Podcasts about New Zealand International Film Festival

Kiwi icon Lucy Lawless has shifted her focus. She's made the move from actor to director – her debut film a documentary about Margaret Moth, an unconventional war correspondent. The documentary ‘Never Look Away' premiered at last year's New Zealand International Film Festival and is coming to Rialto Channel today as a special celebration of International Women's Day. Lawless told Jack Tame she was approached by Moth's best friend to make the documentary, and was immediately swept up by the idea. “I wrote back immediately, I mean, within 90 seconds, making all these crazy promises,” she told Tame. “Saying, I will find the money, I will find the producers – the story has to be told.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play the part and the rest will follow... Hot off the New Zealand International Film Festival circuit, we're checking out Jonathan Ogilvie's post-punk coming-of-age dramedy: Head South. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:55) NZ film news (00:07:33) Movie discussion (00:31:46) Kiwi connections (00:34:08) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:38:28) Next week LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Songs by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanley Gurvich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Garton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In episode 32, Johnny talks to New Zealand composer and acoustician Reuben Jelleyman.
 Reuben popped up on Johnny's radar a couple of months back at a screening of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner at the Hollywood Avondale, and before the film, Reuben provided a musical performance up on stage that just blew everyone away.  Not surprisingly their chat covers Reuben's rendition of selections from the iconic Vangelis soundtrack score, they discuss the New Zealand International Film Festival, which took place recently in Auckland, and they talk about the pressures of being a composer and a cinephile in 2024 when you're not really a fan of either Christopher Nolan or Hans Zimmer. This conversation was recorded face to face in late August of 2024. Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.
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In episode 31, Johnny talks to New Zealand director Michael Duignan.
 Michael's debut feature - The Paragon - premiered last year at the New Zealand International Film Festival, and blew audiences away.  Made for a budget of just $25,000 NZD - the dictionary definition of making something ‘off the smell of an oily rag' - The Paragon is a sci-fi-comedy that punches well above its weight. You can see the film in theatres in five American cities - L.A., New York, Austin, Chicago and Portland - from the 6th of September 2024, or online from Music Box films, and AroVision in New Zealand.  Not surprisingly Johnny and Michael's talk covers the trials and tribulations of making a low-budget psychedelic fantasy film in New Zealand, they discuss the work of Michael Mann - always a favourite subject - and his lasting impact on cinema, and they take a spoiler-filled look at the latest Alien film, Alien Romulus.  This conversation was recorded face to face in late August of 2024. We recorded in the garden of Michael's house - AKA the Paragon house - and so there's a lovely soundtrack of birds, ducks and the occasional car driving past. Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.
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We Were Dangerous is a brand-new Kiwi film about girlhood, rebellion and violence – but it has friendship at its heart.  Although the story is fictional, it comes at a time that makes you feel it could have been plucked right from the history books.  It follows a misfit trio of Nellie, Daisy, and Lou, determined to rally against the system in 1950's New Zealand.   The film won the Special Jury Prize at SXSW this year and made its premiere at the Auckland launch of the New Zealand International Film Festival.  Erana James and Nathalie Morris, Nellie and Lou, joined Jack Tame for a chat about the making of the film, the story it follows, and the success it has found.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTERVIEW: Dallas Synnott on the Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival Ōtepoti Programme by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

In 1979, group of young Maori and Pasifika activists tried to stop Pakeha students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequences for those activists were severe - many were convicted. Three years ago actor, writer and director Katie Wolfe's play The Haka Party Incident opened in Auckland. Now, she's made a documentary intertwining views from both sides of the confrontation. It will have its world premiere at the New Zealand International Film Festival.

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy won 17 Academy Awards and its legacy endures nearly 25 years after the first film's release. The trilogy's success has put its filming location, New Zealand, on the industry map. The motion picture business contributes at least $2.12 billion a year to New Zealand's economy. That's also been a boon for Indigenous cinema. Māori film critic and programmer Leo Koziol calls it a “renaissance". The recent Māori-led film The Convert, directed by Lee Tamahori, is garnering critical acclaim. We'll talk with Koziol and hear from Māori creatives who worked on Lord of the Rings about progress on Māori representation in film since then. GUESTS Leo Koziol (Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Rakaipaaka), founder of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival, Indigenous editor at Letterboxd, and a programmer for the New Zealand International Film Festival Lawrence Makoare (Ngāti Whātua), actor Hammond Peek (Ngāi Tahu and Te Āti Awa), sound recordist and production sound mixer Ra Vincent (Te Atiawa), production designer and artist Dr. Tom Roa (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Apakura), Tainui leader and Ahorangi (professor) in the University of Waikato's Te Pua Wananga ki te Ao Māori and Indigenous Studies

The star actress Erana James' new film We Were Dangerous opened the Auckland leg of the New Zealand International Film Festival.

