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EVENT Special Event
FESTIVAL FESTIVAL, NO COMPS
NO COMPS NO COMPS
Q&A with a Q&A

Tuesday 10, November

Virginia Woolf's Night & Day

Virginia Woolf's Night & Day

MContent may offend

Tuesday 10, November

The Uprising

The Uprising

R16Bloody violence & cruelty

Tuesday 10, November

Parky

Parky

E

Tuesday 10, November

Bad Apples

Bad Apples

R13Violence, cruelty & offensive language

Tuesday 10, November

Wednesday 11, November

Queen at Sea

Queen at Sea

MOffensive language, sexual violence themes & sexual material

Wednesday 11, November

Hill

Hill

E

Wednesday 11, November

Derek vs Derek

Derek vs Derek

MOffensive language

Wednesday 11, November

The Incomer

The Incomer

MViolence, offensive language, sexual references & nudity

Wednesday 11, November

Thursday 12, November

Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish

MOffensive language

Thursday 12, November

Parky

Parky

E

Thursday 12, November

Whitetail

Whitetail

MViolence, offensive language & sex scenes

Thursday 12, November

California Schemin'

California Schemin'

MOffensive language, drug use, sexual references & suicide

Thursday 12, November

Friday 13, November

The Three Urns

The Three Urns

MOffensive language

Friday 13, November

Queen at Sea

Queen at Sea

MOffensive language, sexual violence themes & sexual material

Friday 13, November

Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

M

Friday 13, November

The Lost Children of Tuam

The Lost Children of Tuam

MContent may disturb

Friday 13, November

Saturday 14, November

Parky

Parky

E

Saturday 14, November

A Talent for Murder

A Talent for Murder

M

Saturday 14, November

Ink

Ink

R13

Saturday 14, November

Elsinore

Elsinore

M

Saturday 14, November

Sunday 15, November

500 Miles

500 Miles

MOffensive language

Sunday 15, November

My Duchess

My Duchess

MOffensive language

Sunday 15, November

Prima Facie

Prima Facie

TBC

Sunday 15, November

Virginia Woolf's Night & Day

Virginia Woolf's Night & Day

MContent may offend

Sunday 15, November

Monday 16, November

Hill

Hill

E

Monday 16, November

Parky

Parky

E

Monday 16, November

Everybody to Kenmure Street

Everybody to Kenmure Street

E

Monday 16, November

The Uprising

The Uprising

R16Bloody violence & cruelty

Monday 16, November

Tuesday 17, November

The Incomer

The Incomer

MViolence, offensive language, sexual references & nudity

Tuesday 17, November

The Three Urns

The Three Urns

MOffensive language

Tuesday 17, November

Prima Facie

Prima Facie

TBC

Tuesday 17, November

California Schemin'

California Schemin'

