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Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday April 17th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On Thursday, 17th April at 6pm WFS will be screening a fascinating architectural documentary about two renowned NZ architects, Maurice and I.

Our 8pm screening is the wonderful French dramatic comedy, A Difficult Year.

Films are screened at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

You can also renew your membership for 2025. The annual fee remains at $30 and includes one free ticket.

Or pay your membership fee online. Go to whangareifilmsociety.org

MAURICE AND I
New Zealand, 2024, Doco, 99 mins
Cast: Sir Miles Warren, Maurice Mahoney

Maurice and I celebrates the architectural partnership of Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney, whose innovative ‘brutalist’ designs redefined the look of Christchurch architecture in the 1960s and 70s.

During their careers, the two men enhanced the community’s cultural and social fabric. Their work, including the iconic Christchurch Town Hall, was nearly erased by the 2011 earthquakes and they launched a passionate campaign to try to preserve it.

Using rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, the film reflects on their remarkable legacy and the community impact of their bold architectural vision over two decades.

MAURICE AND I is an enthralling exploration of partnership and the enduring importance of architecture in shaping and enriching our lives." IMDB

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday, 17th April at 6pm and Thursday, 24th April at 8pm.

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee per film. (Total of $15)

All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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