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Moss and Freud

Supermodel Kate Moss embarks on a journey of self-discovery when acclaimed artist Lucian Freud offers to paint her portrait.

Tenor, My Name is Pati

The story of Pene Pati and his brother Amitai Pati’s journey from Samoa to platinum-selling success in the trio Sol3 Mio, and the world’s great opera stages.

No Tears on the Field

No Tears on the Field follows female rugby players from Southern and Clifton Rugby Clubs over a season in Taranaki. Born and raised in Taranaki herself, award-winning documentary producer and director Lisa Burd (The Pinkies are Back, Monterey) delves into the worlds of players Kate Thomson, Maddison Davison, Mereana Anderson and Phoenix Fraser as they juggle their passion for the game with their personal lives, and what it means to be a woman in rugby.

Sergeant Haanes

Directed by Tearepa Kahi, Sgt. Haane tells the story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM (Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa), whose extraordinary courage during a 1943 World War II battle at Takrouna, Tunisia, secured a critical victory for the Allies. 

Blending dramatic re‑enactment with the voices of descendants, the film explores legacy, whakapapa and remembrance.

War of Words

Anna Politkovskaya, a courageous journalist, battles for press freedom in Putin’s Russia. Her crusade aims to maintain an independent voice amid increasing media restrictions.

Glenrothan

After 35 years in the United States, Donal returns to his family-owned whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his brother, Sandy.

Re-Creation

A fictionalized courtroom trial exploring the murder of French producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier, questioning facts and debating the innocence of her convicted murderer, Ian Bailey.

JUNE PROGRAM 2026

Friday 5th June 4.30 pm – War of Words

Friday 5th June 7 pm – Moss and Freud

Saturday 6th June 7 pm – No Tears on the Field

Sunday 7th June 7 pm – Sergeant Haane

Friday 12th June 4.30 pm – Modd and Freud

Friday 12th June 7 pm – War of Words

Saturday 13th June 7 pm – Tenor, My Name is Pati

Sunday 14th June 7 pm – No Tears on the Field

Friday 19th June 4.30 pm – Glenrothan

Friday 19th June 7 pm – Re-creation

Saturday 20th June 7 pm – War of Words

Sunday 21st June 7 pm – Moss and Freud

Friday 26th June 4.30 pm – Re-creation

Friday 26th June 7 pm – Glenrothan

Saturday 27th June 7 pm – Moss and Freud

Sunday 28th June 7 pm – War of Words

Moss and Freud

Supermodel Kate Moss embarks on a journey of self-discovery when acclaimed artist Lucian Freud offers to paint her portrait.

Showings

Friday 29th May – 4.30 pm

Friday 5th June – 7 pm

Friday 12th June – 4.30 pm

Sunday 21st June – 7 pm

Saturday 27th June – 7 pm 

War of Words

Anna Politkovskaya, a courageous journalist, battles for press freedom in Putin’s Russia. Her crusade aims to maintain an independent voice amid increasing media restrictions.

Showings

Friday 29th May – 7 pm

Friday 5th June – 4.30 pm

Friday 12th June – 7 pm

Saturday 20th June – 7 pm

Sunday 28th June – 7 pm

Tenor My Name is Pati

Showings

Sunday 31st May – 7 pm

Saturday 13th June – 7 pm

No Tears on the Field

No Tears on the Field follows female rugby players from Southern and Clifton Rugby Clubs over a season in Taranaki. Born and raised in Taranaki herself, award-winning documentary producer and director Lisa Burd (The Pinkies are Back, Monterey) delves into the worlds of players Kate Thomson, Maddison Davison, Mereana Anderson and Phoenix Fraser as they juggle their passion for the game with their personal lives, and what it means to be a woman in rugby.

Showings

Saturday 30th May – 7 pm

Saturday 6th June – 7 pm

Sunday 14th June – 7 pm

Sergeant Haanes

Directed by Tearepa Kahi, Sgt. Haane tells the story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM (Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa), whose extraordinary courage during a 1943 World War II battle at Takrouna, Tunisia, secured a critical victory for the Allies. 

Blending dramatic re‑enactment with the voices of descendants, the film explores legacy, whakapapa and remembrance.

Showings

Sunday 7th June – 7 pm

Glenrothan

After 35 years in the United States, Donal returns to his family-owned whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his brother, Sandy.

Showings

Friday 19th June – 4.30 pm

Friday 26th June – 7 pm

Re-creation

A fictionalized courtroom trial exploring the murder of French producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier, questioning facts and debating the innocence of her convicted murderer, Ian Bailey.

Showings

Friday 19th June – 7 pm

Friday 26th June – 4.30 pm

Gift Vouchers

Contact Frank at frankywoods@gmail.com if you would like to purchase a gift voucher.

 

Location

17 The Strand, Russell

For the tickets, go to the small side room up the ramp at the Russell Town Hall.

Tickets

Door sales – $10

No EFTPOS facilities available. There is an ATM on Cass street next to Wish Gifts & Delish, or pop in the 4Square for a cash-out.

 

SPECIAL DEALS

Ferry* / Movie deal – $15

Grab your ticket from the Paihia Info site, show it to the skipper of Bay Belle and get it signed. They will debit our card.

Proceed to the movie. Pay $15 to the projectionist and get your ticket signed. Go back to Bay Belle and show your ticket. Any questions, call Frankie: 021 209 2057.

*Northland Ferries only

Any questions at all, please call Frankie on 021 209 2057.

PASSENGER FERRY TIMETABLE

PAIHIA – RUSSELL

Crossing time: 15 minutes

7:20am

8:30am

9:30am – 9:30pm
(ferry departures on the half hour)

10:30pm
(Summer Season – Sept – May)

RUSSELL – PAIHIA

Crossing time: 15 minutes

7:00am 

7:45am

9:00am – 9:00pm
(ferry departures on the hour)

10:00pm
(Summer Season – Sept – May)

Drop-offs at Waitangi are available on request (10am & 3pm sailings from Russell only)

We’d like to acknowledge FIXation and their generous support of Cinema Kororāreka. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.