- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Dublin International Film Festival - The always-brilliant Bill Nighy stars in 500 Miles, a life-affirming celebration of the human spirit that follows a broken family who are forced to come together when their two young boys run away from home. After hearing their parents fight, Finn (Roman Griffin Davis, Jojo Rabbit) and Charlie (Dexter Sol Ansell, breakout star of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) sneak out of their house in Doncaster. So unfolds an epic road trip from Yorkshire, over land and sea, to the wild West Coast of Ireland. Their destination? The small seaside town of Dingle, County Kerry, where they will reunite with their beloved Grandfather, John (Nighy). It’s a long, treacherous journey - 500 miles where a lot could go wrong... And while Dingle holds happy memories for the boys, Grandpa John has remained estranged from Finn and Charlie’s parents after fateful events the previous summer. With knockout performances from all involved, 500 Miles will make you laugh, cry, and hug the people you love.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - British national treasure Helen Mirren plays The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith in this deeply intriguing thriller. A Talent for Murder takes place in 1995, with Highsmith now in her seventies - and in poor health. Retired to her secluded house in the Swiss Alps, the author keeps to her study, immersed in her books, accompanied by her cats, and surrounded by a collection of antique weapons. Highsmith’s solitude is interrupted by the arrival of Edward Ridgeway (recent Tony-winner Alden Ehrenreich), a mysterious messenger from a New York publisher, sent to persuade the author to write one final instalment of the Ripley anthology. Aggravated by the unexpected visit from this youthful, overly eager envoy, Patricia declines the offer. That is, unless Ridgeway can help her in conjuring up the perfect murder story. Mirren embodies the wickedly manipulative author with gusto, while Ehrenreich imbues Ridgeway with enough guile to keep us guessing at his motives. From director Anton Corbijn (Control), A Talent for Murder is replete with brilliant twists, biting dialogue, and delicious entanglements. Direct from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, don’t miss this highly anticipated thriller!

Flesh and Bronze is a documentary that goes through half a century of history, narrating the two best preserved bronze statues in the world, the two mysterious warriors who emerged from the sea in front of Riace in 1972, after two thousand years spent underwater. Interviews and exclusive documents, first-hand testimony and the portrait of a restless present are the heart of this story. Riace Bronzes represent our past but, as everything lost and found, they embody our desires for the future, peace and beauty, that mankind have always had.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan delivers one of her most daring and memorable roles in the satirical thriller Bad Apples, a bold and timely film that challenges how deeply we hold our core beliefs. Ronan plays Maria, a primary school teacher whose classroom is thrown into chaos by Danny, an exceptionally disruptive and foul-mouthed student. Maria reaches her breaking point after Danny has a violent run-in with another student, and taking a drastic course of action, traps him in her home. In Danny’s absence, the classroom begins to thrive; the children flourish academically, and both parents and school staff celebrate the incredible turnaround. But with everyone else convinced the school’s biggest problem has finally been solved, Maria now finds herself trapped in an increasingly preposterous moral dilemma. Swedish-born director Jonatan Etzler injects scathing Scandi humour into this daring psychological comedy, which is sure to become one of the year’s most talked-about films.

Beyond Borders Patagonia is an exploration of Chile’s wild frontiers. A journey rooted in Chilean culture, perfect waves, snow-capped peaks and barren deserts. The film follows surfer and filmmaker Jed Fasso alongside a close-knit crew of cinematographers, surfers and snowboarders as they push deep into Patagonia. All chasing a shared dream: to discover a new wave and a hidden mountain in the Andes. With no blueprint and no guarantee of outcome, the journey is a testament to wild adventure, and a reminder that stepping into the unknown can unlock an incredible world of stories, challenges, and a deeper sense of who we are.

