Night view of a historic theater building with a marquee and lights, called Regent Theatre, with people walking and sitting outside on the sidewalk.
Black and white logo with vertical text reading 'HAMLETOMATIC QUE' and smaller text 'WAIRARAPA' at the bottom.

Wairarapa Cinémathèque celebrates film as part of our artistic and cultural heritage. We bring people together through curated screenings, discussion, and the shared experience of exceptional cinema.

Our 2026 season features eleven community-selected films spanning silent cinema, restored classics, international masterpieces, contemporary documentaries, and iconic works from world cinema.

Screenings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 7.30pm at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton.

Explore the programme on our Currently Showing page.

2026 Memberships

Past Screenings

  • A woman and a man with serious expressions sitting close together indoors.

    Rear Window (1954)

  • A woman and a man standing on a farm with cows in the background, green rolling hills, and a wooden fence.

    Bellbird (2019)

  • Two young adults, a woman with red hair and a man with light brown hair, face each other closely on a city street with parked cars and apartment buildings in the background.

    Run Lola Run (1998)

  • Three women dressed in colorful 1950s style outfits, posing together with playful expressions.

    Some Like It Hot (1959)

  • A person in a coat walking away in a dark brick tunnel, with light at the end creating a silhouette and reflections on the wet ground.

    The Third Man (1949)

  • A humanoid robot is sitting on a chair with wires connected to its head and body. The robot has a metallic body and a human-like face with closed eyes. There are glowing, circular light rings around its head and body, creating a sci-fi effect against a dark background.

    Metropolis (1927)

  • A woman wearing a hijab and black jacket sitting amidst the rubble of a destroyed building, holding a camera with a somber expression.

    Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk (2025)

  • A person dressed in traditional Asian clothing standing during a historical battle scene with soldiers and burning buildings in the background.

    Ran (1985)

  • Poster featuring the cast of The Godfather, with prominent images of Marlon Brando and other characters, set against a golden background.

    The Godfather (1972)

  • Dr. Strangelove (1964)

  • All About My Mother (1999)