MOffensive language, drug use, sexual references & suicide

Tuesday 17, November

Wednesday 18, November

The Uprising

The Uprising

R16Bloody violence & cruelty

Wednesday 18, November

Borges and Me

Borges and Me

MOffensive language, sexual references & drug use

Wednesday 18, November

The Lost Children of Tuam

The Lost Children of Tuam

MContent may disturb

Wednesday 18, November

Ink

Ink

R13

Wednesday 18, November

Thursday 19, November

Chopin, A Sonata in Paris

Chopin, A Sonata in Paris

MSex scenes & offensive language

Thursday 19, November

You Can See Everything

You Can See Everything

TBCOffensive language, sexual references & nudity

Thursday 19, November

Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine

TBCViolence, offensive language, drug use & suicide

Thursday 19, November

Friday 20, November

Chopin, A Sonata in Paris

Chopin, A Sonata in Paris

MSex scenes & offensive language

Friday 20, November

You Can See Everything

You Can See Everything

TBCOffensive language, sexual references & nudity

Friday 20, November

Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine

TBCViolence, offensive language, drug use & suicide

Friday 20, November

Saturday 21, November

Beyond Utopian (Korea) NZAPFF, Plus Q&A

Beyond Utopian (Korea) NZAPFF, Plus Q&A

E

Saturday 21, November

No Other Choice (Korea) NZAPFF

No Other Choice (Korea) NZAPFF

MViolence, sexual references & offensive language

Saturday 21, November

Where Beauty Hides (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

Where Beauty Hides (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

Saturday 21, November

Sunday 22, November

Decision to Leave

Decision to Leave

MViolence, offensive language, sex scenes, suicide & content that may disturb

Sunday 22, November

Demon Agent (China 2026)  NZAPFF

Demon Agent (China 2026) NZAPFF

Sunday 22, November

I Know Who You Are (China 2026) NZAPFF

I Know Who You Are (China 2026) NZAPFF

M

Sunday 22, November

Monday 23, November

Cold War 1997 (China 2026) NZAPFF

Cold War 1997 (China 2026) NZAPFF

Monday 23, November

The Last Blossom (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

The Last Blossom (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

Monday 23, November

Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine

TBCViolence, offensive language, drug use & suicide

Monday 23, November

Heart of the Beast (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

Heart of the Beast (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

MViolence & injury detail

Monday 23, November

Tuesday 24, November

Scare Out  (China 2026) NZAPFF

Scare Out (China 2026) NZAPFF

Tuesday 24, November

Dear You (China 2026) NZAPFF

Dear You (China 2026) NZAPFF

Tuesday 24, November

Goodbye My Car (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

Goodbye My Car (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

Tuesday 24, November

Midnight Swan (Japan) NZAPFF

Midnight Swan (Japan) NZAPFF

Tuesday 24, November

Wednesday 25, November

Pitchblack Playback: Phil Collins 'Face Value'

Pitchblack Playback: Phil Collins 'Face Value'

Wednesday 25, November

EVENT Special Event
FESTIVAL FESTIVAL, NO COMPS
NO COMPS NO COMPS
Q&A with a Q&A
500 Miles

500 Miles

MOffensive language

- 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.

Sunday 15, November

A Talent for Murder

A Talent for Murder

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- 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!

Saturday 14, November

Bad Apples

Bad Apples

R13Violence, cruelty & offensive language

- 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 teacher at a swanky private primary school 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.

Tuesday 10, November

Beyond Utopian (Korea) NZAPFF, Plus Q&A

Beyond Utopian (Korea) NZAPFF, Plus Q&A

E

A suspenseful, riveting portrait of the lengths people will go to gain freedom, BEYOND UTOPIA follows various families as they attempt to flee North Korea, one of the most oppressive places on Earth, a land they grew up believing was a paradise. 긴장감 넘치고 손에 땀을 쥐게 하는 자유를 향한 여정을 담은 다큐멘터리《비욘드 유토피아(BEYOND UTOPIA)》는 지구상에서 가장 억압적인 국가 중 하나이자, 주민들이 어린 시절부터 낙원이라고 믿으며 살아온 북한을 탈출하려는 여러 가족들의 이야기를 따라간다.

Saturday 21, November

Borges and Me

Borges and Me

MOffensive language, sexual references & drug use

- 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. In the early 1970s, Parini (Fionn Whitehead, Dunkirk), as a young doctoral student, 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.

Wednesday 18, November

California Schemin'

California Schemin'

MOffensive language, drug use, sexual references & suicide

- 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.

Thursday 12, November

Tuesday 17, November

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Chopin, A Sonata in Paris

Chopin, A Sonata in Paris

MSex scenes & offensive language

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.

