Björk stars in an emotionally upfront, somewhat hollow tale of self-sacrificing as a single mother with rapidly deteriorating sight trying to retain her factory job and pay for an operation to prevent her son from going blind. Palme d'Or winner.

Most films are open to members only - but you can join for as little as $25. Check out our membership options and benefits.
Questions? Email info@canterburyfilmsociety.org.nz or phone (03)364-2987 ext 7003.

Canterbury Film Society screens at Rialto Cinemas, Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch Mondays at 6:30 pm, March – October (except public holidays, and during film festivals when society membership gets us discounted festival tickets!). Check out our 2010 season here. If you would like to receive email updates and our printed brochure, please email your name and postal address to:info@canterburyfilmsociety.org.nz

Our 2010 programme features special screenings of works from Norman McLaren, Lars von Trier and Guy Maddin, along with recent features from France and Germany, a look at the cinema of Iran, documentaries, classics and contemporary cinema from home and abroad.

• Share the big-screen experience with us

• Watch exciting cinema that pushes the boundaries

• See films you may never have heard of - you'll be surprised how much you enjoy them

• Take time to reflect and digest each film, with weekly screenings

• Hear guest speakers and Q&As with filmmakers and film specialists

• Get exceptional value - a full membership works out at less than $4 per film

It's easy to join and great value, too, with sampler memberships for as little as $25.
Pay your membership subscription, then see our films for FREE.
Fill in a membership form and join by mail or join at the CFS desk in the cinema lobby before any CFS screening.
Find out about our 2010 special membership offers here

Contact Canterbury Film Society

Film Society 2010 – NZ Federation of Film Societies website
Full details for the Film Society 2010 Season at every Film Society around the country

Film Society – Celebrating 60 years

Canterbury Film Society 2010 Season is presented with financial assistance from the New Zealand Film Commission and with the generous support of the National Film Board of Canada, the Embassy of France, and the Goethe-Institut, Wellington. And as always, we are deeply grateful for ongoing support from the film-lovers at Alice in Videoland and Rialto Cinemas.