Exhibitions
Events
On display
LASFF: Fresa y Chocolate [Strawberry and Chocolate]
Strawberry and Chocolate 1993. Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabío
Film
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
A Cuban romantic comedy, screening as part of the 2024 Latin America and Spain Film Festival.
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be 'friends' with Diego so he can monitor the artist’s subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro’s Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?
Cuba | In Spanish (English subtitles) (R) 108 mins. Trailer and more information available here.
Brought to you by the Embassy of Cuba to New Zealand.
Related reading: Film, Latin Film Festival, Free
Event
Janet Abbott: Exploring Canterbury Painting 1890-1950
Janet Abott traces the progress of landscape painting in Waitaha Canterbury from van der Velden to the painters of the Canterbury School of regional painting.
Event
Night Market at the Gallery
Celebrate the changing of the seasons and support local makers and sellers.
Event
John Vea, Melissa Macleod and Janine Randerson
Join the three artists as they discuss their works on display in He Kapuka Oneone, and how their art reflects the environmental changes happening in our lifetime.
Event
![LASFF: Cinco Lobitos [Lullaby]](/media/cache/2e/14/2e1455fe8f4d6ec07efd89fe9b6e9715.jpg)
LASFF: Cinco Lobitos [Lullaby]
A Spanish drama film, screening on the opening night of the 2024 Latin America and Spain Film Festival.
Event
![LASFF: El Agente Topo [The Mole Agent]](/media/cache/32/7d/327d7bee8719e6dc2ddef1531f7f6ff3.jpg)
LASFF: El Agente Topo [The Mole Agent]
A Chilean documentary, screening as part of the 2024 Latin America and Spain Film Festival.
Event
![LASFF: Agua [Water]](/media/cache/15/11/151175e43875dfef1e69925528becdd1.jpg)
LASFF: Agua [Water]
An Argentinian sports drama, screening as part of the 2024 Latin America and Spain Film Festival.
Event
Legacies
Five short films for cinema by Edith Amituanai, Martin Sagadin, Ukrit Sa-nguanhai, Pati Solomona-Tyrell and Sriwhana Spong.
Event
Japanese Film: Violet Evergarden
Brought to us by the Japanese Consulate, a free screening of Violet Evergarden – Eternity and the Auto Memory. This animated film follows a former soldier as she returns from war to teach at a women's academy, changing a young girl's life.
Event
Late Night Tour in Mandarin
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our Mandarin-speaking hosts.
Available fortnightly on a Wednesday at 6:30pm.
All tours last 45 minutes and there's no need to book. Meet at the front desk on the ground floor.
If you’re planning to join a tour and have a group of 8 or more people, please consider contacting us to arrange a private tour. We can organise a time that suits your group.
Event
Late Night Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.
Exhibition
Māori Moving Image ki Te Puna o Waiwhetū
An exhibition championing film, animation and video art made by several generations of Māori artists.