Thursday 19, November

Friday 20, November

Show Future Dates
Cold War 1997 (China 2026) NZAPFF

Cold War 1997 (China 2026) NZAPFF

In 2017, newly appointed Secretary for Security candidate M.B. Lee suddenly goes missing. In response, Commissioner of Police Sean Lau turns to veteran barrister Oswald Kan for assistance, leading to the reopening of a mysterious file from 1994... 2017年,新任保安局局长热门人选M.B. Lee突然离奇失踪。为应对此事,警务处处长**刘杰辉(Sean Lau)寻求资深大律师简奥伟(Oswald Kan)**的协助调查,由此重新开启了一份尘封已久、可追溯至1994年的神秘档案……

Monday 23, November

Dear You (China 2026) NZAPFF

Dear You (China 2026) NZAPFF

Dear You (China 2026) After her debt-ridden grandson secretly travels to Thailand in search of her supposedly billionaire husband, a humble Chaoshan grandmother discovers that her husband died long ago — and that an unknown woman’s decades of remittance letters have quietly revealed a timeless bond of love, sacrifice, and the most moving “love letter” she never expected. 负债累累的孙子瞒着家人前往泰国,寻找外婆那位据说身家亿万的丈夫。然而,这位朴实的潮汕老奶奶却因此发现,丈夫其实早已离世多年。随着一封封神秘女子数十年来持续寄来的汇款信件逐渐揭开尘封往事,一段跨越岁月的深厚情谊也浮出水面。爱与牺牲、思念与守候,最终汇聚成一封她从未料想到、却最令人动容的“情书”。

Tuesday 24, November

Decision to Leave

Decision to Leave

MViolence, offensive language, sex scenes, suicide & content that may disturb

While investigating a possible murder case, a detective who employs idiosyncratic investigative methods becomes infatuated with the dead man’s beguiling widow – and potential killer – in this lush, mesmerising murder-mystery, with shades of Hitchcock’s Vertigo, from South Korean virtuoso and NZIFF favourite Park Chan-wook, winner of Best Director at Cannes 2022. Handsome and happily married ace police detective Hae-joon (Park Hae-il) works the homicide squad in bustling Busan. His wife’s job in the distant seaside town of Ipo means they mainly live apart. Her absence makes things easier when Hae-joon, an insomniac, spends his nights on stakeouts – although the latter are few and far between, given the lack of murders to investigate. All that changes when a man’s body is found at the base of a mountain and Hae-joon encounters the defunct man’s wife, enigmatic and striking Seo-rae (Tang Wei). Curious about her blithe attitude regarding her husband’s death, Hae-joon stakes out her apartment – and continues to do so, long after Seo-rae has ceased to be a suspect… – Sandra Reid

Sunday 22, November

Demon Agent (China 2026)  NZAPFF

Demon Agent (China 2026) NZAPFF

Di Shao, a gifted young detective who dreams of becoming the greatest sleuth in Chang'an, possesses brilliant deductive skills and an even sharper tongue. Asa, a rookie wolf-demon constable, is a formidable fighter with a kind and honest heart. When a mysterious murder case forces these unlikely partners to work together... 年轻有为的天才侦探狄绍,梦想成为长安城最伟大的神探。他不仅拥有过人的推理能力,更以犀利毒辣的口才闻名。初出茅庐的狼妖捕快阿萨则身手不凡,性格善良正直、坦率真诚。 一桩离奇的凶杀案让这对看似格格不入的搭档不得不携手合作。在追查真相的过程中,他们接连遭遇扑朔迷离的案件、错综复杂的阴谋以及接踵而至的危险挑战。随着调查逐步深入,一个足以撼动整个长安城的巨大秘密,也开始渐渐浮出水面……

Sunday 22, November

Derek vs Derek

Derek vs Derek

MOffensive language

- 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.

Wednesday 11, November

Elsinore

Elsinore

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- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Telluride Film Festival - - OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - Andrew Scott is astonishing in this powerful, deeply moving, and inspiring story of the actor Ian Charleson, who faced incredible odds while preparing to play Hamlet at the National Theatre. Scott plays Ian Charleson in 1989, discontented with his career stagnation despite early success in the Best Picture winners Chariots of Fire (1981) and Ghandi (1982). The chance of a lifetime soon comes along, when Daniel Day-Lewis unexpectedly departs the role of Hamlet at London’s National Theatre. But dream collides with nightmare, as Charleson faces a devastating AIDS diagnosis. Determined to seize his last opportunity for meaning, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him. Alongside a career-best turn from Scott, Olivia Colman delivers a masterclass performance as a doctor treating Charleson and fellow gay men during the HIV epidemic. Elsinore received a massive standing ovation at its recent Toronto International Film Festival screening; don’t miss out on seeing this stirring tribute to the meaning of life and art.