Over one transformative summer in rural New Zealand in 2006, 14-year-old Sid discovers desire, identity, and the internet as she imitates the people she longs to be loved by.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Edinburgh International Film Festival - This enchanting adaptation of Jay Parini’s semi-fictional memoir is filled with warmth, wit, and beautiful scenery from the Scottish countryside. As a young doctoral student in the 1970s, Parini (Fionn Whitehead, Dunkirk) was somehow partnered on a road trip through the Scottish Highlands with the literary icon Jorge Luis Borges (Luis Gnecco). Parini is both bewildered and enchanted by his eccentric companion, the blind poet’s presence leading to amusing and even poignant adventures. Over the course of an eventful journey, the two forge a deep connection, woven with poetry, music, and a touch of melancholy. Borges and Me revels in the splendour of its locations. Gorgeously photographed, the raw beauty of the rural Scottish landscape translates beautifully to the big screen. Whitehead and Gnecco are superb as the central pair, with a terrific supporting cast including Alan Cumming, Peter Mullan and Freya Mavor. Pack your bags, this is a road trip you can’t afford to miss.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - James McAvoy makes his anticipated directorial debut with this wild true story of two Scottish men pretending to be Americans to achieve their dreams of hip-hop stardom. Inspired by the real-life tale of Scottish rap duo “Silibil N’ Brains”, California Schemin’ follows lifelong friends Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd. Chasing their dream of becoming successful rappers, Gavin and Billy are faced with one problem - no one will take their aspirations seriously with their thick regional accents. Humiliated at an audition in London, the pair return home and devise an absurd scheme: they’ll reinvent themselves as hard-partying Californian MCs, complete with elaborate backstories and convincing (enough) American accents. Miraculously, the gambit pays off, and Sibil N’ Brains’ rise to stardom is set in motion. But as the stakes get raised, the pressure begins to fracture both their success - and their friendship. With California Schemin’, McAvoy delivers a fast-paced, funny and poignant debut with a killer soundtrack.

María Ángeles (Carmen Maura), a spirited 79-year-old Spaniard, has spent her life in the Spanish Quarter of Tangier, where she now savors her golden years. Maria’s world is turned upside down when her daughter arrives from Madrid, determined to sell the family apartment. To protect her home and the memories it holds, she fights back and, unexpectedly, rediscovers love and sensuality.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Festival de Cannes (Competition) - - CÉSAR AWARD WINNER: Best Actress – Léa Drucker - Léa Drucker took home the Best Actress César award for her performance in this gripping thriller from Dominik Moll (Only the Animals), selected for official competition at Cannes International Film Festival 2025. Drucker plays Stéphanie, an Internal Affairs police officer who is assigned the case of a young man severely wounded during a tense and chaotic demonstration in Paris. When she discovers that the victim hails from her hometown of Saint-Dizier, the case suddenly becomes far more personal. While nothing initially points to police misconduct, Stéphanie soon finds herself isolated in a system hellbent on protecting its own. With officers refusing to talk, Sophie turns to housekeeper and reluctant witness Alicia Mady (Guslagie Malanda, Saint Omer), whose testimony holds the key to the truth - but puts them both in danger. This compelling crime drama highlights themes of loyalty and justice that resonate long after the final scene, anchored strongly by Lea Drucker’s commanding role.

Paris, 1835. Renowned composer Frédéric Chopin navigates high society, performing concerts, teaching for income while battling illness. He composes masterpieces, attends parties, pursues romance amid aristocratic and royal circles.

