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Explore our latest films screenings below.
We screen our films at Centrestage on Don Street, Invercargill.
Doors open at 6:30pm with the film starting at 7pm sharp.
The money maker
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Screening starts at 7pm sharp.
In post-war France, Jan Bojarski, a young Polish refugee, became the greatest counterfeiter of all time, the "Cézanne of counterfeit money". For more than fifteen years, this man led a double life, unbeknownst to his family, making counterfeits in a garden shed that were "truer" than the bills issued by the Banque de France... All these years, this peerless counterfeiter managed to avoid being caught by the police, and became the bête noire of Commissaire Mattei in a hunt that, for these two obsessives, turned into a duel.
it was just an accident
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Iranian filmmaking master Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025 for this story of a minor accident that sets in motion a series of escalating consequences.
When auto mechanic Vahid unexpectedly encounters the man who may have been his torturer in prison, he kidnaps him with the intention to exact vengeance. But since the sole clue to Eghbal’s identity is the distinct squeak of his prosthetic leg, Vahid turns to a loose circle of other now-freed victims for confirmation. And the danger only escalates. As they deal with their past and diverging worldviews, the group struggles to decide: Is this him, without a doubt? What would retribution mean, in actuality?
dead man’s wire
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On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis, entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck.
the weed eaters
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Four holidaying friends come across a strain of weed that gives them the most extreme case of the munchies ever recorded in this cannibalistic New Zealand horror.
When Jules (Alice May Connolly) joins her new boyfriend on a New Year’s Eve getaway with his old high school mates, she’s looking to get some peace and quiet, smoke a bit of weed, and make some new friends. But when the holidaymakers stumble across their host’s long-forgotten stash of ancient weed, things quickly take a turn for the nightmarish. By the time they figure out the weed’s strange effect - an insatiable hunger for human flesh - it’s too late, and the four would-be friends become accidental cannibals. Their efforts to cover up their crime trigger a darkly comic spiral of panic, blame, and even more cannibalism that Jules is determined to survive - even if she’s the only one.
mistress dispeller
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Teacher Wang works as a 'mistress dispeller' in China, hired to break up affairs by any means necessary. Through one of her cases, this documentary explores the ways class, capital, and culture collide to shape romantic relationships in contemporary China.
sgt haane
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Alex Tarrant (NCIS: Hawai'i) is Sgt. Haane Manahi, revered soldier of the 28th Māori Battalion who fought in World War II, in this film from filmmaker Tearepa Kahi (Muru, Poi E: The Story of Our Song). Haane is told that taking the German desert fortress of Takrouna will be a 'cakewalk'. But when the chain of command collapses under enemy fire, Haane leads a small group of Māori Battalion soldiers – all related, all cousins – up a precipitous cliff face and into the pages of history – where his Victoria Cross recommendation and its downgrade continue to echo throughout his descendants today.
the president’s cake
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Screening starts at 7pm sharp.
A little girl must make a great cake for Saddam Hussein, or face the consequences, in this Cannes-winning feature.
It’s “draw day” across Iraq, when schools select students for the honour of bringing items to their mandatory local celebrations of President Saddam Hussein’s birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia lives in the historic marshes with her spirited grandmother, Bibi. Before school, Bibi teaches Lamia clever tricks to avoid being chosen for the president’s cake. However, when Musa, the authoritative teacher, calls Lamia’s name for the most challenging task—the birthday cake—she has no choice but to accept. Refusing could mean imprisonment or even death.
The scammers
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Two friends on a small island in Brittany discover the lottery winner is dead with the winning ticket. They plan a village-wide scam to take his place.
not only fred dagg but also john clarke
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When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, the world mourned an icon. A defining comedic voice who wrote and appeared in numerous films and TV productions, and who – in a beloved double act with Bryan Dawe – skewered political hypocrisy for almost 30 years on current affairs shows, he gave away very little about his own life. At home, by contrast, he was an open book. In a remarkable series of recorded conversations between John and his daughter, writer/director Lorin Clarke, he traces his steadfast resistance to authority back to his childhood and offers delightful insights into his four decades in the entertainment industry.
deaf
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Screening starts at 7pm sharp.
