Exhibitions
Events
On display
Spirited Away 千と千尋の神隠し
Film
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free / koha welcome
The Embassy of Japan in New Zealand presents this screening in collaboration with the Canterbury Film Society as part of a series of fascinating films in 2020. This Academy Award-winning masterpiece from the anime maestro Miyazaki is an enchanting magical tale for all ages.
Chihiro is a young girl who discovers a secret spirit world. When her parents are mysteriously transformed, she must call upon all her courage to free herself and return her family to the outside world.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki, 2001, 124 minutes, PG: supernatural themes. Voice cast: Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Kawaguchi.
Related reading: Film, Free event, Japan
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Join guide volunteer guide Susan Bidwell as she discusses Rata Lovell-Smith's Hawkins in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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Taranaki by Christopher Perkins
Join curator Ken Hall as he discusses Christopher Perkins's Taranaki in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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Sign Language Tours
Celebrate Sign Language Week and take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our guides and a sign language interpreter.
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Oh Baby, It's Art!
A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
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Artist Pick: Stromboli, Land of God
This movie selection from artist Sriwhana Spong is a post-war Italian neo-realist film starring Ingrid Bergman.
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Art Safari
A chance for pre-schoolers to paint, glue, print, stamp and colour without making a mess at home. Art Safari is designed for our youngest budding artists between 2-4 years old.
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Late Night Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.
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Māori Moving Image ki Te Puna o Waiwhetū
An exhibition championing film, animation and video art made by several generations of Māori artists.
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Introduction to the Gallery Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.