NZIFF - We Were Dangerous - Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu will be in Dunedin for the local premiere of her directorial debut feature film We Were Dangerous, on opening night of New Zealand International Film Festival. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Japanese journalist-turned director Shiori Ito tells her own story in Black Box Diaries. Her film is part of Whanau Marama - the New Zealand International Film Festival. In 2017 Shiori went public with an allegation of a sexual assault against a well-known figure and received death threats and hate mail. The film follows Shiori as she sets out to change attitudes and Japan's sexual assault laws.

Sofia and Elle took over Wednesday Drive this week! For Flicks and That, Steve chats to us about all things New Zealand International Film Festival. And Brad from Créme Jéan is in sharing a selection of tunes for What's Cooking. Too good - whakarongo mai ! xx

NZIFF - Marimari - Producer/director Paul Wolffram presents Marimari at Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival. The documentary tells the story of human rights workers in Papua New Guinea who work alongside families displaced through accusations of sanguma, a type of witchcraft or black magic. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin is in with some essential viewing, including five picks for the New Zealand International Film Festival, a limited edition boxset of Martin Scorsese's Films of Faith, and the Vanguard Film collection streaming on YouTube.

Writer director Joanthan Ogilvie joins Jonny on the phone to chat about his new film Head South. Catch it at The New Zealand International Film Festival. Thanks to Mezze Bar!

Litia reviews Marimari ahead of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Thanks to Mezze Bar!

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Skywalkers (Netflix), a documentary that follows two Moscow daredevils and lovers who scale some of the world's tallest buildings. But will KL's Merdeka building defeat them? Mr Bigstuff (Neon) is a British series that follows two estranged brothers - and how their reunion doesn't go smoothly. And James also has his pick of movies to see at this year's New Zealand International Film Festival.

Head South by Jonathan Ogilvie - Christchurch-born director Jonathan Ogilvie discusses Head South, an evocative coming-of-age story that brilliantly captures the feeling of growing up weird in the Garden City. The film screens at Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 July 2024, Australian national treasure Rachel Griffiths joins Francesca to talk about the New Zealand series that won two major international awards before a single episode hit our screens - Madam. Bill Edgar confesses all about what it's like to be paid by the dying to gate crash their funerals. Francesca speaks with Restaurant Association CEO Marisa Bidois to explore why the hospitality industry is still struggling, as some of the country's most iconic venues close. Plus, Francesca ponders the complex challenge ahead for the Interislander. Steve Newall gives his top picks for the New Zealand International Film Festival. Plus, in The Panel - Liam Hehir considers the potential reaaction if he were to wear a g-string bikini publicly. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Morris talks to the new director of Whānau Mārama, the New Zealand International Film Festival. Paolo Bertolin plucks some highlights from. this year's programme, including Cannes sensation The seed of the sacred fig, tributes to musician Paul Simon and one-time Superman, the late actor Christopher Reeves, and New Zealand classics, new and old - Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara and Heavenly Creatures.

The New Zealand International Film Festival kicks off at the end of this month, with 105 local and international films on offer.

Five senior programmers have left the New Zealand International Film Festival, as it was announced the 2024 festival would shrink to playing in only four cities.

Charcoal sees an impoverished Brazil family and a wealthy Argentine fugitive see if they can solve each other's problems. From the recent New Zealand International Film Festival.

Paekakariki-based award-winning animator, illustrator and graphic artist Ned Wenlock's first graphic novel Tsunami is a cautionary tale about Peter, a self-righteous12-year-old boy, and his fraught last six weeks at primary school. It's a coming-of-age story, and an examination of teenage alienation and the unpredictable consequences of our actions. Everything feels overwhelming to Peter - like a tsunami is coming and he isn't sure he can stop it. Wenlock won 2016 New Zealand International Film Festival, Show Me Shorts Best Film Award & DEGNZ Best Director Award.

