 2024 GAUDI AWARDS – Audience Prize
NOMINEE (x5) - 2024 SPANISH ACADEMY (GOYA) AWARDS - incl. Best Actor, Supporting Actress & Adapted Screenplay
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2024 SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL (Centrepiece)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2025 NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
In Spanish & Catalan with English subtitles
Andy Warhol: American Dream
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Wednesday, 19 Nov at 6:30pm
Directed by L’ubomír Ján Slivka
A documentary about the life and work of one of the greatest artists of our time, whose origins come from the eastern Slovak village of Miková.
By exploring Andy Warhol’s enigmatic persona and his deep-rooted family ties, this documentary reveals unseen aspects of the life and inspiration of this iconic artist. Viewers are drawn into Warhol’s world through intimate interviews and authentic materials, from his roots in Slovakia to his transformative years in New York City. With previously unseen material and fresh perspectives, the film sheds new light on Warhol’s introspective nature and his profound influence on art and culture.
Wednesday, 19 Nov at 6:30pm
Directed by L’ubomír Ján Slivka
A documentary about the life and work of one of the greatest artists of our time, whose origins come from the eastern Slovak village of Miková.
By exploring Andy Warhol’s enigmatic persona and his deep-rooted family ties, this documentary reveals unseen aspects of the life and inspiration of this iconic artist. Viewers are drawn into Warhol’s world through intimate interviews and authentic materials, from his roots in Slovakia to his transformative years in New York City. With previously unseen material and fresh perspectives, the film sheds new light on Warhol’s introspective nature and his profound influence on art and culture.
Life In One Chord
LIMITED SCREENINGS
Friday, 7 Nov at 7pm
Thursday, 13 Nov at 7pm
*Featured in the 2025 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Directed by Margaret Gordon
The life of punk misfit and Dunedin Sound legend, Shayne Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer). Carter takes us on an iconoclastic tour through a career of highs and lows from suburban Dunedin to the heights of international fame and back again.
From the bowels of stodgy 1980s New Zealand came Flying Nun, a musical movement so loud it was heard all around the world. Riding that wave was Shayne Carter, a renegade, Māori, teenage punk with a loud mouth and a blistering guitar. Life in One Chord follows Shayne through horrifying tragedy to the heights of international fame, and back again. His friends, family and bandmates illuminate his journey, which is one of a true artist, who never, even at his lowest points, retreats from the creative call.
"Riding the wave of the Dunedin Sound was Shayne Carter a loudmouthed teenage punk whose scrappy devil-may-care attitude is perfectly mirrored by Margaret Gordon’s cheeky and incredibly entertaining rockumentary. We get taken on a self-deprecating tour of some of Dunedin’s less desirable suburbs allowing Carter to reminisce about his schooldays, including a sister-traumatising first gig in the school hall. Gordon’s film also acts as a bit of a primer on the Dunedin Sound with scene bigwigs like The Clean and The Verlaines at first surpassing Carter’s teenage punk ambitions until Straitjacket Fits is born out of tragedy and international stardom awaits. Carter is still living the punk life as Dimmer making now as good a time as any to celebrate a Life in One Chord."
-Michael McDonnell, Whānau Mārama
“Hard to think of a better film about music out of this country.” -The Spinoff
Friday, 7 Nov at 7pm
Thursday, 13 Nov at 7pm
*Featured in the 2025 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Directed by Margaret Gordon
The life of punk misfit and Dunedin Sound legend, Shayne Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer). Carter takes us on an iconoclastic tour through a career of highs and lows from suburban Dunedin to the heights of international fame and back again.
From the bowels of stodgy 1980s New Zealand came Flying Nun, a musical movement so loud it was heard all around the world. Riding that wave was Shayne Carter, a renegade, Māori, teenage punk with a loud mouth and a blistering guitar. Life in One Chord follows Shayne through horrifying tragedy to the heights of international fame, and back again. His friends, family and bandmates illuminate his journey, which is one of a true artist, who never, even at his lowest points, retreats from the creative call.
