Haka and Guitars
(screening followed after interval by Leanna and Dan)
During the Pacific’s most bloody Civil War, the New Zealand army found a way to achieve peace without guns and violence. Through the powerful influence of women and multiculturalism ‘Haka and Guitars’ shows the world there is a way to achieve peace in our time. Fiona Cassidy (NgatiKuri, Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa) , a former Major in the NZ army, returns to Bougainville to reflect on ‘Operation Belisi’, modern histories most successful peacekeeping mission.
Auckland International Film Festival and Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne – ‘Best Documentary’.
Documentary/ 52 mins / New Zealand/2016
Leanna and Dan
Follow Raglan fire fighters Leanna and Dan Mills as they train for then compete in firefighter stair climbing competitions.
Documentary/ 20 mins / New Zealand/ 2017
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September 15, 2017, 7:00 pm: RFF Opening Night: HAKA AND GUITARS
September 20, 2017, 4:30 pm: RFF Movies Night: HAKA AND GUITARS
The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism
The story of the American Impressionist movement was closely tied to a love of gardens and a desire to preserve nature in a rapidly urbanising nation. Travelling to studios, gardens and iconic locations throughout the US, UK and France this mesmerising film, narrated by Gillian Anderson, is a feast for the eyes.
‘Director Phil Grabsky documents it with his customary meticulous care.’ The Guardian.
Documentary/90mins/USA/2017
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September 17, 2017, 4:30 pm: RFF Movie- ARTIST’S GARDEN: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM (4.30pm)
September 20, 2017, 7:00 pm: RFF Movie- ARTIST’S GARDEN: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM (7.00pm)
My Pet Dinosaur
A troubled town is plunged into chaos when a boy accidentally makes a new friend and where a military experiment gone wrong has some unexpected consequences. Against that backdrop, a young boy discovers and befriends a dinosaur, even as a military leader seeks to kill it.
‘An amiable, action-filled adventure that will entertain audiences of all ages.’ Stuff.
‘An imaginative story, full of heart.’ Spotlight Report.
Action Adventure Family/ 97 mins/ PG Coarse language/ Australia/2017
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September 17, 2017, 2:00 pm: RFF Movie- MY PET DINOSAUR (2.00pm)
September 19, 2017, 4:30 pm: RFF Movie- MY PET DINOSAUR (4.30pm)
Perfect Strangers
A comedy of manners, a fiendishly clever take on decorum in the age of technology posing the question: how well do we really know those close to us?
Winner 2016 Italian Academy Awards for best film, best screenplay.
‘Not to be missed. A bittersweet comedy about secrets and lies in the age of smartphones that makes you laugh and think. It’s impossible to remain indifferent.’ Guiseppe Fantasia, The Huffington Post.
Comedy Drama/ 96mins/ M Offensive language and sexual themes/ Italy/2016/ In Italian with English subtitles
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September 16, 2017, 8:00 pm: RFF Movie- PERFECT STRANGERS (8.00pm)
September 21, 2017, 4.30 pm: RFF Movie- PERFECT STRANGERS (4.30pm)
All Eyez on Me
The story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur from his early days in New York to his status as one of the world’s most recognised and influential voices. Against all odds, Shakur’s raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mindset establish him as a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow after his death.
‘Highly worth seeing.’ Variety.
Biographical Drama/ 139 mins / R16 Violence, offensive language, drug use, sexual material/ USA/2017
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September 17, 2017 7:00pm RFF Movie- ALL EYEZ ON ME (7.00pm)
September 21, 2017 7:00pm RFF Movie- ALL EYEZ ON ME (7.00pm)
Lords Of Dogtown
It’s the 1970’s, a drought has an unexpected side effect: as people empty their swimming pools, a group of teen surfers from the ‘Dogtown’ area of Venice Beach, California move in with skateboards, and a new sport is born. Based on a true story, this film follows ‘Z-Boys’ skate team as they revolutionize competitions with a more aggressive form of skateboarding, propelling three of them into stardom but shredding their friendships. Soak up the time and place.
Biographical Drama, Sport/Rated M, sexual references/107 mins/USA/2005
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September 16, 2017, 5:30 pm: RFF Movie- LORDS OF DOGTOWN (5.30pm)
September 22, 2017, 8.00 pm: RFF Movie- LORDS OF DOGTOWN (8.00pm)
I Am Not Your Negro
This Oscar-nominated documentary draws an astonishing, challenging and utterly contemporary examination of race in the United States entirely from the writings and interview footage of civil rights icon James Baldwin.
Documentary/PG-13/93mins/France, USA: in English/2016
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September 19, 2017, 7:00 pm: RFF Movie- I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (7.00pm)
September 22, 2017, 5:30 pm: RFF Movie- I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (5.30pm)