Maud Arnold is one half of a sisterly duo who have been revolutionising the world of tap dance. She and older sister Chloe started dancing at an early age in Washington DC - learning a bit of everything - ballet, jazz and tap. But it was tap that really fired them up, with both having the opportunity to train with tap legends - Maud won a scholarship to the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The pair founded an all-women dance band called Syncopated Ladies - a high energy celebration of female empowerment - which won the first dance crew battle on So You Think You Can Dance and has attracted world-wide fans and followers - including Beyonce. Their charity, the Chloe and Maud Foundation helps give underprivileged kids access to dance through events like the annual DC Tap Fest - the biggest tap festival in the world. New Zealanders can see Maud's work in a new movie out as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival, Theater Camp, about eccentric staff at a rundown theatre-focused summer camp. Maud joins Susie to talk about her role in choreographing the film and her love of working with young dancers.

Filmmaker Celine Song's first feature film is being described as the best Sundance Festival debut in years. Past Lives is a modern-day love story, centered on the lives two childhood sweethearts, separated when one - Nora - leaves South Korea for the US. Song, known for unorthodox and confrontational plays, wrote the film script in 2018, weaving in parallels of her own life as an immigrant to Canada. Her previous works include the critically acclaimed broadway show Endlings, and she also, among other projects, directed a live production of Chekhov's The Seagull using The Sims 4 on Twitch for New York Theatre Workshop. Past Lives is screening as part of the New Zealand Film Festival. She speaks with Susie Ferguson. Past Lives is screening as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival.

Film Festival Feature - King Loser - Director Andrew Moore and King Loser's Chris Heazlewood discuss the documentary of the band's implosive 2016 tour, showing as part of this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Rachel is joined in the studio today by guest producer Rosetta, where they spoke to Dr. Kirsten Zemke about chanting in today's segment of Travelling Tunes. On bMovies, comedian Tom Sainsbury came in for a chat about his debut feature film "Loop Track", which debuts in the New Zealand International Film Festival tonight at the Civic. Florence Hartigan came in to review another film in the NZIFF, an art-horror coming-of-age piece "Tiger Stripes". Finally, Rachel spoke to musician Rodney Fisher about his newest project "Keeping Up Appearances". Whakarongo mai nei!

Bad Behaviour is the debut feature film from actor, writer and director Alice Englert, celebrated New Zealand film-maker Jane Campion's daughter. Bad Behaviour stars Ben Whishaw as the spiritual leader of a retreat attended by 40-something Lucy (Jennifer Connelly) who, while seeking enlightenment meets her nemesis in the form of model and DJ Beverly. Meanwhile, Lucy's stunt-performer daughter, Dylan (played by Alice Englert) is in New Zealand working on set. We very soon learn they have a fraught relationship, just as Lucy did with her own mother. There are supporting roles here from Ana Scotney, Marlon Williams, Xana Tang, Robbie Magasiva, Tom Sainsbury - and a cameo from mum. Having premiered at Sundance Film Festival, Bad Behaviour is showing in the New Zealand International Film Festival.

We have a packed show to send you off into the weekend! The SRN Breakfast Buffet consumes a hearty meal of community, as we check in with Maggie at Radio Active in the capital. On Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the budding music-home-decor-fashion grouping of 'whimsigoth'. A controversial name, and a microniche with many facets. bMovies makes a triumphant return to mark the New Zealand International Film Festival kicking off very soon! Leo Koziol, one of the curators of Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2023 speaks to Rachel about the collection of eight short films from Aotearoa and the Pacific. On the other side of intermission, Sam Sinnott makes a nostalgic appearance to review Passages, a film from Ira Sachs. Geneva AM comes into the studio to talk about her new single, IHO. Whakarongo mai nei!

As the weather cools down, Kiwi film fans have a new excuse to take shelter in movie theatres. The 2023 New Zealand International Film Festival kicks off on July 19th and continues on through 16 towns and cities until September. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall highlights French thriller 'Anatomy of a Fall', Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' and Todd Haynes vehicle 'May December' as unmissable highlights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Initially screened at the New Zealand International Film Festival, Shut Eye is back. The is made and set in Auckland, the feature film debut for writer and director Tom Levesque. He talks to Jesse.

