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🌍 This Sunday, feel the cinematic love from across the world at the AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW ZEALAND 2024! 🎞

🎬 AFRICA UNITED (Rwanda/Congo DR/Congo)
Follow the heartwarming adventure of a group of Rwandan kids who walk 3000 miles to the football World Cup. A story of dreams, determination, and friendship!

🎬 AFRICAN GLORY (Mali)
Uncover the incredible history of a powerful kingdom from ancient Mali that navigated the New World long before Christopher Columbus.

🎬 MALI 70 (Mali)
Join a Berlin big band on an epic road trip as they dive into the rich brass traditions of the seventies alongside legendary Malian musicians. This is a story of mutual respect, shared values, and learning from one another.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

📽 This Saturday, the AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024 NEW ZEALAND continues to share stories of courage and strength from another continent🎞

🎬 LE COURAGE EN PLUS (Guinea)
Screening/Awards: Best Documentary at Luxor African Film Festival,
Le Courage en Plus is a beautiful story about courage, resilience, determination, and hope.

🎬 SAFARI IN CONAKRY (Guinea)
Two very different police officers must go on a mission to try to dismantle a mafia organization.

🎬 NAKUPENDA (I love you) (Tanzania)
Screening/Awards: Tanzania Film Festival & Awards – 2022 – 2023
In the twilight of their lives, fate reunites two aging souls who shared a profound connection in their youth.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

🌍 This Thursday, don't forget to visit The Capitol Cinema for THE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW ZEALAND 2024 🎞

🎬 MONEY, FREEDOM, A STORY OF THE CFA FRANC (Senegal)
Director Katy Lena Ndiaye traces the history of a currency whose roots lie in compensation for slave owners.

🎬 FIGHT LIKE A GIRL (Rwanda/Congo DR)
A young Congolese woman forced to work in an illegal mineral mine escapes her captors and finds a new life for herself after joining a renowned all women boxing club in the border city of Goma.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

📽 Join us at The Capitol Cinema this week for music, culture and fantastic films! 🎞

🎉 PITCHBLACK PLAYBACK PRESENTS 🎉
TONIGHT ONLY! Pitchblack Playback presents Florence + The Machine’s debut album LUNGS. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of this iconic album with an immersive listening session in the dark. 🎶
Also, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jeff Buckley's 'GRACE' followed by Portishead’s 'DUMMY'. 🎶
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/pitchblack-playback

🎬🌍 CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY AT THE CAPITOL CINEMA! 🌍🎬
The African Film Festival Continues this week, highlighting Africa's rich culture and social diversity, many in French! 🇫🇷🎥
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

✨ MR BLAKE AT YOUR SERVICE! ✨
When Andrew Blake (John Malkovich) arrives at the “Domaine de Beauvilier,” owned by the aloof Madame de Beauvilier (F***y Ardant), will their lives ever be the same?
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/mr-blake-at-your-service

🔪 Don't Miss Out on LONGLEGS 🔪
One of the best movies of 2024!
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

🌟 MA # # ! 🌟
Hollywood, here she comes! Mia Goth stars as # # in the explosive 80s-inspired thriller from Ti West (X, Pearl).
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/ma # #

📚 Coming Soon: BOOKWORM 📚
Starring everyone's favorite Hobbit, Elijah Wood, follow the heartwarming story of 11-year-old Mildred on a camping adventure with her estranged father, washed-up magician Strawn Wise 🎥🎉
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/bookworm

See you at The Capitol Cinema for an unforgettable week! 🎥🍿

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🚨 Reschedule Update for AFRICA UNITED! 🚨

Hey Film Lovers 🍿
African Film Festival New Zealand’s screening of AFRICAN UNITED will now be showing on Sunday 28th July. 🌍 Again, we apologies for any inconvenience.

📅 When: Tuesday 28 July, 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Capitol Cinema
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/africa-united

If you have booked tickets for the previously scheduled session, please email us at [email protected] to arrange a rebook for your ticket.

Thank you for your understanding,
The Capitol Cinema Team ❤

🚨African Film Festival New Zealand Update 🚨

Today's screening of "Africa United" has been delayed due to a late arrival of the film. We apologise for any inconvenience. If you've purchased tickets, we'll notify you of the rescheduled date soon.

Thank you for your understanding.

African Film Festival New Zealand & The Capitol Cinema 🎥

The Capitol Cinema Book Now👉 https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

“You are the dark.”

— Longlegs (2024), dir. Oz Perkins

See at The Capitol Cinema

Book your tickets 👉 https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

New poster for ‘LONGLEGS.’ Now in cinemas!

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Felix Barnabas, Barman Buddhadeb, Justeine Ivan Villanueva, Shavorn Aborealis, Noni Nyoni

🎟️ LONGLEGS - This horror/crime/thriller features a go-for-broke performance by that will seriously freak a lot of people out, now screening at The Capitol Cinema

Book now 👉https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

"I do feel blessed that I’ve had chances to play an eclectic range of characters—and particularly Longlegs, who is nothing like anyone I’ve played before."

LONGLEGS star Nicolas Cage by Katy Grannan for The New Yorker.

