The Capitol

Rural NZ, 2006. Over one transformative summer, 14 year-old Sid Bookman discovers desire, identity and the internet, as she imitates the people she longs to be loved by. A debut feature film by Paloma Schneideman, and starring newcomer Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer and Noah Taylor. Coming to Aotearoa NZ cinemas October 8. The film premiered at Sundance Film Festival, where it was a finalist for the World Cinema Dramatic Award. With echoes of Rain (dir. Christine Jeffs, NZIFF 2001) in its sensual, intimate rendering of girlhood, the film belongs to a rare lineage of New Zealand cinema; emotionally raw, psychologically observant works unafraid of vulnerability, longing, awkwardness, and the heightened emotional world of youth.

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

Pitchblack Playback: Nirvana 'Nevermind' (35th Anniversary) *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered* Immerse yourself in Nirvana's hugely influential 'Nevermind' at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating its 35th anniversary. Hear this stunning album played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio on our powerful Screen One 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, GQ, Time Out, The Times, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. Duration: 49 minutes

' Pitchblack Playback: Stevie Wonder 'Songs In The Key Of Life ' (50th Anniversary) *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered* Immerse yourself in Stevie Wonder's all-time classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating the iconic album's 50th anniversary. Hear this stunning record played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio through 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: 115 minutes (including 10-minute interval)

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

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 robots are already here. Filmmakers behind these short films have created ambitious worlds in the near future for us to explore. Exposing the existential threat to us all from robots. Poke fun at the impending apocalypse with us, or take it as a serious warning. We explore possible futures and what it all means. This collection includes one AI generated film presented in the context of this theme. Book tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/after-the-robots-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=mUXXlicDVLh33l1jGkb2eNjmpHgmfFFAFVY1kY073AA&t=1788406499985

Beautiful stories of our land and our people. The movies in this collection showcase the work of talented New Zealand short film makers. Bold coming-of-age films sit alongside thoughtful drama, silly comedic fun, inventive fantasy and warm-hearted documentary. We explore unlikely friendships, face our past and step into the unfolding future. Book tickets here : https://events.humanitix.com/aotearoa-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=QeFxFV9sCcI8sLK4pGRvfAOoSwhUPdR7a-HqSA1QcoE&t=1788406292231

Beautiful stories of our land and our people. The movies in this collection showcase the work of talented New Zealand short film makers. Bold coming-of-age films sit alongside thoughtful drama, silly comedic fun, inventive fantasy and warm-hearted documentary. We explore unlikely friendships, face our past and step into the unfolding future. Book tickets here : https://events.humanitix.com/aotearoa-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=QeFxFV9sCcI8sLK4pGRvfAOoSwhUPdR7a-HqSA1QcoE&t=1788406292231

Award Winners Nominees will be announced in late September. Winners and film line-up will be announced on 14 October. Show Me Shorts is a competitive film festival with prizes for filmmakers who have achieved excellence. Watch all the Show Me Shorts award-winning movies in one collection, and enjoy the very best in local and international short film making. The films shown will be the winners of these award categories: Best NZ Film Award (Oscar qualifying) Best International Film Award (Oscar qualifying) DEGANZ Best Director Award DEGANZ Best Editor Award Script to Screen Best Screenplay Award Toi Whakaari Best Actor Award Kōawa Studios Best Cinematographer Award Run Time: TBC Rating: TBC Book Tockets here:https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-aotearoa-captioned-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=1GrSCOh40CXy9AP3EeA9S3rEQC3ArMih3WaIg8NU_KM&t=1788476722600

What is love? Placed into a variety of pressured situations, the characters in these short films still manage to find their humanity, their heart and their compassion. Exposing their bravery. If only we all had their courage. Drama, romance, coming-of-age, and of course musical romance is to be found here - exploring what tugs on our heartstrings. Book your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/heartstrings-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=3Z_nOMuaqtcc_BJB7zGlpawvwlvW9xt81lsxWRpTZ_M&t=1788407375796