When the old Datsun 120Y that belonged to his late father is about to be sold, a teenage boy takes his younger brother and cousin out for a final road trip. This is the start of Datsun, the latest short film by Kiwi Mark Albiston. Things quickly spiral out of control - drugs, explosions, and a high speed chase. Datsun has already picked up awards at overseas festivals, and won People's Choice at last year's Covid-affected New Zealand International Film Festival. Now it's about to be shown as part of the Show Me Shorts Festival. Mark's previous shorts - Run in 2007 followed by The Six Dollar Fifty Man - each received a Special Distinction award at Cannes. His first feature - the well-received Shopping - came out in 2013. He talks to Lynn Freeman about directing and co-writing the script for Datsun. Datsun will show in "The Sampler" section of the 17th Show Me Shorts Festival. It will show at 36 cinemas and community venues nationwide from the 7th of October.

Episode 13: The Small Popcorn for $15 Affair Fukumodo's been to see some of the offerings at Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival - reviewing three films. He also plays a local act's CD and a track from the Flowerpornoes. Nan pops in to announce her Top 5 Chocolate Bars list and conspired with Pak'n'Save to get Nice Biscuits infront of Corey on his most recent visit there. Someone also won a small button pin with Corey's face on it - and now has to send it to Canada.

Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall joined the Sunday Session to discuss some of the highlights from the New Zealand International Film Festival, as well as Will Smith breaking his silence following that Oscars slap. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very special movie is premiering tonight at the New Zealand International Film Festival. It's a called Kainga. Shuchi Kothari is one of Kainga's producers, she talks to Jesse about the film.

A film re-telling the events of the 2007 police raids in Te Urewera premiered last night at the opening of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Muru is based around the anti-terrorism powers invoked by the government to launch an armed raid on the people of Tuhoe. It premieres in cinemas on 1 September, and writer and director Tearepa Kahi hopes it will prompt new conversations in Aotearoa. He spoke to Corin Dann.

The isolated religious community of Gloriavale has gripped the nation for years.   The church's ongoing attempts to project an image of wholesome Christianity have been tarnished many times - from revelations about the founder Neville Cooper, who dubbed himself Hopeful Christian, to more recent stories due to stories of workplace exploitation, and physical and sexual abuse of minors. A new documentary, Gloriavale, premiering at the New Zealand International Film Festival is the latest to shine a light on what really goes on in the reclusive community.  Today, Fergus Grady, the co-director of Gloriavale, and Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Trust, join Damien to discuss why, despite all the scrutiny, this troubled community still gets to play by its own rules.  Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Damien VenutoEditor / Producer: Shaun D WilsonExecutive Producer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor of flicks.co.nz Steve Newall joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the latest Marvel movie, Thor: Love and Thunder as well as a few of his choice picks for the upcoming New Zealand International Film Festival.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One afternoon this week, after watching the glorious 80s inspired intergalactic silliness of Thor: Love and Thunder, I found myself driving down the motorway singing my lungs out to Guns and Roses – it's been a few decades since I've felt the inclination to do this!It was just over a month ago many of us rediscovered the rich emotive voice of Kate Bush, and realised how at home Kenny Loggins Danger Zone still is in 2022.While Top Gun, Stranger Things and now Thor Love and Thunder may make it seem a flux of 80s' nostalgia is upon us, the 80s have been back with us for some time; those who can have long been wearing high waisted jeans and fluro nail polish.The prevalence of 80s on our TV, movie screens and Spotify play lists is nothing to fear. It's not a sign original ideas no longer exist. The 80s is simply a beloved decade and it's inevitable it will inspire and inform filmmakers and storytellers.It's mostly coincidence three recent screen events each nod to the 80s, the pandemic brought their release dates closer together.We've always looked to the past. In pop culture, decades often have a retro twin.In music, the 70s took inspiration from the rock'n'roll era of the 50s, the 80s was obsessed with the 60s and 90s looked back to the 70s for inspiration. When we hit the noughties, 80s electropop made a resurgence, and the 80s have continued to inspire this century.There's no denying laziness prevails at times when TV and film studios constantly look to the past to resurrect box office or audience numbers. The sometimes winning power of familiarity and a sense of fondness drive these decisions, but that shouldn't be the only thing considered.A revival also needs a modern take with a fresh point of view, or something new to say to. Top Gun isn't a global hit just because it's the sequel to a film released 36 years ago; it's also because it's thrilling, well-crafted entertainment staring one of the biggest movie stars in the world.Stranger Things works because it's inspired by 80s blockbusters but it's not trying to be a 80s blockbuster; it may bring back fond memories for viewers who remember the 80s but it is also a whole new experience for everyone watching.It doesn't always work, remember the 2016 Ghostbusters with an all-female cast?Other remake misadventures include, to name a few: Dynasty, Fame, Conan the Barbarian, Arthur, Annie, RoboCop, and MacGyver.Which all acts in stark contrast to one of the joys of the year.The New Zealand International Film Festival released its programme at the beginning of the week, and it reassures us that there is plenty of originality, ambition and artistic vision out there. So if you need a break from the 80s onslaught then head to NZIFF.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the New Zealand International Film Festival has unveiled its full programme for this years event. One of the films announced is Fire of Love, a documentary that tells the story of legendary volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft The film has wowed on the festival circuit, winning an award at Sundance and also sparked a multi-studio bidding war for the rights to the film. The film's director is Sara Dosa, Sara joins me now from New York. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Woodfield (on New Zealand International Film Festival programme launch) Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Whanau Marama: the New Zealand International Film Festival has just announced it will return this year, though it's going to have to reduce the number of films and venues. It's coming off the back of a challenging two years. The Film Festival was hit by a series of perfect storms - the closedown of half the country, two years in a row, and similar damage caused to the overseas festivals from where we draw many of our big films. There was also a new experimental, hybrid viewing system that struggled to replace the popular live party atmosphere we're used to at the Festival. This year the Film is under new - but hugely experienced - management. Head of Programming Michael McDonnell has been there for 21 years. Senior programmer Sandra Reid has been doing it for 28 years. So can the Festival rise again? General Manager Sally Woodfield joins Lynn and Simon to discuss her plans.

