Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
The Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival screens a range of films over a two week period. The Christchurch leg of the festival is on from 6 to 23 August 2026 (with encores on from 25 to 31 August).
The Christchurch Film Festival was founded in 1977. It includes a range of films from different genres and countries including those by New Zealand filmmakers.
Follow the Festival
- Times and dates for Christchurch screenings
- Visit the Festival website
- View the NZIFF YouTube channel
- Follow @NZIFF on Instagram
- Follow @NZFF on Twitter
- Like New Zealand International Film Festival on Facebook
Movies and TV
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Jul 15th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Ticket-free Favourites Collection on Kanopy
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Movie and Popcorn
Jul 15th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Join us for and afternoon movie and popcorn. bring your favourite blankie.
Recent necrology, April 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including British zoologist and TV presenter, Desmond Morris.
Stars of Taskmaster
British comedy show/rite of humiliation, Taskmaster, is one of the funniest things on TV. Now updated with titles by series 21 competitors.
Ticket-free Favourites Collection on Kanopy
New to Kanopy. The Favourites Collection with unlimited, ticket-free viewing.
New Zealand movies and television in the catalogue
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Kanopy
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New Zealand Geographic
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