June, 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom. Without an army, without backing, without hope. But with one irrational conviction – France, his France, has not laid down arms. Taking the ultimate gamble, he seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over, nor lost. Reality, however, is unyielding and seems determined to prove him wrong. Yet, little by little, resistance fighters, rebellious students and determined soldiers rise up in England, France and Africa to join the cause. Their faith, audacity and thirst for freedom defy what history seemed to have written in advance.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Festival de Cannes (Out of Competition) – Direct from the world premiere in France comes De Gaulle: Tilting Iron. June 1940. France collapses and signs the Armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man, Charles de Gaulle, refuses to give up. Taking the ultimate gamble he flees to London and seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over or lost. What follows next is a triumphant story of faith, audacity and an unshakeable quest for freedom. Antonin Baudry has crafted a powerful and dramatic view of a man at the very centre of a turning point in history, on his path to becoming a 20th century leader and cultural icon. The reality of intense politics, family struggles and the impact of war are deftly drawn in this geopolitical thriller, which has been more than five years in the making. Simon Abkarian commands the screen as the titular General, leading a stand-out ensemble cast including Benoît Magimel, Mathieu Kassovitz, Francois Darlan, Niels Schneider and the César-winner Anamaria Vartolomei (The Count of Monte Cristo). The talented Simon Russell Beale (The Choral) rounds out the cast as Winston Churchill, with the film exploring the complex relationship between De Gaulle and the British Bulldog. Sure to be a talking point of the Festival, don’t miss out on seeing this keenly anticipated film.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival - What happens when your neighbour goes completely wild? Derek vs Derek is a funny, insightful and heartwarming documentary that charts the turbulent relationship between two farmers. On a country road in Devon live two ideologically opposed neighbouring farmers - both called Derek. Derek Banbury believes in the intensive farming of his land, while Derek Gow is focused on creating a “rewilding” oasis for nature and wildlife on his land. Shot over three years, Derek vs Derek wonderfully juxtaposes the two wholly opposing approaches to farming, as tempers fray, wild animals run amok, and the land is radically transformed. The two Dereks’ story will at turns amuse, entertain and provoke thought about environmental issues and the future of farming. Award-winning director James Dawson celebrates the potential for understanding in this wonderful film about land use and farming, told by farmers. Packed to the brim with English humour, Derek vs Derek is essential viewing.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Sundance Film Festival - - OFFICIAL SELECTION: Glasgow Film Festival - From Executive Producer Emma Thompson and BAFTA-winning director Felipe Bustos Sierra comes Everybody to Kenmure Street, a multifaceted picture of one of the most memorable moments in Glasgow’s recent history. On May 13, 2021, UK Home Office immigration enforcement launched a dawn raid in Pollokshields, one of Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhoods. Local residents rushed to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours. As word spread, a handful of protestors quickly grew to a crowd of hundreds, flooding Kenmure Street and completely blocking an immigration enforcement van. The eight-hour stand-off made international headlines as the community organised itself in an extraordinary act of peaceful solidarity. Everybody to Kenmure Street uses a combination of crowd-sourced footage from the day, archive film and dramatic re-enactments to examine the power of grassroots collective action, solidarity, and empathy in confronting state authority.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Glasgow Film Festival - One name. Two champions. BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Alex Holmes delivers the definitive portrait of how Damon Hill overcame the loss of his legendary father, Graham Hill, and followed in his footsteps to become a Formula 1 world champion himself. Featuring exclusive interviews with Damon and his family, Hill is a gripping documentary that charts the racing legend’s journey through tragedy, pressure, and some of the most iconic moments in F1 history. Discover the inside story of how Damon fought a furious battle with Michael Schumacher, and dealt with the death of his teammate Ayrton Senna, who tragically lost his life at 34. Hill places an insightful focus on who Damon is as a person - his hopes, joys, insecurities, and heartbreak. This engaging approach creates an emotional narrative that captures the attention of both F1 devotees and the uninitiated alike. With a seamless blend of high-octane Formula 1 footage and intimate home-movie moments, Hill is pacy, polished, and unmissable.

From Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director of Senna, Amy and Diego Maradona, comes the inspiring, humorous, and emotional story of football legend Kenny Dalglish. Dalglish narrates his own journey, joined by his wife Marina and closest footballing friends, Graeme Souness and Alan Hansen. Drawing from hours of archival footage, including never-before-seen personal clips from his playing career and home life, the film reveals Kenny’s remarkable story. From his upbringing in Glasgow tenements, to his breakout stardom at Celtic, and his record-breaking transfer to Liverpool FC in 1977, this documentary explores Kenny’s profound humanity and leadership during deeply turbulent times. With skill, strength, flair, and sharp humour, the Scotsman became one of the club’s and Europe’s greatest players. This is a warm and gutsy portrait of the legendary Liverpool star, expertly assembled in Kapadia’s signature style. For an absorbing portrait of an icon of the sport, don’t look past the compelling Kenny Dalglish.

When Lou, a gentle purple creature with an embarrassingly stretchy trunk, rescues Kiri, an ungrateful little dinosaur, from a flood, they’re swept into the greatest adventure in prehistory!

Based on the bestselling novel from Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro and written and directed by Academy-Award® winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Klara and the Sun introduces audiences to Klara (Jenna Ortega), an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home. When Klara meets Josie (Mia Tharia), each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother (Amy Adams) and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world.

Oscar Restrepo’s obsession with poetry has brought him no glory. Aging and erratic, he has succumbed to the cliché of the poet in the shadows. Meeting Yurlady, a teenage girl from humble roots, and helping her cultivate her talent brings some light to his days. But dragging her into the world of poets may not be the way.

Julius, an upper-class boy in 1950s and 1960s Lima, gradually loses his innocence as he encounters, but never fully understands, an adult world marked by inequality and injustice.

In the small rural community of Linha Cristal, residents come together to build a septic system along the stream and put an end to the foul smell. Marina, the leader of the initiative, discovers that the local council only has enough funding this year to produce a fiction film. She and her husband Joaquim then decide to make a movie about a monster that emerges in the midst of the sanitation works. Marina writes the screenplay, Joaquim creates the monster costume, Silene agrees to act, and Fabrício has a camera. Little by little, the filmmaking process draws in all the local residents.

The film tells the story of Salvador, a man of few words who lives isolated in the middle of Patagonia.. His silence is a consequence of a tragic event which occurred during his youth and pushed him away from his family. However, the past finds him through the figure of his brother Marcos who, after their father´s death, arrives at the cottage with his wife, Laura, to discuss the sale of the lands they share by inheritance. Such meeting in the middle of that deserted and inaccessible location revives a secret kept asleep for years.

During the filming of a movie, a Spanish actor goes missing. Although his body is never found, the police conclude that he had an accident on the edge of a cliff. Many years later, the case returns to the spotlight.

Corina is a young woman with agoraphobia who rarely leaves home except to work at her local publishing house. After making a grave mistake with her company’s most famous book series, Corina must overcome her fears and embark on a journey to save her job and that of her colleagues.

After the injustice of being robbed of the prize for the best longaniza sausage in Chile, a spontaneous social movement surfaces in the small town of San Carlos, looking to obtain the precious “Denomination of Origin» and recover the pride and dignity.

Fresh from Mexico, where he solidified his career in the late 1940s, Benny Moré was the artist who, through music and dance, drove crowds wild. A wealthy politician hired him to perform at a dance with an electoral undertone. The bitterness of betrayal caused him to fail in his attempt to assemble the long-awaited jazz band, and he broke the contract. Frustrated and under the influence of alcohol and sex, his life spiraled out of control. With considerable effort, he reassembled his band and achieved success. An old vendetta embroiled him in a police conflict in Venezuela, from which he emerged acquitted. Famous and wealthy, he rebuilt the old family mansion, ignoring his grandfather’s warning that anyone who tried to prevent its collapse would meet their end. The excesses of his past led to a severe liver crisis that brought him to the brink of death, and his doctor permanently forbade him from drinking alcohol. Against all odds, he recovered and reappeared in Cuba’s leading cabarets and dance halls. One night, in the middle of a dance, confident because of his apparent good health, he violates the prohibition and his life ends as he had dreamed: He falls on the stage, in front of his audience, who go from delirium to dismay.

