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Mister Organ
Wed 29 Mar 2023. 10:30AM—12:10PM
Journalist David Farrier is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with a mysterious individual. Delving deeper he unearths a trail of court cases, royal bloodlines and ruined lives, in this true story of psychological warfare.

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Man With A Movie Camera
Sat 25 Mar 2023. 3—4:10PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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Brian Eno 'Ambient 1: Music For Airports' (45th Anniversary)
Thu 23 Mar 2023. 7—7:50PM
Pitchblack Playback is a series of listening sessions inviting the music-loving public to hear upcoming album releases and classic LPs like never before in cinemas and other intimate spaces. But that’s not all. To ensure that there’s no distractions and that you're totally immersed in the music, our events are staged in the dark.

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Redemption of a Rogue
Thu 23 Mar 2023. 10:30AM—12:05PM
A bible, black comedy about a prodigal son returning to his hometown to seek salvation for his sins.

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Singin' in the Rain
Sat 18 Mar 2023. 3—4:45PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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Meet Me In the Bathroom
Thu 16 Mar 2023. 7—8:50PM
A vivid first-hand portrait of the New York music scene of the early 00s featuring era-defining groups like The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and LCD Soundsystem.

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The Whale
Thu 16 Mar 2023. 4—6PM
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

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A House Made of Splinters
Mon 13 Mar 2023. 10:30AM—12PM
Unwaveringly compassionate, this intimate and wrenching observation of a refuge for children, shot in pre-invasion Ukraine, deservedly won the Directing Award, World Cinema Documentary at Sundance 2022

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Beau Travail
Sun 12 Mar 2023. 3—4:35PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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Mullholland Drive
Sat 11 Mar 2023. 3—5:30PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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Govett-Brewster Seniors
Fri 10 Mar 2023. 10—11AM
Talks for older people keen for a regular dose of art and culture.
Join us for free-flowing conversations and experiences of contemporary art inside the current exhibitions. No knowledge of art is needed!

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Triangle of Sadness
Thu 9 Mar 2023. 7—9:30PM
Gilded privilege comes a cropper when abruptly confronted by less luxurious reality in this brilliantly orchestrated satire awarded the Palme d’Or 2022.
“Wildly funny takedown of the super-rich aboard a superyacht that plays like Buñuel by way of the Farrelly brothers… The perfect comedy for our times.” — Phil de Semlyen, Time Out

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Toi Mā Te Whānau: Seaweek 2023
Sun 5 March 10am-1pm
Join us for a special edition of Toi Mā Te Whānau, celebrating Seaweek 2023!

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Empire of Light
Thu 2 Mar 2023. 7—9PM
Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema, from Academy Award®-winning director Sam Mendes.

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Wednesday Waiata in the Gallery
Wed 1 Mar 2023. 12:30—1:30PM
Join us for an uplifting mid-week waiata session in the gallery spaces.

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Aftersun
Thu 23 Feb 2023. 4—5:40PM
Led by Frankie Corio's tremendous performance, Aftersun deftly ushers audiences to the intersection between our memories of loved ones and who they really are.
Featuring an Oscar nominated performance from Paul Mescal.

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Degas - Passion for Perfection
Tue 14 Feb 2023. 10:30AM—12PM
A fascinating story of Degas' pursuit for perfection through both experimentation with new techniques and lessons learnt from studying the past masters and exploring the life and works of this French impressionist artist.

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Sense Art
Mon 13 Feb 2023. 10—11AM
Our regular Sense Art programme offers the visually impaired community a tactile and audio-described tour of current exhibitions.
These events are especially for our visually impaired visitors, carers and guide dogs are most welcome.

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Tokyo Story
Sun 12 Feb 2023. 3—5:20PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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Pacific 3-2-1-Zero
Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 10:30 am
Join musician and visual artist Phil Dadson in conversation with director of Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery Andrew Clifford following the screening Pacific 3-2-1-Zero.

