Prime Minister
(M)
In August 2017, in the lead-up to national elections, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader. She had just turned 37. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister. Just before the final vote was in, she discovered she was pregnant. She would become only the second head of state in history to give birth while in office. Ardern quickly became one of the most recognizable leaders in the world. She drew global attention from people craving a sensitive and compassionate approach to the critical issues of our time. In private, she struggled with being a mother and proving herself to a public skeptical of women’s leadership. A series of crises - the Christchurch massacre, pandemic lockdowns, and disinformation-fueled protests outside Parliament - would test that leadership and the feminine touch she brought to it. She resigned from office in January 2023, shocking her supporters and critics alike. Going behind the scenes of her administration and her private life, PRIME MINISTER follows Jacinda for seven years as she is catapulted to the top of New Zealand politics, becomes a feminist political icon, resigns suddenly from office and continues to champion the fight against isolationism, fear, and the distortion of truth. Intimate home footage shot by her husband and audio interviews that Jacinda did while in office give us unparalleled access. Along with in-depth contemporaneous interviews, these form the emotional backbone of the story, giving viewers an unfiltered window into her years in power. The world is at a perilous political crossroads. Trust in institutions, expertise, and liberal democracy itself are under dire strain. Which direction will we go? PRIME MINISTER leaves viewers wondering what the world might be like with more Jacindas at the helm.
Regretting You
(TBC)
Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other. REGRETTING YOU is a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy, also starring Dave Franco and Mason Thames with Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald. From the best-selling author of It Ends with Us and the director of The Fault in Our Stars, in cinemas this October.
One Battle After Another
(R16)
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
The Teacher Who Promised The Sea
(M)
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, Too 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.
Eleanor The Great
(PG)
In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
(PG)
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
A House Of Dynamite
(M)
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
Andy Warhol: American Dream
(E)
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.
The film begins where other films about Andy Warhol tend to end, exploring Andy ́s famous quote "I come from nowhere", which we perceive as a certain camouflage behind which he hid his unique inspiration. He had a rich emotional and spiritual background in his mother and ancestral roots.
Andy presented himself as an extravagant artist, the author of provocative works. At the same time, his nature was introverted, melancholic and even withdrawn. Social events took place in his Factory, but he only watched extraordinary moments and ordinary life from afar. He looked for objects for his art everywhere and he created the original out of the ordinary.
The creators of the documentary found an unexplored territory of deep family relationships within Warhol's family. Andy ́s story is told by people whose statements have never been recorded, and the film contains a lot of authentic material on topics that no one has investigated to this day. A new perspective and unknown facts will be an attraction not only for all Warhol admirers, but also for ordinary viewers.
Part of the film was shot in the country of origin of Andy's parents, today ́s Slovakia, where Byzantine Catholicism used to be strongly rooted. Religion and faith have intensively intertwined with Andy ́s life and art, as we can see through the works and interviews with historians and family members. Equally interesting are the shots from his birthplace in Pittsburgh, from his years spent at the Carnegie Tech University, or his first house in New York. The authors filmed at the place where he became a victim of an assassination attempt, the hospital where he died suddenly years later, the cathedral of his last farewell or the final resting place in Pittsburgh.
The documentary was created thanks to the support of the Andy Warhol family, who provided materials and other artifacts, Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, and the museum of Andy Warhol in Medzilaborce,
Slovakia, Slovak National Gallery, Gallery of the city of Prague, the Andy Warhol Foundation.
Holy Cow
(M)
Totone's carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing takes a turn when he must provide for his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a competition prize.
Went Up The Hill
(R16)
Jack travels to New Zealand for the funeral of his mother, who abandoned him as a child. There he meets Jill, who he hopes will give him the answers he seeks. But the ghost of his mother appears and inhabits them, putting them in danger.
Miss Violet
(M)
En 1889 dans le sillage de l'institutrice Louise Violet. Envoyée dans un village de la campagne française, elle doit imposer l'école de la République (gratuite, obligatoire et laïque). Une mission qui ne la rend populaire ni auprès des enfants ni auprès des parents…
The Smashing Machine
(M)
The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.
Grace: A Prayer for Peace
(E)
A portrait of one of Aotearoa’s greatest living artists by one of our greatest documentary filmmakers. You should expect something special, and that’s what you get.
The Roses
(R16)
Ivy and Theo, the picture-perfect couple who have successful careers, great kids, and an enviable sex life. But underneath the façade of the perfect family is a tinderbox.
The Long Walk
(R16)
From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mocking Jay - Pts. 1&2 , and The Ballad of the Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
(M)
What if you could open a doorway and walk through it to re-live a defining moment from your past? Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present…and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.
Kangaroo
(PG)
KANGAROO is a heart-warming family comedy about ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community - an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.