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.

Environments 12 is an artistic intervention into the histories of ambient soundscape recordings—the sampling of the natural world popularised by the wellness industry. It takes after Irv Teibel, an ambient new age music pioneer and field recordist who founded the ‘Environments Series’, 11 records produced across 1969-79. As a speculative 12th edition to the Environments Series, this record could be thought of as an inverted environmental recording. Rather than presenting the ‘sounds of nature’ on their own, it is about these sounds, how they came into being, and how they are being used to reprogram nature itself.

From the creators of Fisherman’s Friends, Mother’s Pride is a heartfelt comedy about a failing pub, a divided community, and a family desperately trying to hold itself together. The film follows Cal Harley (Jonno Davies, Better Man), a washed-up musician haunted by his past success. Returning to his hometown, he faces a family still grieving his mother’s death, and their beloved pub on the brink of closure. To make matters worse, Cal’s old rival, Edward Pritchard (Luke Treadaway, A Street Cat Named Bob) runs a bustling pub across the street, and is in a relationship with Cal’s first love, Abi (Gabriella Wilde). Determined to right his wrongs, Cal rediscovers the long-forgotten family ritual of brewing beer, alongside his brother Jake (James Buckley, The Inbetweeners), gradually regaining his confidence - and his voice. Cal sets out to challenge Pritchard in the prestigious CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) awards, all while trying to win back Abi with his heartfelt songs written just for her. As melodies mingle with hops, can Cal mend his broken family ties, reclaim his lost love, and rediscover himself? With Martin Clunes and Mark Addy filling out the cast, Mother’s Pride is a quintessentially British underdog story that’s warm, funny and full of heart.

When a messy millennial underachiever accidentally gets alien-pregnant she must overcome sceptical doctors, a useless baby-daddy, and her oversharing mum in order to survive and reclaim her life.

The Taranaki Media Archive a vital resource preserving the history of the Taranaki region presents a fresh journey through time.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Dublin International Film Festival - This witty, light-hearted Irish comedy-drama centres on a Friday night in a small-town cinema, as a series of comic mishaps draws an entire community together in unexpected and touching ways. Set in the 1980s, Once Upon a Time in a Cinema follows Earl (Colin Morgan, Belfast) the owner/manager of a regional Irish cinema. Amid financial struggles and failing equipment, Earl and his crew find themselves under siege from rogue rodents, belligerent patrons, a drunken projectionist, and the ultimate existential threat - the unstoppable march of new technology known as the Video Home System (VHS). To add to the pressure, Earl’s younger brother Gerald (Calam Lynch) is desperate to sell the struggling family business to a local businessman, who is in attendance on this chaotic night to see the cinema in action before making his final offer... Drawing from writer/director David Gleeson’s own experience growing up in a family of cinema owners, this is a love letter to the cinema experience.

In 18th century Venice, 20-year-old violin virtuoso Cecilia lives at the Pièta orphanage, where, despite her talent, she remains confined, knowing that marriage is the only way out. Yet, her life takes a turn after she meets Antonio Vivaldi, a brilliant and ambitious composer who becomes the new violin teacher. Guided by Vivaldi and his music, Cecilia finds the strength to challenge the destiny that once seemed inevitable.

- WINNER: Jury Prize, Berline International Film Festival - - WINNER: Best Supporting Performance, Berline International Film Festival - Winner of the Jury Prize and joint Best Supporting Performance award for Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, Queen at Sea is a powerful and deeply emotional drama. Juliette Binoche plays recently divorced academic Amanda, who relocates to London to care for her mother, Leslie (Calder-Marshall) who is living with advanced dementia. Amanda butts heads with her stepfather, Martin (Courtenay), the pair divided over whether Leslie still has the ability to make critical decisions in her own best interests. If not, who is responsible - a spouse, a child, an institution - to make that call? As Amanda and Martin are forced to make increasingly difficult choices, especially in regard to Martin’s role as Leslie’s carer, the repercussions spiral out of their control. In his long-awaited second feature, writer/director Lance Hammer delivers a thought-provoking and cerebral character study, anchored by powerhouse performances that are guaranteed to stay with you.

