Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Join us for special screening of Five Films For Freedom, the world’s widest reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration. A partnership between the British Council and BFI Flare, London’s LGBTIQIA+ film festival, Five Films For Freedom makes five international LGBTQIA+ short films available to watch online for free anywhere in the world as well as free public screenings. Since its launch in 2015, the films featured in the programme have been watched online and in person by over 26 million people in more than 202 countries and principalities, celebrating global stories in support of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. The Len Lye Cinema is delighted to host this free public screening of the films in collaboration with Pride Taranaki and the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific. The films selected for this year’s programme will be announced in late February.

From the director of `Boy` and `What We Do In the Shadows`, Taika Waititi’s new film is a hilarious and heartfelt adventure based on Barry Crump`s novel, ‘Wild Pork & Watercress`. Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his grumpy foster uncle (Sam Neill). A national manhunt ensues and the two are forced to work together to survive.

I Swear follows the true story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson's journey with Tourette's through his troubled teens and early adulthood, having been diagnosed at 15 years old in 1980s Britain - a time when the condition was little known and entirely misunderstood. Initially alienated from his peers and his family, Davidson perseveres in his attempt to live a 'normal' life against the odds, finding some unlikely champions along the way.

Produced by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Belmont Productions, Master of Motion celebrates the life and work of Len Lye and his longstanding relationship with Aotearoa, Taranaki and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Alongside vintage footage of the artist and interviews with experts in hi art, Master of Motion includes a wealth of recently uncovered archival materials telling the Len Lye’s story in his own voice. The new 30 minute documentary introduces audiences to the Len Lye story, showcasing his visionary work in film and sculpture, his monumental ambitions for his work beyond his own life and his legacy in the Len Lye Centre.

A Maori Gothic Revenge Horror set in Victorian England, 1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers the horrific truth of her colonial heritage, and she must destroy the titled Englishman who has devastated her family.

MIDWINTER BREAK is a compelling story about lost faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.

After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.

In this scrum, sisterhood is the strategy. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Lisa Burd (The Pinkies Are Back), NO TEARS ON THE FIELD is an inspiring story of family, community and sisterhood set against the backdrop of a season of grassroots club rugby in Taranaki. Filmed over two years, it follows two local teams and several individual players - including Sevens Superstar Michaela Brake, as they navigate ambition, community and personal challenges. Capturing the joy and camaraderie of the game, the film goes beyond the hits and triumphs on the field to reveal the emotional weight off the pitch—how their love of rugby intertwines with balancing work, whānau and the demands of rural life.

A group of former revolutionaries reunites when a long-forgotten enemy resurfaces after 16 years, forcing them back into action to rescue a teammate’s daughter. From tense standoffs to emotional reckonings, this is a gripping story of loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of unfinished battles. From acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes a powerful new drama starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris and Alana Haim. Anderson directs from his own screenplay, with music by Jonny Greenwood and costumes by Colleen Atwood.

Pitchblack Playback: Fugees 'The Score' (30th Anniversary) Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered Immerse yourself in one of the greatest albums of the '90s at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating 30 years since its release. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful cinema sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out and BBC 6 Music. Album duration: 61 minutes

Join Wild for Taranaki, Taranaki’s Biodiversity Trust, as we dive into Seaweek—Aotearoa’s annual celebration of our incredible moana and the life it sustains. Even if we’re gathering just outside the official dates, we’re keeping the spirit of Seaweek alive all the same. We’re bringing our community together for a special screening of three captivating short films, each offering a unique window into the mysteries, beauty, and wonder beneath the waves. Following the films, enjoy a relaxed community kōrero with our special guest Rebecca Pratt, founder of Salty Slate Productions, whose passion for storytelling helps reveal the magic of our underwater world. Film Line-up Manta Watch (25 Min) A moving 25 minute documentary following the grace and vulnerability of manta rays. SEAWEED, A Love Story (22 min) A charming 22 minute journey into the world of seaweed—unexpected, fascinating, and full of life. Reef Revolution (8:53 min) Discover the Project Reef Life team and their mission to bring an unmapped reef—11km off the South Taranaki coast—into the spotlight.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

A father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa.

From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award winner Christian Bale comes THE BRIDE! A bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories. A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!

After the theft of the century, the madness begins... On the night of May 19th, 2010, five paintings were stolen from the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. The five artworks, from artists including Matisse, Modigliani and Picasso, were estimated to be worth more than 100 million euros. While the paintings have never been recovered, this outrageous comedy tells a frenetic and madcap tale of what could have happened to these famous works. Melvil Poupaud (Jeanne du Barry) plays Yonathan, whose monotonous life is turned upside down when he encounters Eric (Sofiane Zermani), a brash, smooth-talking con artist/fence. When Eric hires Jo (Steve TIentcheu, Neneh Superstar), a skilled thief known as “The Spider Man of Paris”, to steal the paintings from the Museum of Modern Art, the three men’s lives are intertwined in an uncontrollable spiral. Anchored by a star turn from Melvil Poupaud as the perpetually anxious watch expert turned in circles by a fast talking criminal, this wonderfully told story takes audiences on an entertaining ride through one of the most famous art heists of recent times.

A rising pop sensation (Charli XCX) navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.

Winner Best Actor and Best Non-English Language film at the 2026 Golden Globes. 1977. In a Brazil tormented by the military dictatorship, Marcelo, a man in his forties fleeing a troubled past, arrives in the city of Recife where he hopes to build a new life and reconnect with his family. That's without taking into account the death threats that lurk and hover over his head.