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World-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos on every known subject.
Beamafilm
Beamafilm is a streaming platform that has a curated collection of international movies and documentaries, with a strong Australasian focus.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
Just for Kids
Kid-safe streaming video content, including Sesame Street, Arthur, Berenstain Bears, Dr Seuss and more.
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Credit-free films on Kanopy
Used up your Kanopy credits for the month? You can still watch more! These titles are credit-free this month.
Called to adventure Moana longs to be at sea, though her place is on her island with her people. When the opportunity arises she leaps at finding a way…
Read more of this comment about MoanaSimple and emotionally impactful, 'The Lunchbox' treats us to a sweet story where two people build a seemingly small connection with notes in their work…
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Books on screen
Books adapted into movies and TV shows, and movies and TV shows adapted from books.
Books and magazines
Movies and TV for tamariki
Movies and TV for tamariki
Just for Kids
Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, & Arthur.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids is a collection of movies and shows for kids.
Called to adventure Moana longs to be at sea, though her place is on her island with her people. When the opportunity arises she leaps at finding a way…
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New Zealand movies and television in the catalogue
See also:
- Christchurch movie theatres - heritage images
- Christchurch cinemas - List of former cinemas with opening/closing dates
- New Zealand on Screen - Hundreds of clips from New Zealand films and television available to watch for free. Includes some full length movies and episodes of television series.
- Canterbury Film Society - Non-profit incorporated society that aims to screen interesting films (foreign films in particular).
- New Zealand International Film Festival - New Zealand’s popular Film Festival visits Christchurch in winter.
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Canterbury Stories: Local film
Heritage images of Cantabrians behind and in front of the camera.
The Father
Full of love, confusion and disconnected attempts to understand what surrounds you, "The Father" is superb. Making you laugh, cry and question what is…
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