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Devils on Horses

85 mins
Set against the brutal backdrop of the Sinai-Palestine campaigns in WWI, this powerful story reveals the...

Set against the brutal backdrop of the Sinai-Palestine campaigns in WWI, this powerful story reveals the unbreakable bond between soldiers and their horses, trusted companions that offered comfort, courage, and connection in the face of unrelenting war. 

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Christy (Ireland)

95 mins
Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the...
Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof.
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Preserved

E90 mins
In an era of wildfires, drought, and species decline, Vermejo is proof that ecosystem restoration is...

In an era of wildfires, drought, and species decline, Vermejo is proof that ecosystem restoration is possible. And it's a blueprint for where it can happen next. PRESERVED is more than a film—it’s a call to action.

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Hut Keepers

Amid decades of underfunding and bureaucratic gridlock, the future of New Zealand’s remote backcountry huts and...

Amid decades of underfunding and bureaucratic gridlock, the future of New Zealand’s remote backcountry huts and tracks hangs in the balance. Frustrated by inaction, Andrew Buglass sets out to make a difference—hoping to spark a movement.

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Depeche Mode: M

PG100 mins
DEPECHE MODE: M is a cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture's relationship with death,...

DEPECHE MODE: M is a cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture's relationship with death, framed by the iconic performances of Depeche Mode.

Poster for Show Me Shorts 2025: The Sampler

Show Me Shorts 2025: The Sampler

M102 mins
Highlight short films from the festival are collected in this tasty package.

Highlight short films from the festival are collected in this tasty package.

Poster for Show Me Shorts 2025: Aotearoa

Show Me Shorts 2025: Aotearoa

M103 mins
Magical realism and science fiction worlds creep into the lexicon of Aotearoa.

Magical realism and science fiction worlds creep into the lexicon of Aotearoa.

Poster for Deathgasm II: Goremageddon

Deathgasm II: Goremageddon

102 mins
Filmmaker Jason Lei Howden reunites with stars Milo Cawthorne and Kimberley Crossman ten years later for this sequel to...

Filmmaker Jason Lei Howden reunites with stars Milo Cawthorne and Kimberley Crossman ten years later for this sequel to the cult classic New Zealand heavy metal splatter flick.

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Moss & Freud

100 mins
Supermodel Kate Moss embarks on a journey of self-discovery when acclaimed artist Lucian Freud offers to...

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

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The North

130 mins
Two old friends are walking 600 kilometers through the Scottish highlands, to reconnect with each other,...

Two old friends are walking 600 kilometers through the Scottish highlands, to reconnect with each other, with nature and with parts of themselves they have lost.

Poster for Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man

Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man

117 mins
Both vilified and vital to peace, Gerry Adams breaks his silence in this documentary, tracing his...

Both vilified and vital to peace, Gerry Adams breaks his silence in this documentary, tracing his journey from teenage activist to key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, and revealing the personal story behind one of modern Ireland’s most controversial and transformative leaders.

Poster for Broken English

Broken English

96 mins|90%
A survivor, provocateur and true original, Marianne has spent more than six decades defying expectations —...

A survivor, provocateur and true original, Marianne has spent more than six decades defying expectations — releasing over thirty-five albums while constantly reinventing herself. Made with her full involvement, Broken English is an intimate and unflinching exploration of a fractured yet unbreakable life shaped by fame, creativity and relentless public scrutiny.

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& Sons

119 mins
A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, believing he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to...

A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, believing he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to his home. But instead of seeking forgiveness for their shattered family, he tells them a wild and unbelievable secret that could rewrite their past.

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Glenrothan

0 mins
After 35 years in Chicago, Donal reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands to make amends with...

After 35 years in Chicago, Donal reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his estranged older brother. Sandy needs Donal to take over the family's whisky distillery or he will be forced to sell and give up on the family's legacy. But their reunion forces the brothers to confront the past and the real reason Donal left Glenrothan.

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Re-creation

M89 mins|71%
In a fictitious trial, twelve members of a jury must decide whether journalist Ian Bailey is...

In a fictitious trial, twelve members of a jury must decide whether journalist Ian Bailey is guilty of the murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan Du Plantier in 1996.

Poster for The Red Admiral

The Red Admiral

A blue-collar worker falls into a magical world and finds himself embroiled in a battle with...

A blue-collar worker falls into a magical world and finds himself embroiled in a battle with a violent butterfly.

Poster for Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

M141 mins
Hindi-language romantic drama directed by Milap Zaveri, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa.

Hindi-language romantic drama directed by Milap Zaveri, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa.

Poster for Jerry On Top

Jerry On Top

M177 mins
Nepali drama movie starring Kedar Ghimire and Anmol K.C, directed by Suyog Gurung.

Nepali drama movie starring Kedar Ghimire and Anmol K.C, directed by Suyog Gurung.

Poster for Dude

Dude

M138 mins63%
Aravind aka Dude is a carefree and confident young man living life on his terms until...
Aravind aka Dude is a carefree and confident young man living life on his terms until love happens. When he meets Kural, things take an unpredictable turn.
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Initial D

M109 mins|33%72%
After winning his first competition, Takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has...

After winning his first competition, Takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has unknowingly perfected while delivering tofu in his father's Toyota AE86.

Poster for Feeha Eh Yaani

Feeha Eh Yaani

PG140 mins
A retired accountant lives captive to the memories of an old, incomplete love story. Then, by...

A retired accountant lives captive to the memories of an old, incomplete love story. Then, by chance, he meets a housewife who is his old flame.

Poster for Pop

Pop

TBC123 mins
This wasn’t supposed to be a true story, but it became one. American actor Gene came...
This wasn’t supposed to be a true story, but it became one. American actor Gene came to Aotearoa to be in a movie. His role? A wannabe influencer on a quest to restart the internet. Simple concept. Easy to execute. Yeah, nah. The no-budget indie flick quickly spirals out of control when his Kiwi director's unprocessed grief wreaks havoc on the production.
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