As the nation plunges into pandemic, Gwen Isaac’s observational documentary delves into the trenches with Siouxsie Wiles, the fuchsia-haired microbiologist who emerged as a national hero and a satanic witch in the minds of a divided New Zealand.
Festival Programme
Films — by Country
Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand's Best 2023
Check out the year’s best New Zealand short films as chosen by guest selector, Niki Caro.

Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2023
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is pleased to announce this year’s Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts selection.

Tiki Taane in Session with CSO
Fans of dub musician Tiki Taane are in for a treat with the film of his one-off 2021 concert extravaganza, ‘Otautahi Proud’.