Berlin Film Festival award winner about a deaf woman's journey into motherhood, her struggles to connect with her daughter, the tension that forms between her and her hearing husband, and how these issues arise within a society lacking adequate accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
pillion
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Winner of the Cannes screenplay prize, this atypical rom-com stars Harry Melling (Harry Potter) as a weedy wallflower letting life pass him by. That is, until Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), the impossibly handsome leader of a motorcycle club, takes him on as his submissive.
my brothers band
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Diagnosed with leukaemia, a successful orchestra conductor learns that he is adopted, and his younger brother is in a village marching band. The conductor decides to help them win a regional contest.
The Secret agent
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Set during Brazil’s military dictatorship in 1977, The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto) follows Armando, a former academic living under a false identity as he arrives in Recife during carnival hoping to reunite with his son and find safety. Instead, he becomes caught in a dangerous web of political persecution, corruption, and resistance. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and featuring a powerful lead performance from Wagner Moura, this gripping historical thriller blends suspense with sharp social commentary to explore fear, survival, and resilience under authoritarian rule.
the rule of jenny pen
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The writer-director of Coming Home in the Dark adapts another one of Owen Marshall's short stories with Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow in lead roles. Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.
Mr Burton
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Marc Evans, this stirring biographical drama traces the early life of legendary actor Richard Burton. Harry Lawtey (Industry) stars as the young Richard Jenkins, a miner’s son growing up in Port Talbot in 1942, restless and ambitious amid the hardships of war and family struggle. His life changes when his natural flair for performance is spotted by his dedicated teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones), who takes him under his wing and nurtures his extraordinary potential. With the steady support of kindly landlady Ma Smith (Lesley Manville), Richard begins to glimpse a future far beyond his beginnings. Yet as the world of professional acting draws closer, the weight of his past threatens to undermine everything he has worked for. This moving portrait explores mentorship, class, identity and the making of one of the greatest actors of his generation.
Rental family
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Oscar winner Brendan Fraser plays a down-and-out actor living in Tokyo who takes up a gig for a rental-family company, filling roles in other people's lives.
the thread
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One of France’s most acclaimed actors, Daniel Auteuil delivers a commanding performance in the engrossing legal thriller The Thread. He plays Jean Monier, a once-renowned defence lawyer who, haunted by having helped free a killer, has retreated to working as a prosecutor. When he reluctantly agrees to meet Nicolas Milik (Grégory Gadebois), a stunned father of five accused of murdering his troubled wife, Jean finds himself unexpectedly moved by the case — and increasingly convinced of Milik’s innocence. As his passion for the law is reignited, Jean becomes determined to uncover the truth in a gripping, headline-inspired drama that explores guilt, pride and the elusive nature of justice. A major word-of-mouth success in France in late 2024, The Thread builds to a powerful conclusion that lingers long after the credits roll.
SEntimental Value
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Grand Prix winner at the Cannes Film Festival, this acclaimed drama reunites director Joachim Trier with Renate Reinsve, the star of The Worst Person in the World.
Reinsve plays Nora, an accomplished Oslo stage actress whose life is unsettled when her estranged father Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a once-renowned filmmaker, attempts a comeback and asks her to star in his deeply personal new film. When Nora refuses, the role is given to an American movie star (Elle Fanning), who slowly realises she has stepped into a story rooted in the family’s unresolved past.
As Nora and her sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) confront long-buried memories, old wounds resurface and the possibility of reconciliation begins to emerge. Subtle, moving and sharply observed, Sentimental Value is a thoughtful exploration of family, memory, and the fragile power of art to heal.
bugonia
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Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons reunite with Kinds of Kindness director Yorgos Lanthimos for this black comedy hostage film about two conspiracy obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
a little something extra
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In this warm-hearted French comedy, a father and son dodge police by entering in a summer camp for young adults with disabilities, posing as a resident and his educator.
Sorry, Baby
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Agnes, a literature professor at a liberal arts college in rural New England, is navigating the emotional aftermath of a traumatic experience involving her former mentor. As she reconnects with old friends and attempts to rebuild her life, the film explores themes of survival, healing, and the absurdity of trauma with a blend of dark comedy and emotional depth. Told in non-linear chapters, SORRY, BABY is a poignant and sensitive debut that balances introspection with moments of levity.