Saturday 14, November

Everybody to Kenmure Street

Everybody to Kenmure Street

E

- 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.

Monday 16, November

Goodbye My Car (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

Goodbye My Car (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

Hiroshi Nanjo, a self-proclaimed legendary movie star, faces the biggest crisis of his life at age 70. It all begins when his long-time rival, Makoto Ozaki who co-starred with Nanjo in the career-defining hit Harley Rider—gets into a motorcycle accident. A misinterpreted comment from Nanjo quickly spirals out of control, leading to a viral headline: "Star Actor Hiroshi Nanjo (70) to Voluntarily Surrender His Driver’s License!"… 自称“伝説の映画スター”である**南条弘(ひろし)は、70歳にして人生最大の危機に直面する。きっかけは、彼の長年のライバルであり、キャリアを代表する大ヒット作『ハーレーライダー』で共演した尾崎誠(まこと)**が、バイク事故に遭ったことだった。 その後、南条の何気ないコメントが誤って受け取られ、騒動は瞬く間に拡大。ついにはSNSで拡散され、世間を騒がせる見出しが躍ることとなる。 「大スター・南条弘(70)、自主的に運転免許を返納へ!」 しかし、この一件は単なる誤解から始まったものであり、やがて南条は予想もしなかった大騒動の渦中へと巻き込まれていく……。

Tuesday 24, November

Heart of the Beast (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

Heart of the Beast (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

MViolence & injury detail

“Heart of the Beast” (2026) follows retired Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog Odin as they struggle to survive a 58 mile journey through the Alaskan wilderness after a catastrophic plane crash.

Monday 23, November

Hill

Hill

E

- 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.

Wednesday 11, November

Monday 16, November

Show Future Dates
I Know Who You Are (China 2026) NZAPFF

I Know Who You Are (China 2026) NZAPFF

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I Know Who You Are (China 2026) In 1949, during the days leading up to Proclamation of the People's Republic of China, Feng Jingbo, a commissioned Lt. Colonel of Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (BIS) with code number 5182, receives an order from his superior Yan Diankun to stay behind to collect intelligence, while others retreat to Hong Kong and Taiwan. Xiao Dali, a dedicated and stubborn local public security officer of the new republic, becomes highly suspicious of Feng during the Campaign to Suppress Counterrevolutionaries.... 1949年,中华人民共和国成立前夕,正值风云激荡的历史时刻。国民党保密局中校特工、代号5182的冯静波接到上级阎殿坤的命令:当其他人员陆续撤往香港和台湾时,他必须留在内地继续潜伏,搜集情报。 与此同时,新中国成立初期,公安干警肖大力在轰轰烈烈的镇压反革命运动中,逐渐对冯静波产生了强烈怀疑。肖大力忠诚坚定、执着顽强,不断追查冯静波的真实身份;而冯静波则在复杂险恶的环境中小心周旋,竭力隐藏自己的秘密。 随着调查不断深入,两人展开了一场围绕信仰、忠诚与生存的惊心较量。在时代洪流的裹挟下,他们的命运也被紧紧交织在一起……。

Sunday 22, November

Ink

Ink

R13

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Venice Film Festival - - OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - The latest film from British cinema royalty Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Ink charts the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s notorious newspaper The Sun, and the creation of the UK’s tabloid culture. Guy Pearce (The Brutalist) stars as Murdoch, alongside Jack O’Connell (Sinners) as newspaper editor Larry Lamb, newly assigned to oversee the fledgling daily paper. Tasked with attracting new readers in the competitive British media market, Lamb devises a new tactic - throw anything onto the page that will turn heads, no matter the veracity. The Sun sees a massive spike in readership, and this new broad scope allows Jules Davies (Claire Foy) to break through the male-dominated hierarchy. But as the paper circulation grows, so too does the number of its critics. Already generating awards season buzz, the fast-paced and gripping Ink features riveting performances from its star cast, in a thrilling exploration of this controversial newsroom legacy.

