Te Ahu Kaitaia

A Complete Unknown

RATED M (Offensive Language) - Duration:141mins

Saturday 22nd February - 2:30pm
Sunday 23rd February - 5:15pm

New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

10 Lives

RATED G – Duration: 87mins

Saturday 22nd February - 11am
Sunday 23rd February - 11am

A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey.

Mufasa: The Lion King

Rating: PG (Violence) – Duration: 118mins

Sunday 23rd Febrary - 12:45pm

Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. The film features an all-star roster of talent, including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Blending liveaction filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. Featuring songs by award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in cinemas December 19, 2024.

The Haka Party Incident

Rating: E – Duration: 90mins

Friday 21st February - 5:30pm
Saturday 22nd February - 12:45pm

In 1979, group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequences for those activists were severe – many were convicted of crimes. Director Katie Wolfe uncovers this largely forgotten event in our history with interviews from both in this resonant and thought-provoking documentary.

Captain America: Brave New World

Rating: M (Violence & offensive language) – Duration: 118 mins

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD contains several sequences with flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photo sensitivities

Saturday 22nd February - 5:10pm
Sunday 23rd February - 3pm

Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Brave New World” follows Sam Wilson, who after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

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RATED G – Duration: 87mins

Rating: PG (Violence) – Duration: 118mins

Rating: E – Duration: 90mins

Rating: M (Violence & offensive language) – Duration: 118 mins

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Tinā

Rating: M – Duration: 125mins