Ngā kiriata - Movies
This page aims to be a guide to movie (and television) resources at the library - and covers both our audiovisual resources and our book collections in this area. Have a browse!
Explore our film and TV resources
Quick links
Booklist: Film in Aotearoa
Recent film and TV stories
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A Grasp of Wind: screening, live soundtrack and Q&A
A rare chance to see this short 1982 surrealist NZIFF Aotearoa New Zealand film with a new live score, followed by a Q&A session with the director and producer. -
Legacy of Star Wars
It’s been 25 years since the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. -
Staff Picks: The Best DVDs of 2023
It’s time once again to present the best films and TV shows of 2023 in our collection, as chosen by our librarians.
Magazine roundup
Want to check out what's in the latest issue of your favourite movie magazine? Here are some magazines we have available physically at our libraries:
You can also find a selection of eMagazines about film and TV through Libby here.
What's on in Wellington?
Local Cinemas
Cinema guides
- Flicks
Trailers, descriptions, ratings and session times for films in New Zealand cinemas. - Wellington Film Society
Join the society or buy a sampler to see old and new gems from throughout the world. - Wellington Film Guide
Session times and reviews for current and upcoming releases. - Noremote.co.nz
Session times for films in all Wellington (and Christchurch) theatres.
Local Festivals
NZ News, Reviews, Media
- Screen Hub
Daily online film and television industry news & vacancies. - Lumiere
NZ site with film criticism, reviews and forum. - New Zealand Herald
Daily reviews, competitions, entertainment news.