Thoughtful Thursdays documentary screenings at Confluence

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Thoughtful Thursdays

About Thoughtful Thursdays

Documentary film helps you see the world in new ways, and so Double Farley (owners and operators of Confluence), who themselves work in new ways, are delighted to bring Whanganui audiences a diverse range of documentary films screening every week on a Thursday evening.

Although not a traditional theatre layout, you can be assured that your viewing experience in Confluence boutique cinema is of the highest standard available. Curated by award winning filmmakers to be an amazing experience at a ticket price that is affordable.

Films will be presented on our 6 metre wide screen with surround sound and at high definition resolutions using our 2K projector. Audiences have a choice of comfortable seating including sofas, armchairs, recliners, and traditional wooden club chairs.

*Cash door sales are always limited to seats unsold or not reserved online beforehand. Whilst we'll do our best to accomodate you, there may be occasions when seats are unavailable, especially for groups of 2 or more.

Upcoming screenings

Dan Carter: Perfect 10 - Thursday 24 October - 6:30pm - $10

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Spookers - Thursday 31 October - 6:30pm - $10

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For My Father's Kingdom - Thursday 7 November - 6:30pm - $10

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Maiden - Thursday 14 November - 6:30pm - $10

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The Great Museum - Thursday 21 November - 6:30pm - $10

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Searching for Sugar Man - Thursday 28 November - 6:30pm - $10

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Upcoming films trailer montage

Suggest a screening

Confluence and Double Farley have developed a number of connections to worldwide distributors of films and filmmakers. If there is a particular film, or topic, that you would like to see on a Thoughtful Thursday, then please let us know using the form on our new opportunities page.

As filmmakers ourselves we also appreciate how difficult it can be for documentary films to reach regional cinema audiences. So if you have made a documentary film, or know of someone who has, we would love to hear from you using the same form.

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About the venue

We know that your experience of watching a film is almost as important as the story it tells. Our cinema space features a 6 metre wide high definition screen with 5.1 surround sound, comfortable seating for 36 people including sofas, recliners, and arm chairs, replete with cushions, for those arriving early enough. Plus air conditioning and free chilled drinking water for your added comfort.

We strive for Confluence boutique cinema to be one of the most comfortable and affordable places to experience cinema documentary film in Whanganui. We love to hear your feedback on the night or on social media.

Our boutique cinema is designed for your comfort. Reserve or book online, or by calling us on 06 2813474, to secure a seat on your favourite row.

Despite being up on the top floor of the building we do have a lift you're welcome to use. Once you are here the venue floor is flat with wide access doors. There are also disabled access toilets on the floor below.

Bringing your own food and drink

We provide free chilled filtered tap water and glasses for all ticket holders, and you're also welcome to bring your own
non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, but please respect the enjoyment of others by making sure your consumption of food or drink is not distracting during the film. Please do not bring noisy crisp bags or strong smelling foods such as popcorn or takeaways. Consider re-using another quieter container to bring along any sweets or similar snacks, instead of the normally noisy plastic bags they are packed in.

Younger audience members

All films are exhibited as part of Thoughtful Thursdays are done so strictly inline with the New Zealand Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. Please check any published classification of each film before purchasing a ticket or attending. As a responsible venue we will not permit audience members to attend screenings who are below the minimum age where restricted films are shown.

We also require all children under the age of 13 attending any film to be accompanied by at least one adult ticket holder who is their parent or legal guardian.

Set In Stone screening for Kelburn Normal School

Kelburn Normal School students attending a 2018 screening of Set In Stone.

Documentary film classifications

Documentary films, especially those made independently of major funding, are often unable to afford obtaining classifications in all countries where they are screened. Whilst Thoughtful Thursdays will only be screening content that has been legally sourced in New Zealand, there may be documentary films that have not yet, or will never, obtain a classification under the NZ Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. As responsible exhibitors of films we are able to screen documentary films without a classification under the exemption clause of section 8 part G of the act, unless they contain objectionable material that would warrant a restricted classification.

Why only documentary films

Whanganui rarely has screenings of the annual film festival films, especially documentary film. The film society does a splendid job in bringing all genres of film to their members, including documentary. Plus don't forget the Embassy which is where you can catch the latest Hollywood blockbusters throughout the week.

What Thoughtful Thursdays provides is something different to the other Whanganui film venues. We screen films that take time to look deeply at environmental problems, politics, history, New Zealand culture and local stories, and worldwide inspirational stories.

We screen, love, make, and celebrate documentaries. There is something for everyone in this specific genre, and we're keen to bring an audience to every film we show.

Thoughtful Thursdays...it's time to think.