"Riding the wave of the Dunedin Sound was Shayne Carter a loudmouthed teenage punk whose scrappy devil-may-care attitude is perfectly mirrored by Margaret Gordon’s cheeky and incredibly entertaining rockumentary. We get taken on a self-deprecating tour of some of Dunedin’s less desirable suburbs allowing Carter to reminisce about his schooldays, including a sister-traumatising first gig in the school hall. Gordon’s film also acts as a bit of a primer on the Dunedin Sound with scene bigwigs like The Clean and The Verlaines at first surpassing Carter’s teenage punk ambitions until Straitjacket Fits is born out of tragedy and international stardom awaits. Carter is still living the punk life as Dimmer making now as good a time as any to celebrate a Life in One Chord."
-Michael McDonnell, Whānau Mārama
“Hard to think of a better film about music out of this country.” -The Spinoff
Splitsville
STARTING 30 OCTOBER
Directed by Michael Angelo Covino
Starring Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin & Michael Angelo Covino
Would you survive an open relationship? Two couples put it to the test. When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.
“The funniest film of the year” -Awards Watch
“Raunchy and hilarious” -Next Best Picture
“A riotous comedy of marital woes” -Deadline
“Dakota Johnson delivers a standout comedic performance" -Collider
Directed by Michael Angelo Covino
Starring Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin & Michael Angelo Covino
Would you survive an open relationship? Two couples put it to the test. When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.
“The funniest film of the year” -Awards Watch
“Raunchy and hilarious” -Next Best Picture
“A riotous comedy of marital woes” -Deadline
“Dakota Johnson delivers a standout comedic performance" -Collider
Workmates
STARTING 23 OCTOBER
Featured in the 2025 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Directed by Curtis Vowell
The latest feature from husband and wife team writer-star Sophie Henderson and director Curtis Vowell, drawing on real-life experiences in this delightful and nuanced romantic dramedy throwing a welcome spotlight on the legendary theatre spaces of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Lucy (Sophie Henderson) and Tom (Matt Whelan) are best mates running a tiny, broke theatre. But when an accident forces them to shut down and Tom threatens to leave, Lucy realises she would do anything to save the theatre and keep her friend… who she might be in love with. The energetic, lively push-pull of the relationship is rendered vividly in the film’s clever scripting, and in the dynamic chemistry of the two leads.
"At the centre of Workmates is Henderson’s exceptional performance – appearing in a feature for the first time since 2017’s Human Traces, her Lucy is a relatable, frustrating, funny and compellingly human mess. Vowell constructs the film’s charming, low-key atmosphere around her, in thrall to the wake Lucy leaves. Along the way, Workmates becomes an essential ode to the invaluable theatres of Tāmaki Makaurau: from the humble Basement, to the cavernous Aotea Centre, to the dormant ruin of the Saint James. What emerges is a coming of age, just a little late, and nestled in the trappings of a romcom – one that is sure to provide pangs of recognition for, and remembrance of, the incalculable value arts communities in Aotearoa foster." — Tom Augustine
"Workmates is a cute, savvy and bittersweet Kiwi romcom." --NZ Herald
Featured in the 2025 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
Directed by Curtis Vowell
The latest feature from husband and wife team writer-star Sophie Henderson and director Curtis Vowell, drawing on real-life experiences in this delightful and nuanced romantic dramedy throwing a welcome spotlight on the legendary theatre spaces of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Lucy (Sophie Henderson) and Tom (Matt Whelan) are best mates running a tiny, broke theatre. But when an accident forces them to shut down and Tom threatens to leave, Lucy realises she would do anything to save the theatre and keep her friend… who she might be in love with. The energetic, lively push-pull of the relationship is rendered vividly in the film’s clever scripting, and in the dynamic chemistry of the two leads.
"At the centre of Workmates is Henderson’s exceptional performance – appearing in a feature for the first time since 2017’s Human Traces, her Lucy is a relatable, frustrating, funny and compellingly human mess. Vowell constructs the film’s charming, low-key atmosphere around her, in thrall to the wake Lucy leaves. Along the way, Workmates becomes an essential ode to the invaluable theatres of Tāmaki Makaurau: from the humble Basement, to the cavernous Aotea Centre, to the dormant ruin of the Saint James. What emerges is a coming of age, just a little late, and nestled in the trappings of a romcom – one that is sure to provide pangs of recognition for, and remembrance of, the incalculable value arts communities in Aotearoa foster." — Tom Augustine
"Workmates is a cute, savvy and bittersweet Kiwi romcom." --NZ Herald