October 1st-8th, 2022

Square Eyes Film Foundation Presents —Around the World in 8 Days

Embassy Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa New Zealand

Square Eyes Film Foundation is jazzed to launch its inaugural Around the World in 8 Days film series at the Embassy Theatre in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. Pack your bags* for a cinema adventure like no other — a week-long celebration of films from all over the world, including here in Aotearoa.

*no need to actually pack your bags, although you could pack some imaginary bags as long as they don't weigh more than 23kg.

FILM SCREENINGS

Our Line-Up

Mini-Sized Square Eyes

A collection of best-loved Square Eyes favourite animated short fims, guaranteed to engage and inspire both curious young minds and indie-animation-loving grown-ups.

Rating: G
Recommended for: Ages 3+ years

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

Meet Marcel, a tiny talking shell, and the surprise hit of NZIFF 2022, as he embarks on his big-hearted big-screen stop-motion adventure, as tender and funny as it is insightful and poignant.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 7+

MOANA SING-ALONG

Disney’s blockbuster tribute to Polynesian culture, beloved here and around the world, returns to the big screen as a special sing-along event. You’re welcome.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 6+

WOLFWALKERS

The Aotearoa New Zealand big screen premiere of the latest animated feature from Tomm Moore and Cartoon Saloon, the filmmaking smarts behind the brilliant The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 9+

THE GRUFFALO + THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD

His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back! Not one but two award-winning, animated films starring the beloved Gruffalo, based on the classic books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Rating: G
Recommended for: Ages 4+

KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS

A super-loved favourite of past Square Eyes programmes, this West African fable from famed French animator Michel Ocelot is a feast for the eyes and the ears, and quite unlike anything you’ve seen before in western animation.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 5+

PONYO - (Gake no ue no Ponyo)

A masterpiece of all-ages wonderment from Japanese animation genius Hayao Miyazaki, Ponyo is a magical seaside fairy tale utterly perfect for those aged three-100, and one of Studio Ghibli’s best ever animated films.

Rating: G
Recommended for: Ages 3+

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS

An empowering documentary on the barrier-breaking exploits of Aisholpan, a fierce 13-year-old girl learning to train hunting eagles against male-dominated Mongolian tradition.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 6+

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

This remarkable LAIKA studio feature boasts epic fantasy scope, and incredible stop-motion animation, as humble and clever Kubo accidentally summons a spirit from the heavens, and determined to fulfill an age-old vendetta, goes on the run.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 9+

MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE

A young boy, is sent to a children’s home in this frank, affecting and visually expressive stop-motion animation about kids finding strength through solidarity.

Rating: PG
Recommended for: Ages 11+

TV on the Big Screen

It’s time for Saturday morning TV like never before, with our selection of brilliant TV episodes from some of our favourite small screen creators, shared on the Embassy’s glorious big screen — including Kiri and Lou and Bluey.