NZ FEDERATION OF FILM SOCIETIES

taking you further into film
The New Zealand Federation of Film Societies (NZFFS) is New Zealand’s
only alternative non-profit network of film exhibition.

This year, more than 40 films will be shown through societies around the country.
Most screenings are open only to members only, so find your local Society's page for details on how to join.
Explore the NZ Film Society 2017 ​collection

2017 Season Highlights

Featured collections from the 2017 Season

SE ASIAN CINEMA

These three recent works from Southeast Asia take us to Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia.
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ROY ANDERSSON TRILOGY

These thematically linked films from Swedish maestro Roy Andersson can be enjoyed separately or as a whole.
Proudly sponsored by Weta Digital​
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THE DEBUTANTES

Three early films from pioneering women directors across three generations from the 50s, 70s and 90s.

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In Focus

Other thematic threads weaving through the 2017 Season

DENEUVE

This trio of films feature the legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve
from 1975 - 2015:

Le Sauvage
On My Way / Elle s'en va
Standing Tall / La tête haute

ANIMATED

Three unique and personal stories find their medium through animation, stop-motion, and hand-drawn illustration:
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Persepolis
Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?
The Missing Picture

AUTEURS

We glance back to some influential old masters of world cinema - from the UK to Africa, Germany to Japan:

​Ken Loach
Ousmane Sembène
Wim Wenders
Kurosawa
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About the NZFFS

The NZ Film Society 2017 Season is brought to you with the support of the following cultural organisations