Saturday 14, November

Wednesday 18, November

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Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish

MOffensive language

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.

Thursday 12, November

Midnight Swan (Japan) NZAPFF

Midnight Swan (Japan) NZAPFF

Nagisa is a transgender woman. Growing up as a man in Hiroshima, Nagisa faces prejudice and is ostracized by society. She leaves Hiroshima and lives in Tokyo where she works as a dancer in a nightclub. Her distant niece, Ichika, is a middle school student neglected by her mother. After being kicked out of her home, Ichika travels to Tokyo and starts living with Nagisa. Although initially reluctant, Nagisa takes Ichika in and eventually starts to care for the shy, isolated child. In return, Ichika slowly starts to open up, helped in part by her love of ballet. トランスジェンダー女性のナギサは、広島で男性として育ちながら、偏見や差別にさらされ、社会から疎外されてきた。やがて広島を離れ、東京でナイトクラブのダンサーとして生計を立てている。 一方、ナギサとは疎遠だった姪のイチカは、中学生でありながら母親から十分な愛情を受けられずに育っていた。家を追い出されたイチカは東京へ向かい、ナギサのもとで暮らし始める。 当初は戸惑いながらも、ナギサはイチカを受け入れ、内気で孤独な少女を次第に大切に思うようになる。そしてイチカもまた、ナギサとの生活や大好きなバレエを通して、少しずつ心を開いていく。 傷つきながらも懸命に生きてきた二人は、共に過ごす日々の中で家族の絆を育み、それぞれが新たな希望と居場所を見つけていく。

Tuesday 24, November

My Duchess

My Duchess

MOffensive language

Screen legends Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini are bringing old Hollywood class to this year’s Festival with My Duchess, from British cinema stalwart Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral). Collins plays American socialite Wallis Simpson, whose life changed when she met the future King Edward VIII. Their love affair led to his eventual abdication and made her the most talked-about woman in the world. My Duchess picks up after the death of Edward, now Duke of Windsor, in 1972. Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor, lives a secluded life in her Paris chateau, surrounded by loyal companions—Jean-Claude (Laurent Lafitte), her colourful confidant, and Louis (Buom Tihngang), her devoted butler. Enter Maître Suzanne Blum (Isabella Rossellini), her trusted lawyer turned predator. What begins as protection becomes obsession, as Blum isolates, manipulates, and controls her client. Wallis and her allies must fight back in a dangerous game of deceit and power. Featuring a career-best and fearless performance from Collins in the title role, My Duchess plays out like a gothic thriller exploring fame, aging and dark manipulation behind closed doors.

Sunday 15, November

No Other Choice (Korea) NZAPFF

No Other Choice (Korea) NZAPFF

MViolence, sexual references & offensive language

A manager at a paper company whose life is upended when he is suddenly laid off due to corporate downsizing and automation. Faced with mounting financial pressures, including mortgage payments and the need to maintain his family’s stability, Man-su becomes increasingly desperate... 제지회사에서 관리자로 일하던 **만수(Man-su)**는 기업의 구조조정과 자동화 도입으로 갑작스럽게 해고되면서 삶이 송두리째 흔들리기 시작한다. 주택담보대출 상환은 물론 가족의 안정된 생활까지 책임져야 하는 상황에서 점점 커져가는 경제적 압박에 직면한 그는 절박한 상황으로 내몰린다. 저축은 바닥을 드러내고 현실의 무게는 더욱 무거워지는 가운데, 만수는 점차 불안과 절망에 휩싸인다. 가족을 지키고 삶의 존엄을 되찾기 위해 고군분투하던 그는 결국 생존과 도덕성 사이에서 어려운 선택을 해야 하는 기로에 서게 된다. 이어지는 시련 속에서 만수는 일, 가족, 그리고 인생의 진정한 가치가 무엇인지 다시금 되돌아보게 된다.

