New Zealand Film Showcase 2025

Celebrate 60 Years of Singapore–New Zealand Friendship with us!

Get ready for an inspiring, heart-warming, and adventure-filled film showcase as Singapore and New Zealand come together to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. Dive into the vibrant spirit of New Zealand, from its rich multicultural stories to its cutting-edge creative filmmaking, through three unforgettable films: Tinā, Whina and The Mountain.

Whether you love epic adventures, powerful true stories, or films that tug at the heartstrings, this showcase brings something for everyone. Discover courageous kids, inspiring leaders, and the magic of New Zealand culture.

Join us for three evenings of storytelling, culture, and connection as we celebrate the special bond between our two nations!

Friday Opening Night - 12 December 2025

Tinā (2025)

Directed by: Miki Magasiva | Runtime: 124 minutes | Drama, Comedy

Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love.

Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.

Saturday - 13 December 2025

Whina (2022)

Directed by: James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones | Runtime: 115 minutes | Drama

A biopic of the trailblazing Māori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion the rights of Māori, and fight for the land - all the while staying true to her heart and her beliefs.

Sunday - 14 December 2025

The Mountain (2024)

Directed by: Rachel House | Runtime: 89 minutes | Family, Drama

Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfil her mission of connecting with her mountain in the hope they can heal her from the cancer she battles. Along the way she meets some misfits and new kids in town. As they make their way through the difficult “off the beaten track” route, they learn the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.