CELIA. Doco. 1hr40. February

Former 20/20 and 60 Minutes journalist Amanda Millar directs this portrait of Celia Lashlie, who campaigned relentlessly to raise awareness of the social issues facing New Zealand.

"Celia Lashlie, an impassioned, charismatic advocate for equality of opportunity in New Zealand, is mourned and celebrated in this documentary written, directed and produced by former TV current affairs journalist Amanda Millar"

Directed by Amanda Millar (feature debut)

Starring Celia Lashlie, Salvatore Gargiulo, Gabe Quirke, Rebekah Henderson, Heather Main, Adele Bull

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 14-27 March

The French Film Festival has grown to become the foremost French cultural event and the second largest film festival in New Zealand.

Visit the official website for films and the Circus schedule.

https://frenchfilmfestival.co.nz/locations/

A love story unlike any you've heard before. New Zealand musical romance inspired by a true story and adapted from a stage play, featuring classic Kiwi songs from the likes of Crowded House and Bic Runga. From the award-winning director of Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses.

Leaving her dying father’s bedside, singer Maisie rushes to perform at an indie music gig in town. But as she sings the opening song, it’s hard for her to ignore the heartfelt story she’s just been told – the story of how her dad met and fell in love with her mother, and how it all devastatingly fell apart. As the night goes on, we see the love story of Eric and Rose through Maisie's eyes.

Directed by David Stubbs ('Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses')

Starring Rose McIver, George Mason, Kimbra