Saturday 21, November

Parky

Parky

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Sir Michael Parkinson, often affectionately known as “Parky”, was one of the most ubiquitous figures on UK Television. This riveting new documentary examines the career and milestones of the man known as “the great British talkshow host.” How did a miner’s son from working-class Yorkshire, who rose to become television’s greatest interviewer and a knighted Sir, never truly believe in himself? As told in his own words, and from those closest to him - his wife, Lady Mary, and sons Nick and Mike - Parky is a revelatory portrait of an icon. From his childhood in the South Yorkshire village of Cudworth, and his successful stint in uniform with the National service, to his journalism career and eventual television stardom, this tell-all uncovers the brilliant and complicated man. Over 20 years, Parkinson hosted more than 2,000 guests on his eponymous show, from Hollywood actors to sports stars, comedians, and intellectual figures. Parky features quintessential clips with some of these legendary guests, including Dame Julie Andrews, Sir Billy Connolly, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Paul McCartney, and many more. An enthralling combination of intimate insights from his family, as well as classic clips from his beloved show, Parky is essential viewing.

Tuesday 10, November

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Pitchblack Playback: Phil Collins 'Face Value'

Pitchblack Playback: Phil Collins 'Face Value'

Pitchblack Playback: Phil Collins 'Face Value' (5.1 Mix) *Please arrive before event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered* Immerse yourself in Steven Wilson's stunning new 5.1 mix of Phil Collins' classic debut 'Face Value' at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, followed by a screening of a recently filmed conversation between Phil and Steven. Hear this stunning record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful cinema sound system. No phones; no talking; no signing; 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 recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, What Hi-Fi?, GQ, Time Out, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. Duration: 'Face Value' (47 mins) Q&A Screening (60 mins)

Wednesday 25, November

Prima Facie

Prima Facie

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- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - Oscar-nominee Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) stars in this adaptation of Suzie Miller’s smash-hit play, a piercing legal drama that exposes the perils of a system that forces victims to prove their assault. Erivo plays Tessa, a no-nonsense, accomplished lawyer from a working-class background. A powerful presence in the courtroom, Tessa skillfully dismantles opposing arguments, finds weaknesses, and holds her opponents to the letter of the law. She believes the legal system is at its best when all parties receive the best representation possible. Tessa’s life is turned upside down when she becomes the victim of sexual assault by a colleague, exposing her directly to how harsh and misogynistic the law can be to traumatized women seeking justice. Erivo delivers a performance both heartbreaking and inspiring, supported by a terrific supporting cast including Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen), Simon Russel Beale (The Choral), and Elizabeth Dulau (Andor). Prima Facie has wowed audiences at its very recent Toronto International Film Festival debut, with Oscar buzz swirling for Cynthia Erivo’s complex performance. Hard-hitting and intelligent, Prima Facie is must-watch viewing at this year’s Festival.

Sunday 15, November

Tuesday 17, November

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Queen at Sea

Queen at Sea

MOffensive language, sexual violence themes & sexual material

- 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.

Wednesday 11, November

Friday 13, November

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Scare Out  (China 2026) NZAPFF

Scare Out (China 2026) NZAPFF

A major breach of China’s classified intelligence triggers an urgent response from a national security unit, determined to expose the traitor behind it. However, successive arrest missions suffer severe setbacks, driving tensions ever higher. As the investigation deepens, suspicion unexpectedly turns inward—toward members of the task force itself. Caught in a vortex of trust and betrayal, a silent struggle quietly unfolds. 中国高度机密情报系统遭遇重大泄密事件,国家安全部门迅速展开行动,誓要揪出隐藏在幕后出卖机密的叛徒。然而,一次次抓捕行动接连受挫,不仅未能锁定目标,反而使局势愈发紧张复杂。 随着调查不断深入,怀疑的矛头竟开始转向专案组内部,昔日并肩作战的同僚纷纷成为被审视的对象。在真相与谎言交织、信任与背叛碰撞的漩涡之中,一场无声却惊心动魄的较量悄然展开。究竟谁是真正的内鬼?而在层层迷雾之后,又隐藏着怎样不为人知的秘密……。

