Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival

08/06/2026

30/05/2026

Ambassador Maggipinto from the Italian Embassy in Wellington joins us this Monday 1 June, to introduce THE HOUSE OF CINI BOERI, a powerful portrait of a pioneering architect and designer. Book your tickets here: lighthousecinema.co.nz/schedule/film/radff-the-house-of-cini-boeri -schedule

📍 Light House Cinema Cuba
📆Monday 1 June, 6:00pm

29/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Ambassador Maggipinto for a special introduction to THE HOUSE OF CINI BOERI at Light House Cinema Cuba this Monday 1 June.

This documentary explores the life and legacy of pioneering Italian architect and designer Cini Boeri, whose work helped shape a new way of living and redefined the role of women in design and society.

Get tickets here: lighthousecinema.co.nz/schedule/film/radff-the-house-of-cini-boeri -schedule

📍 Light House Cinema Cuba, Wellington
🗓 Monday 1 June
🕕 6:00pm, with an introduction from the Italian Embassy Ambassador

On the occasion of its screening in the framework of the “Architecture & Design Film Festival 2026”, Ambassador Maggipinto will introduce the documentary “The house of Cini Boeri” on June 1st.

“The House of Cini Boeri” tells the story of the intense life and brilliant work of architect and designer Cini Boeri, through the places she lived, the testimonies of those who knew her well, and the works she created. The house of Cini Boeri is the home of a courageous protagonist of the 20th century—a pioneer, both in her choices and her designs, of a new way of living that helped revolutionise the role of women in the family, in work, and in society. "The House of Cini Boeri" is also the home of a strong-willed, charismatic matriarch of a large family that lovingly and devotedly preserves her memory.
Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival

🗓️When: Monday, 1 June
🕰️Time: 6:00 pm
📍Where: Light House Cinema Cuba – 29 Wigan street., Te Aro

28/05/2026

Kate Rodger sits down with director Stéphane Demoustier to chat about his triumphant new drama, THE GREAT ARCH, about the construction of Paris’s Arche de la Défense.

Final screenings this weekend around the country. Book your tickets NOW so you don’t miss this film on the big screen.

BLENHEIM – Event Cinemas
Sat 30 May, 6pm

NEW PLYMOUTH – Event Cinemas
Sat 30 May, 6pm

PALMERSTON NORTH – Event Cinemas
Sat 30 May, 6pm

WĀNAKA – Cinema Paradiso
Sat 20 June, 5pm

WELLINGTON – Embassy Theatre
Sat 30 May, 4:30pm
Sun 31 May, 8pm

WELLINGTON – Light House Cinema Cuba
Mon 1 June, 3:45pm

WHANGAREI – Event Cinemas
Sat 30 May, 6pm

18/05/2026

“You will instantly recognise parts of your visual history of New Zealand as being directly responsible from the work of Roy [Good].”
 
See PARALLEL UNIVERSE: THE ART AND DESIGN OF ROY GOOD, now showing in the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival. Find upcoming screening times below:  
 
BLENHEIM 
Fri 22 May, 6:15pm 
Sun 31 May, 4pm 
 
DUNEDIN 
Wed 20 May, 11am 
 
HAMILTON 
Sun 24 May, 4pm 
 
NAPIER, HAWKE’S BAY 
Wed 20 May, 7:15pm 
Sat 23 May, 3:30pm 
 
NEW PLYMOUTH 
Fri 22 May, 6:15pm 
Sun 31 May, 4pm 
 
PALMERSTON NORTH 
Fri 22 May, 6:15pm 
Sun 31 May, 4pm 
 
TAURANGA 
Sun 24 May, 4pm 
 
WANAKA - CINEMA PARADISO 
Sun 21 June, 5pm 
 
WELLINGTON - EMBASSY THEATRE 
Sat 23 May, 4:30pm 
Sun 31 May, 6:15pm 
 
WELLINGTON  - LIGHT HOUSE CINEMA CUBA 
Fri 22 May, 6:30pm 
Sun 24 May, 3:45pm 
Mon 1 June, 2pm 
 
WHANGĀREI 
Fri 22 May, 6:15pm 
Sun 31 May, 4pm 
 
Find ticketing info here: 
https://architectureanddesignfilmfestival.co.nz/venues 
 

14/05/2026

Thanks for sharing your Top Picks, Amy Back! 📣 
 
Amy’s recommendations come just in time as we kick off today in Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga and Hawke’s Bay (from 15 May), and enter our final week in Auckland, Dunedin and Nelson.
 
If you haven’t already, book your tickets now to see GOOGIE, THE HOUSE OF CINI BOERI and more. Find ticketing info using the 🔗 in our bio.
 
Documentary

13/05/2026

From THE GREAT ARCH, telling the story behind Paris’ La Grande Arche, to PARALLEL UNIVERSE, a local art documentary on abstract artist Roy Good, and THE HARVARD 5, uncovering the Bauhaus-inspired architects who ignited a modern design revolution - these are just some of the films coming to MTG Century Theatre Napier.

Tickets are on sale now. Book yours now!

In 1982, President Mitterrand’s design contest is won by unknown Dane Spreckelsen, whose ambitious Paris landmark triggers unforeseen consequences. 108 mins Rating PG

12/05/2026

THE HOUSE OF CINI BOERI tells the story of the intense life and brilliant work of architect and designer Cini Boeri, through the places she lived, the testimonies of those who knew her well, and the works she created.

Discover Cini Boeri’s revolutionary choices and designs in THE HOUSE OF CINI BOERI (screening in Italian with English subtitles), now showing in the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival. Find screening times, special events and ticketing info on our website.

🔹 ARCHITECTURE + WOMEN NZ INTRO SCREENING: Enjoy the film with a special introduction from Architecture + Women NZ. Book tickets directly from participating cinemas.

Auckland, Rialto Cinemas Newmarket – Wed 20 May, 6:15pm
Christchurch, Alice Cinema & Film Specialists – Wed 20 May, 6pm
Dunedin, Rialto Cinemas – Wed 20 May, 6:15pm
Wanaka, Cinema Paradiso - Thu 18 June, 6pm

10/05/2026

Through his architecture, this documentary tells the story of Sep Ruf, both as a person and as an architect—a remarkable personality who continues to have an impact today.

SEP RUF - ARCHITECT OF MODERNISM is proudly presented by Brickworks NZ. Experience it in this year's Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival, now showing in Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson and Christchurch. Opening this Thursday in Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga.

Find screening times and ticketing info here: architectureanddesignfilmfestival.co.nz

10/05/2026

Dive into the latest reviews for THE GREAT ARCH, THE TIME TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO HAMILTON GARDENS and THE HARVARD 5. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, SpicyPulp 🎬

Explore vast worlds of free-thinking creative, and breathless design and innovation with this year's 2026 Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival.