New Zealand Movies

Spontaneous Combustion embraces the holistic vision of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most provocative artists and thinkers: the unity of the...

This short follows Joe Warbrick (Calvin Tuteao), captain of the New Zealand Natives rugby team, as he tries to rouse his battle-weary players to head...

The story of unemployment in New Zealand and In A Land of Plenty is an exploration of just that; it takes as its starting point the consensus from...

New Zealand is one of the most remote countries in the world. Owing to the great distance from continents and, as a result of intense volcanic...

Traverse the southernmost reaches of civilization to uncover New Zealand's pristine natural beauty, alluring culture, and enigmatic mythology.

The Politics of Toheroa Soup is Tiana Trego Hall’s personal story of her whānau and their traditional kai, the protected giant surf clam,...

On the wild west coast of Auckland in New Zealand we follow one man's enforced isolation. Pacing the beach, he wonders if those dear to him will ever...

"The Short Trilogy of Peace" is a collection of three short poetic documentaries made in New Zealand and Slovenia between 2012 and 2016.

Beyond The Battalion tells the story of the 28th Māori Battalion. It revisits two earlier films, including one on the 1977 pilgrimage of the...

A documentary following acclaimed Kiwi musician and actor Stan Walker as he opens up his world to the public, sharing his most intimate moments over...

Someone Else’s Country looks critically at the radical economic changes implemented by the 1984 Labour Government - where privatisation of...

Discover the stunning locations of New Zealand with the cast and crew of The Hobbit Trilogy.

Stories of Waitara combines oral histories, state of the art animations and powerful dramatic re-enactments to bring to life the narratives of Te...

A photographer explores the seldom noticed architecture in his home town.

While walking along the beach, Ty almost stands on some abandoned dark glasses. When he puts them on the spectacles he sees are truly... prehistoric.

Downtown has become a frontier of creativity where new ideas flourish. From raw and tragic beginnings, it has grown from a groundswell of spontaneous...

Ram Raid Mums follows three desperate mothers, at their breaking point. With nowhere to turn, they discover Mana Inc, a lifeline that sparks hope.

The film told the Māori legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. It is the first dramatic feature film produced in New Zealand.

A third generation NZ born Niuean Female surfer, visits her Island of heritage for the first time only to discover there is no surf on Niue. But...

Spring in New Zealand is one of the most beautiful seasons in this country. A country with a pleasant climate and green and eye-catching areas hosts...