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9 tickets left! Get yours now , don’t miss out on what promises to be a great opening night. African Film Festival New Zealand 2024.

🖤 PITCHBLACK PLAYBACK presents: Jeff Buckley 'GRACE' 🖤

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jeff Buckley's timeless classic 'Grace' in all its glory at Pitchblack Playback's album listening session in the dark.

Fun Fact! The haunting track "Hallelujah" was recorded in a single take late at night.

Hear this classic record in uncompressed high resolution 24-bit audio through every speaker of our powerful cinema sound system for you to hear and feel every nuance. No distractions; just you and the music.

📅 When: Tuesday 20 August, 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Capitol Cinema
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/ST00002414-pitchblack-playback-jeff-buckley-grace

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to dive deep into the dark, lyrical world of Grace. Get your tickets now and let the music transport you! 🌌✨

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

Pitchblack Playback: Jeff Buckley 'Grace' at The Capitol Cinema - movie times & tickets Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jeff Buckley's timeless classic 'Grace' in all its glory at Pitchblack Playback's album listening session in the dark. Hear this classic record in uncompressed high resolution 24-bit audio through every speaker of our powerful cinema sound system for you to hear and...

🌟 Oh là là! a whimsical French romance! 🌟

When charming British businessman Andrew Blake (John Malkovich) arrives at the “Domaine de Beauvilier,” owned by the aloof Madame de Beauvilier (F***y Ardant), Will their lives ever be the same? Based on Gilles Legardinier’s hit novel, MR BLAKE AT YOUR SERVICE! is a heartwarming film that will leave you grinning.

Fun fact: Malkovich learned French for his role in this film! Don't miss it! 🎬💖

🎟 Book Now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/mr-blake-at-your-service

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Mr. Blake at Your Service! at The Capitol Cinema - movie times & tickets This highly anticipated romantic comedy stars the dynamic duo of John Malkovich and F***y Ardant. Malkovich brilliantly takes on the role of the charming British Businessman, Andrew Blake. In a twist of fate, Blake becomes the butler of a once-distinguished manor house, owned by the elegant yet aloo...

🎉🌍 Do You See Me ?🌍🎉

This Wednesday, walk in their shoes, see through their eyes, and feel what they feel at The African Film Festival New Zealand 2024:

🎬 Lobola - A Bride’s True Price (South Africa)
Screening/Awards: Joburg International Film Festival 2022
From SAFTA-winning filmmaker Sihle Hlophe, this autobiographical documentary dives into Sihle's journey as she navigates the complex tradition of Lobola after her father's sudden passing.

🎬 See Me (Egypt & Zimbabwe)
A series of short films based on real true-life stories. From multi-award-winning Zimbabwean Charlene Furusa, "See Me" is a collaborative effort from five friends. This series of shorts uses the six pillars of creativity: Film, Poetry, Music, Photography, Visuals, and Dance.

Don't miss these extraordinary films
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

🖤 PITCHBLACK PLAYBACK presents: Portishead 'DUMMY' 🖤

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this fittingly cinematic masterpiece, 'DUMMY' in all its glory at Pitchblack Playback’s album listening session in the dark. Hear this classic record in uncompressed 16-bit audio through every speaker of our Screen One sound system, so you can experience every nuance and emotion like never before. No distractions; just you and the music.

📅 When: Tuesday 20 August, 8:10 PM
📍 Where: Capitol Cinema
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/pitchblack-playback-portishead-dummy

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to dive deep into the lush, emotional world of Dummy. Get your tickets now and let the music transport you! 🌌✨

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

🎉🌍 Celebrate the richness and diversity of African cinema at The Capitol! 🌍🎉

This Sunday, join us for 3 incredible stories from The African Film Festival New Zealand 2024:

🎬 Africa United: "It's not about you. It's not about me. It is about us. We are a team." Follow the heartwarming adventure of a group of Rwandan kids who walk 3000 miles to the football World Cup. A story of dreams, determination, and friendship! 🌟

🎬 Choose Me: Chadian director Allamine Kader Kora visits his mother’s village to document how village traditions becomes a lightning rod in the fight for female liberation.

🎬 Sira: Witness the powerful tale of a young girl's fight for freedom and justice in the face of adversity. Director Apolline Traoré won the Panorama Audience Award at Berlinale ’23 for this unflinching look at the crisis plaguing the Sahel region of Northern Africa. ✊

Catch these amazing films and be part of this cultural celebration!

Did you know? The African film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, is the second-largest film producer in the world, producing over 2,500 films annually! 📽️🌟

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

🎬✨ "BOOKWORM," starring everyone's favourite Hobbit, Elijah Wood, is coming to the Capitol Cinema!

🌟 Follow the heartwarming story of 11-year-old Mildred as her world turns upside down when her estranged father, washed-up magician Strawn Wise, takes her on a camping adventure to find the mythological Canterbury Panther. 🐾

And don't miss out on a special Q&A session with the Director himself Ant Timpson! 🎥🎉 Whether you're a fan of his work on films like "The ABCs of Death" and "Housebound" or just curious about his creative process, this is a fantastic opportunity to hear from him directly and ask your burning questions.