Travel to the Kingdom of Norway - famous for its beautiful fjords, mountains, rivers and… trolls! Watch out for trolls. Also overcrowded fictional tunnels. There is lots of dark humour and drama to soak up in this collection of short films. As well as thoughtful satire, dreamy landscapes and the creative imaginings of some of Norway’s most iconic filmmakers. Book tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/norwegian-short-film-focus-show-me-shorts/tickets

In this collection of short films we explore intriguing worlds that are just one step from reality. We look through lenses of strangeness and meet amusingly unusual characters in odd settings. A puppet having an existential crisis, two Kung Fu masters on a date, an artist searching for the perfect thrift store find and a poet trapped in a society that frowns on talking. It’s an inventive reverie you won’t want to wake from. Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/oddballs-and-absurd-calls-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=qwqScrWsY4PSPwNnqjryBrP6U3hQW69hhSGBtceYtlc&t=1788407858832

Prepare to fear. The zombies are coming. A worm is giving you dark orders. And the coyotes are out there. Do not open the door or drink from that chalice. Strange creatures lurk, and our deepest fears can be brought to life. A decidedly frightful collection of short films. Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/run-for-your-life-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=qG1h-60yOrl92NGkpjV_RtJ8jmKV9YnpnUSeq0rkf-A&t=1788407609668

Taste a selection of highlight short films from Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Inspiring and thoughtful stories include long-distance love on a distant planet, precocious children up to mischief, a whole town stuck waiting for bad luck to pass, and a man stuck in a time loop. Comedy, science fiction, romance and coming-of-age classics abound. Book Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-sampler-show-me-shorts-film-festival-rtqqpbm5?h=uTKLSfAXjTdCbafAstM4hCQlSfyucdRo9OXoHlr8xB4&t=1788405982726

In this collection of short films for children and their families, cute animals and inquisitive insects spring to life in vibrant animations. Learn about kindness, curiosity and heart as they defeat negativity and overcome bullying by working together. With a dose of magic and explosions for good measure! Find out why this is one of the most popular sections of Show Me Shorts. Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/whanau-friendly-show-me-shorts-film-festival/tickets?h=K7ZwDWBvB4xmfs01J6dJAwFM7RMR47GGMMFeq486uHo&t=1788407137542

HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS returns to The Capitol for One Night Only! A truly unique and creatively comedic vision that had the Terror-Fi crowd in stitches at its New Zealand Premiere, and sold out our one-off screening in 2024, returns to the big screen. HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS is a ‘must see’ in a cinema full of people! “A drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.” An unexpected visionary work that will rip you a new perspective on classic cinematic art. It is exciting in ways you cannot imagine and must be seen to be believed. – Michael Talbot-Haynes, Film Threat Hundreds of Beavers exists at the crossroads of Looney Tunes, Benny Hill, Cannibal: The Musical, Blazing Saddles, and Adult Swim. – Matt Donato, Slashfilm Come to the cinema early to enjoy our themed cocktail and custom pre-show. Directed by Mike Cheslik, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS stars Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Olivia Graves, Wes Tank, Doug Mancheski, and Luis Rico. HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS premiered at Fantasia, Sitges, Fantastic Fest and Terror-Fi.

Terror-Fi Present: OTHER MOMMY (Opening Night Event Screening) Mommy says be first to see the frightening new horror OTHER MOMMY at our special event screening! “Bela, an eight-year-old girl living in a home with marital problems, confronts a sinister entity that comes out of her closet. The presence, whom she calls "Other Mommy," becomes increasingly threatening to her and her family.” Come to the cinema early to enjoy our limited edition cocktail and custom pre-show. Genre: Horror Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, with Arian Moayed and Karen Allen Directed by: Rob Savage Screenplay by: Nathan Elston, based on the novel Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman Producer: James Wan, p.g.a. Executive Producers: Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Rob Savage, Josh Malerman, Ryan Lewis

The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival. Paris. Art Deco. Scandal. Survival. From the salons of 1920s Paris to exile in America and a remarkable revival in today’s art world, Tamara de Lempicka lived with the same boldness she painted. This striking documentary traces the life behind the iconic portraits, glamorous nudes and high-society sheen - revealing an artist who turned reinvention into an art form of its own. For lovers of art, style, history and women who refused to behave quietly.