One of the notable elements in this year's International Film Festival is the strong representation of Indigenous films and film-makers. One of them is an Australian documentary called Firestarter. In 1989 the Bangarra Dance Theatre was formed in Sydney. It was entirely made up of indigenous Australians - Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders - and its impact was immeasurable. At its heart were three brothers - the Page brothers - the Holy Trinity they were called, not entirely jokingly. The name "Bangarra" means "to make fire". And the documentary that's about to show at the New Zealand International Film Festival is called Firestarter. Simon Morris speaks to Aboriginal director Wayne Blair, who he last spoke to 10 years ago about his first film, the delightful The Sapphires.

It's no surprise that the opening movie to launch the New Zealand International Film Festival this year should be the highly-anticipated The Power of the Dog. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst, it won director Dame Jane Campion the coveted Best Director award at this year's Venice Festival. But films like The Power of the Dog don't happen by accident. It was shot mostly around Otago, employing hundreds of locals as crew, extras, caterers and the rest. And everyone agreed that the person who did most of the heavy lifting in making the film happen was location manager Sally Sherratt. Yadana Saw speaks to Sally from lockdown in Auckland.

Steve Newall is editor of flicks.co.nz and he joined Francesca Rudkin to give some insight into the New Zealand International Film Festival.LISTEN ABOVE

The return of ISIS bride Suhayra Aden to New Zealand in August was surrounded by controversy.There were many questions around whether New Zealand should have let her in. Aden's story is not unique, hundreds of other young Western women left to join ISIS but unlike Aden, they now find themselves in detention camps in Syria, unable to go home. Filmmaker Alba Sotorra was given unprecedented access to these women, and has turned it into a documentary, The Return: Life After ISIS. The film is playing as part of this year's New Zealand International Film Festival, which is underway now.Alba Sotorra joined Francesca Rudkin.LISTEN ABOVE

Movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin has been eyeing up some movies included in this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. She speaks to Jack Tame about Night Raiders, the documentary The Return: Life After ISIS, and Sisters with Transistors. LISTEN ABOVE

This feature documentary exposes the whitewash of Aotearoa's multi-billion-dollar dairy industry. Amy and Chris co-produced the film, and it follows Chris as he travels around the country exploring the truth about how the dairy industry has become the nation's biggest threat. Milked premiers in Aotearoa this weakened at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Milked screening times Milked trailer Milked Facebook Milked Instagram Milked Twitter

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to look at what's on offer at the New Zealand International Film Festival, new Western The Harder They Fall starring Idris Elba (Netflix) and new series Dopesick (Disney+), which looks at America's opioid crisis and the drug company that helped fuel it.