📅 Thursday 8 August
🕔 Time: 7:40 PM
📍 Location: The Capitol Cinema
📢 Get your tickets now! 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/bookworm

Has the African Film Festival got you excited for more? Join the Capitol Cinema Film Club for Ousmane Sembène's MANDABI!

Directed by the Father of African cinema, Sembène wanted to make a film in his native Wolof language, in order to be more accessible to the wider Senegalese people (the majority of whom don’t speak French).

📅 Date: Wednesday 31 July
📍 Location: The Capitol Cinema
🎟️ Book Now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/ST00002306-mandabi

Don't miss out on this classic African film.

Mandabi at The Capitol Cinema - movie times & tickets A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.

🎥Embark on a cinematic journey to another continent at the African Film Festival New Zealand, exclusive to The Capitol Cinema! 🎥🎥

🌍 AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW ZEALAND 2024 🌍
Witness the brilliance of African filmmakers as they bring their unique perspectives to the screen. From riveting dramas to uplifting tales, these films will leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind.
📅 Festival begins Thursday 18 July
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024 and for full festival lineup.

🔥 This Week's Highlights 🔥

🔪 LONGLEGS 🔪
Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, "LONGLEGS" is one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year!
📅 Begins Thursday 18 July at 9:30 PM
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

🖤 PITCHBLACK PLAYBACK PRESENTS 🖤
Florence & The Machine's iconic album "LUNGS" celebrates its 15th anniversary. Be apart of Sad Girl Welch’s musical world. 🎶✨
📅 Tuesday 23 July at 7 PM
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/pitchblack-playback-florence---the-machine-lungs

🌲 Be the First Kiwis to see "BOOKWORM" 🌲
Experience the magic of BOOKWORM with a special welcome from the stars, exclusive to our preview screenings. Plus, enjoy a chance to win special prizes during the event! Don't miss this opportunity to be among the first in New Zealand to witness this enchanting film.
📅 Opening Screening Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August, 4:20pm
🎟 Book your tickets now 👉 https://thecapitol.co.nz/movie/bookworm

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"Oz Perkins infuses dread and terror into every single frame."

LONGLEGS

Book Now 👉https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

Longlegs at The Capitol Cinema - movie times & tickets FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

"Horrifically embodies the idea of gazing into a deep dark abyss, full of nothing but despair."

LONGLEGS

Opens Thursday book now 👉https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/longlegs

Longlegs at The Capitol Cinema - movie times & tickets FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

🌍✨ Travel to the magical continent of Africa with the African Film Festival New Zealand 2024 and immerse yourself in three captivating films at The Capitol Cinema! 🎬✨

Di Den La Messagre: This enchanting film delves into the spiritual connection between humans and nature, offering a mesmerizing look at the traditions and wisdom of the Malian countryside.

A Country Called Ghana: Experience a story that inspires pride and unity, urging us all to cherish and preserve our cultural legacy.

Mvera: This compelling film showcases the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope.

📅 Screening Date: Saturday 20th July from 4.00pm
📍 Venue: The Capitol

Book your tickets 👉https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey ! 🎟️✨

African Film Festival New Zealand 2024, The Capitol Cinema AFFNZ is a charitable trust bringing the best of African cinema to New Zealand. Dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African cultures through film and increasing visibility and recognition for African filmmakers in New Zealand.

🌍✨ Discover two powerful stories from the African Film Festival New Zealand 2024 at The Capitol Cinema! 🎬✨

African Moot: Follow a group of brilliant contestants in the All Africa Human Rights Moot Competition.

The Blue Penny: In this gripping drama, revenge is indeed sweet, and secrets are unveiled with explosive consequences.

📅 Screening Date: Friday 19th, July from 6.00pm
📍 Venue: The Capitol Cinema

Get your tickets 👉https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024

Don't miss these thought-provoking and thrilling films.

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African Film Festival New Zealand 2024, The Capitol Cinema AFFNZ is a charitable trust bringing the best of African cinema to New Zealand. Dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African cultures through film and increasing visibility and recognition for African filmmakers in New Zealand.

🌟Get ready to experience a tale of resilience, love, and the quest for justice. Don't miss out on this powerful story that resonates with heart and humor. The African Film Festival New Zealand presents the opening night film "Tooth for Tooth"🎬✨

📅 Date: Thursday 18th July, from 6.00pm
📍 Venue: The Capitol Cinema

Get your tickets 👉 https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/movie/tooth-for-tooth

Bringing the very best of African cinema to New Zealand. Dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African cultures through film and increasing visibility and recognition for African filmmakers in New Zealand.

For the 2024 African Film Festival New Zealand full lineup please go to https://www.thecapitol.co.nz/african-film-festival-new-zealand-2024



👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your friends and family for a night to remember! 🍿✨

Tooth for Tooth at The Capitol Cinema - movie times & tickets Tooth for Tooth (Senegal)Awards/Screening: Premiered at FESPACO2023 and NY African Film FestivalTooth for Tooth is a film about a civil servant (Augustine) who immigrates to Senegal from Burkina Faso to seek better opportunities in Senegal. Life turns upside down for Augustine after he loses his job...