Committed to bringing Arthouse and Indie movies to the people of the Bay of Islands.
AUGUST PROGRAM 2026
Sat 1st August 7 pm – Caterpillar
Sun 2nd August 7 pm – Islands
Fri 8th August 7 pm – Power Ballad
Sat 9th August 7 pm – Stories About My Body
Sun 10th August 7 pm – Caterpillar
Fri 14th August 7 pm – Tilting Iron De Gaulle
Sat 15th August 7 pm – Power Ballad
Sun 16th August 7 pm – Stories About My Body
Fri 23rd August 7 pm – Chopin
Sat 24th August 7 pm – Tilting Iron De Gaulle
Sun 25th August 7 pm – Power Ballad
Fri 29th August 7 pm – Cycle of Time
Sat 30th August 7 pm – Power Ballad
Sun 31st August 7 pm – Tilting Iron De Gaulle
Stories about my body
In a tiny theatre in Aotearoa, New Zealand, four teenage stagehands work tirelessly to help Morgana tell the stories that shaped her.
Showings
Saturday 9th – 7 pm
Sunday 17th – 7 pm
Caterpillar
Set in 2003, it follows a Wellington household of three women under one roof: a grandmother with dementia, a single mother trying to fund a film, and a rebellious teenage daughter.
Showings
Saturday 1st – 7 pm
Sunday 10th – 7 pm
Islands
Showings
Sunday 2nd – 7 pm
De Gaulle: Tilting Iron
After France surrenders to Nazi Germany, an unyielding General Charles de Gaulle flees to London seeking to unite exiled forces and ignite the French Resistance.
Showings
Friday 14th – 7 pm
Saturday 24th – 7 pm
Sunday 31st – 7 pm
Power Ballad
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves — even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Showings
Friday 8th – 7 pm
Saturday 15th – 7 pm
Sunday 30th – 7 pm
chopin
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.
Showings
Friday 23rd – 7 pm
Cycle of Time
In 1950s France, Helene and Michel lead a simple life until a freak accident in 2025 leads to Helene becoming a bank executive and Michel struggling with unemployment and depression. Their children grow up in a technology-dominated world.
Showings
Friday 29th – 7 pm
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.
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.