Holy Cow
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Totone, 18 years old, spends most of his time drinking beers and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends. But reality catches up with him: he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make a living. He then sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region, the one that would win him the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros.
Brief Encounter
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Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua
Note change of date - now screening on Monday 15 September
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Screening starts at 7pm sharp.
To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, this documentary follows New Zealand music sensation Marlon Williams and his most ambitious project to date, writing an album in te reo Māori, and the personal challenges he faces along the way.
The film weaves together Williams’ different worlds, from international tours and recording the album, to life in his hometown of Ōhinehou (Lyttelton).
Workmates
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In this New Zealand comedy, Lucy (Sophie Henderson, Human Traces) and Tom (Matt Whelan, Narcos) are best mates running a tiny, broke theatre. When an accident forces them to shut down and Tom threatens to leave, Lucy realises she would do anything to save the theatre and keep her friend… who she might be in love with.
Tinā
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Anapela Polataivao (Our Flag Means Death) leads this Aotearoa heartwarmer as Samoan teacher Mareta Percival.
Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on a role as a substitute teacher at an elite private school and is surprised to find children in desperate need of guidance, inspiration, and love.
The Seed of a Sacred Fig
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The 10th film of Mohammad Rasoulof (There is No Evil) is a Cannes award-winning drama centred around an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, dealing with mistrust and increasing paranoia as nationwide political protests intensify and his gun mysteriously disappears.
The Penguin Lessons
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Steve Coogan and a very good penguin star in this British heart-warmer. The film's based on the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976.
Expecting an easy ride, he discovered instead a complicated and divided nation – and a class of practically unteachable young boys. When he finds a small penguin washed up on an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside down – and the penguin becomes not only a valued friend, but also a teacher of life’s most important lessons, for Tom, the boys and many others.
Merchant Ivory
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Film producer and director Stephen Soucy collaborates with Oscar-winner, director and screenwriter James Ivory for this definitive presentation and tribute to the Merchant Ivory partnership.
The documentary's anchored by interviews with Ivory and 41 Merchant Ivory close collaborators detailing and celebrating their experiences of being a part of the “wandering company” helmed by legendary producer Ismail Merchant. With six Academy Award-winners among the notable artists participating, including Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, the documentary provides new perspectives on a unique partnership that produced seminal films over four decades.
There’s Still Tomorrow
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The highest grossing film of 2023 in Italy, There’s Still Tomorrow is a vibrant, moving drama starring Paola Cortellesi in her directorial debut.
Delia lives in a working-class community in Rome in the late 1940s - a city divided between the positive thrust of liberation and the miseries of the war that has just ended.
She rises above the daily challenges of family life; has a best friend with whom to share moments of levity, and dreams for her daughter Marcella to one day have a better life. Delia accepts her fate - the good with the bad - until one day a mysterious letter arrives.
Shot in resplendent black and white, in the style of post-World War II Italian neorealist filmmakers, There’s Still Tomorrow is a critically acclaimed, bittersweet and empowering tale tinged with a comedic irony.
Calm With Horses
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Calm with Horses is a taut, muscular thriller with a powerful, emotional core. In rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas ‘Arm’ Armstrong has become the feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family, whilst also trying to be a good father to his autistic young son. Torn between these two families, Arm’s loyalties are truly tested when he is asked to kill for the first time.
Chuck Chuck Baby
Set in present day industrial North Wales, Helen spends her nights packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure Gwen.
Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne, other’s unspoken teenage passions twenty years ago. One night, encouraged by Helen, Joanne starts a playful wooing game that re-awakens their youthful feelings. As they fall in love and lust, Helen’s zest for life returns but Joanne feels the walls closing in as she faces something much darker from her past, and Helen’s painful memories cause her to flee.
The Phoenician Scheme
Wes Anderson returns with a story about wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda who appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.
The Salt Path
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The screen adaptation of the best-selling memoir by Raynor Winn, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, directed by Marianne Elliott, THE SALT PATH is set against the stunning landscapes of the South West Coast Path in the UK. Beautifully capturing the rawness of nature, the challenges of the journey, and the profound connection between people and the natural world, it's a poignant exploration of survival, hope, and the power of the human spirit when faced with adversity.