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Pacific 3-2-1-Zero
Sat 11 Feb 2023. 10:30AM—12PM
Join musician and visual artist Phil Dadson in conversation with director of Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery Andrew Clifford following the screening Pacific 3-2-1-Zero.

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Govett-Brewster Seniors
Fri 10 Feb 2023. 10:30AM—12:10PM
Talks for older people keen for a regular dose of art and culture.
Join us for free-flowing conversations and experiences of contemporary art inside the current exhibitions. No knowledge of art is needed!

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Citizen Kane
Thu 9 Feb 2023. 7—9:05PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k
Thu 9 Feb 2023. 4—5:40PM
Mark Manson and Disappointment Panda explore society's obsessions with the pursuit of happiness in this comedic adaptation of the bestselling self-help book of the same name.

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Young Visionaries: Ages 9-12. Term 1 2023
Thursdays 9 Feb - 6 Apr
Weekly after school art classes where kids are inspired by great art.

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Young Visionaries: Ages 6-8. Term 1 2023
Wednesdays 8 Feb - 5 Apr
Weekly after school art classes where kids are inspired by great art.

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Vertigo
Sun 5 Feb 2023. 3—5:10PM
During the months of February and March we will be showcasing the Sight and Sound/BFI Top 10 Films of all time in the Len Lye Cinema. This will be a rare opportunity to revisit or see for the first time these films on the big screen.

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What is Waitangi Day?
Fri 27 Jan 2023. 12—1:30PM
As we prepare for a long weekend to recognise Waitangi Day, join us as we explore what it means to be tangata Tiriti.

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Tár
Thu 26 Jan 2023. 7—9:40PM
Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, Led by the soaring melody of Cate Blanchett's note-perfect performance, Tár riffs brilliantly on the discordant side of fame-fueled power.

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The Banshees of Inisherin
Thu 26 Jan 2023. 10:30AM—12:30PM
Featuring some of Martin McDonagh's finest work and a pair of outstanding lead performances, The Banshees of Inisherin is a finely crafted feel-bad treat.

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My Old School
Thu 19 Jan 2023. 4—5:50PM
The astonishing true story of Scotland's most notorious imposter. It's 1993 and 16 year old Brandon is the new kid in school. Soon he’s top of the class, acing exams and even taking the lead in the school musical. He’s the model pupil, until he's unmasked.

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January School Holiday Art
Wed 18 - Thu 19 Jan. 10:30 - 12:30
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM Wednesday and Thursday.
Please note that week 2 will be running Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th January.

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Seniors Art in the Park
Tue 17 Jan 2023. 1—3PM
Join us at Pukekura Parks Hatchery Lawn, for an informal discussion and workshop as part of the TSB Festival of Lights Summer Seniors Programme.

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Glow Catcher
Tue 17 Jan 2023. 10—11:30AM
Have an arty morning of fun at the Pukekura Park playground with the team from the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

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Ladies of Steel | Teräsleidit
Thu 12 Jan 2023. 4—5:35PM
Inkeri, 75, has hit her husband on the head with a solid iron frying pan and is planning to bury him in their garden. Before facing the rest of her life in prison, there may yet be a moment left to really live.

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Arty Fernery Fun
Thu 12 Jan 2023. 2—3:30PM
Have an arty afternoon of fun at the Fernery with the team from the Govett Brewster Art Gallery.

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January School Holiday Art
Tue 10 - Thu 12 Jan. 10:30 - 12:30
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM Tuesday to Thursday.
Please note that week 1 will be running Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th January.

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The Fabelmans
Thu 5 Jan 2023. 7—9:35PM
Steven Spielberg’s most personal film yet is based on the master director’s childhood passion for moviemaking, and the family dynamics that found their way into his work.

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The Lost King
Mon 26 Dec 2022. 10:30AM—12:20PM
An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

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Sense Art
Mon 12 Dec 2022. 10:30—11:30AM
Our regular Sense Art programme offers the visually impaired community a tactile and audio-described tour of current exhibitions.
These events are especially for our visually impaired visitors, carers and guide dogs are most welcome.
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