From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.

The cinema of Jane Schoenbrun is full of director surrogates, but few have felt closer to home than Kris (Hannah Einbender), an emerging filmmaker whose sexual frustration is reflected in her rigourously academic approach to her work, a worldview which is upended when she is hired to ‘reinvigorate’ the musty carcass of ‘70s slasher franchise Camp Miasma, whose influence has waned in the wake of endless shoddy sequels and cash-ins. Hoping to glean insights on how to tell a new story in this universe, Kris seeks out the original film’s final girl, Billy Preston (Gillian Anderson), a seductive recluse who lives in the hollowed-out set where she once found cinema stardom. Snowed in, Kris and Billy find their attraction spiralling into psychosexual mania as the line between reality and Miasma blurs. Schoenbrun’s attempt at the ‘sleepover classic’, Camp Miasma is at once hugely transgressive and invitingly cosy. As Kris finds freedom from over-intellectualising in the sublimity of sexual liberation, Schoenbrun takes their place as one of America’s most important young filmmakers, succeeding I Saw the TV Glow’s devastating lament for the life unlived for a mesmeric ode to horniness and matching your own freak.

- WINNER: NEXT Innovator Award, Sundance Film Festival - Domhnall Gleeson (About Time) stars in this delightfully dotty comedy that took home the NEXT Innovator Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The Incomer follows siblings Isla (Gayle Rankin, House of the Dragon) and Sandy (Grant O’Rourke, Outlander), who have lived alone on a remote, windswept Scottish island for 30 years since their parents disappeared. The siblings live a totally normal life, hunting seabirds, chatting to mythic creatures, and defending their isle from dreaded incomers. But their world is upended with the arrival of Daniel (Gleeson), an awkward and socially inept council worker, come to uproot them to the mainland. Daniel brings with him the strange mainland customs of paperwork, veganism, and wi-fi, while Isla and Sandy attempt to teach this outsider their eccentric “ways of the gull.” As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island. The Incomer is a winningly weird and refreshingly upbeat must-see.

- WINNER: Best Irish Film, Galway Film Fleadh - - OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - From producer Liam Neeson, this powerful true story of an amateur historian’s tenacious pursuit of truth won the Best Irish Film award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. The film follows Catherine Corless (BAFTA-winner Monica Dolan, Days of the Bagnold Summer) as she begins researching “Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home”, a former institution for unmarried mothers and their children in Tuam, County Galway. Catherine soon uncovers one of the darkest chapters in modern Irish history, a long-buried story of neglect and loss. Faced with deafening silence from the church and state, she embarks on a campaign for justice, confronting deep wounds that continue to shape Ireland today. Monica Dolan turns in a phenomenally convincing performance as Corless, worthy of her compassionate, intelligent real-life counterpart. The Lost Children of Tuam is a moving testimony to the power of perseverance, and a reminder that change can begin with one person.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Dublin International Film Festival - Take in the beauty of Ireland’s striking landscapes with The Three Urns, a delightful follow-up to the crowd-pleasing The Man in the Hat, starring Oscar-nominee Ciarán Hinds. Hinds plays Mr O’Connor, who, after years of living in France, sets out on a pilgrimage to his former home in Ireland to scatter his late wife’s ashes. When his car breaks down, O’Connor acquires a solar-panelled milk float, and an offbeat road trip along the scenic northwest coast of Donegal begins. Mr O’Connor’s journey is full of serendipitous encounters with a cohort of colourful characters, including a Lithuanian painter, an itinerant priest, horse traders and horse whisperers, a Choctaw native commemorating the great famine, and a group of mystic women worshipping at the ancient Beltany Stone Circle. Featuring a special appearance from Stephen Fry (after he lauded the first film), The Three Urns is a charming, joyful tale with a touch of whimsy. Book your tickets now for this funny and often moving look at reconnection and exploration.

Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion in this captivating historical drama from the acclaimed director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum, Captain Phillips). Set in 1381, in the aftermath of the devastating Black Plague, The Uprising centres on an England under the tyranny of the young King Richard II. In the lead role, Garfield plays an unnamed ploughman, grieving the loss of his wife and children to the plague. When harsh new taxes are enforced by corrupt officials in his town, local tensions reach a boiling point. Joined by the radical priest John Ball (Jamie Bell, All of Us Strangers), and military veteran Wat Tyler (Cosmo Jarvis, Shōgun) the ploughman transforms from a humble farmer to an outlaw leader, forming an army of the people to march on London and face the King’s might in a fight for justice. BAFTA-winning director Paul Greengrass brings his trademark gritty, verité style to this action-packed epic, the first film adaptation of the 14th century Peasants’ Revolt. Led by an excellent performance from Andrew Garfield, The Uprising is rounded out by a star cast including New Zealand’s own Thomasin McKenzie. Powerful, heartbreaking and captivating, make sure you see The Uprising on the big screen.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: South by Southwest London - Love and astronomy don’t mix in this refreshing take on the romantic comedy, based on Virginia Woolf’s novel and featuring an all-star cast. Haley Bennett (Widow Clicquot) plays Katharine Hilbery, an aspiring astronomer who is passionate about two things, and two things only: the stars and Cambridge University. Katharine’s controlling father (Timothy Spall) attempts to push her away from learning and into a marriage with a family friend, the pompous and clueless William (Jack Whitehall). With her independence under threat, Katharine turns to the suffragette movement, spearheaded by the straight-talking Mary (Lily Allen). However, Katharine’s life opens up further when she crosses paths with Ralph Denham, a working-class writer hired by her mother to help edit a sprawling family biography. As intellectual and romantic loyalties shift, Katharine is forced to re-evaluate her beliefs about love, ambition, and claiming her place in the world. Fun and contemporary in tone, this is an inventive adaptation of Woolf’s story that is as relevant today as it ever was.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - Whitetail is a smouldering psychological thriller set in the lush, isolated forests of Southern Ireland. The film centres on an extraordinary performance from Natasha O’Keeffe (Peaky Blinders) as Jen, a conservation park ranger. Tough as nails, Jen is a formidable presence in her community, especially when it comes to the poachers that have begun trespassing on her territory. However, Jen’s hardy exterior begins to crack when a familiar face from her past reappears. Her ex-boyfriend Oscar (Aaron McCusker, Shameless) has returned to town, dredging up painful memories of a devastating accident that occurred during their teen years. Along with the turmoil caused by the encroaching poachers, and new developments in her relationship with her father (Andrew Bennett, The Quiet Girl), Jen is forced to finally confront the trauma she has tried to outrun. Masterfully scripted, shot, scored and performed, Whitetail is a simmering spectacle that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled.

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Sundance Film Festival - Celebrate the opening of the 2026 Festival with the hilarious, profound, and highly-anticipated Wicker! An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention, Wicker tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who commissions a husband to be made by the local basketmaker (Peter Dinklage). When her wicker husband (Alexander Skarsgård) proves more spectacular than she ever imagined, his soulful spirit and unique prowess awaken something inside her, setting off a wave of jealousy, fascination, and upheaval that threatens the very fabric of village life. Wicker generated a massive amount of buzz upon its debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, earning a standing ovation and quickly becoming one of the most talked-about titles of the line-up. Colman and Skarsgård have earned praise for their brilliant performances, and stunning craftsmanship from the wizards at Wētā Workshop has put Wicker on the radar for awards season consideration. Do not miss it!