Tuesday 24, November

Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

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- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Telluride Film Festival - - OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival - Seven-time Oscar-nominee Mike Leigh returns with Tender Loving Care, an uplifting story of family that the legendary writer/director says will be his final film. The film follows a week in the life of Amy (Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay), a dedicated social worker who gives everything she has to support those in need. Amy’s personal life is upended when her beloved father begins facing serious health issues, forcing her and her mother to accept a painful new reality. Amy shares laughter, tears, and vital perspective with her lifelong best friend Rosie (Alice Bailey Johnson), whom she has recently moved back in with. Rosie’s wit and warmth serve as an essential anchor for both women as they navigate the uncertain waters of approaching middle age. O’Flynn and Bailey Johnson deliver compellingly authentic performances in this poignant, uplifting celebration of resilience and compassion from one of the great masters of film. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Mike Leigh’s swan song on the big screen.

Friday 13, November

The Incomer

The Incomer

MViolence, offensive language, sexual references & nudity

- 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.

Wednesday 11, November

Tuesday 17, November

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The Last Blossom (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

The Last Blossom (Japan 2026) NZAPFF

Akutsu, an elderly inmate serving life in prison, is on the verge of a lonely death in his solitary cell. The voice mocking him belongs to a balsam flower with an uncanny ability to talk. Through their ‘conversation,’ Akutsu begins to reflect on his past. Out in the yard, a balsam flower grows. Akutsu shares his new home with Nana, a woman six years his junior, and her newborn son Kensuke. From their veranda, they watch a massive fireworks display... 終身刑を受けて服役中の高齢の受刑者・阿久津は、独房で孤独な死を迎えようとしていた。そんな彼をからかう声の主は、不思議にも言葉を話すホウセンカの花だった。その奇妙な“対話”を通して、阿久津は自身の過去を振り返り始める。 中庭には一輪のホウセンカが咲いている。かつて阿久津は、6歳年下の女性奈々と、生まれたばかりの息子健介とともに暮らしていた。新しい住まいの縁側から、三人は夜空を彩る壮大な花火大会を眺めていたのだった……。

Monday 23, November

The Lost Children of Tuam

The Lost Children of Tuam

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- 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.

Friday 13, November

Wednesday 18, November

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The Three Urns

The Three Urns

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- 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-paneled 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.

Friday 13, November

Tuesday 17, November

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The Uprising

The Uprising

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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. Lead 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.

Tuesday 10, November

Monday 16, November

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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day

Virginia Woolf's Night & Day

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- 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.

Tuesday 10, November

Sunday 15, November

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Where Beauty Hides (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

Where Beauty Hides (New Zealand 2026) NZAPFF

follows Vivian, a celebrated former news anchor who has long stepped away from investigative journalism. When she is approached by her publisher with the opportunity to track down the country’s most elusive romance novelist, L. E. Gesner, who famously has never been seen...

Saturday 21, November

Whitetail

Whitetail

MViolence, offensive language & sex scenes

- 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.

Thursday 12, November

Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine

TBCViolence, offensive language, drug use & suicide

Shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris (John Malkovich) and Lee (Sam Rockwell) are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief, MJ (Steve Buscemi). Amongst the Island's iconic statues, and as the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris's newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students (Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas) threatens to send everyone’s trip to this remote paradise sideways.

Thursday 19, November

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You Can See Everything

You Can See Everything

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Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss. From boundary-pushing directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim comes You Can See Everything.

Thursday 19, November

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