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Ciné-club at Cinéma des Cinéastes: ONCE WERE WARRIORS
Every month, the Cinéma des Cinéastes invites you to discover a rare and quality film. A complimentary drink is offered just before the screening with a raffle!
Cinéma des Cinéastes (Paris 17th)
About
As part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25).
Some films leave a mark on us because they refuse to look away.
In ONCE WERE WARRIORS (1995), New Zealand filmmaker Lee Tamahori depicts a family caught in a cycle of violence, between love, fear, and domination.
Set in a working-class neighborhood in Auckland, the film delivers an uncompromising portrait of domestic violence, while questioning cultural identity, the sense of belonging, and the possibility of taking control of one's life. A major work, still as disturbing as ever, and strikingly relevant.
Screening introduced by Amandine Bineau, project manager for the Paris Observatory for Violence Against Women, and by the President of the France New Zealand Association, Clément Aussenac.
As usual, we will meet before the screening for a complimentary drink.
Ciné-club program by Van Papadopoulos.
Our take on this event
Prepare for a visceral cinematic experience that fearlessly examines the shadows and resilience hidden within domestic walls. Join a pre-screening gathering for a discussion on this raw, powerful portrait of survival and cultural identity that hits just as hard today as it did decades ago.
The Cinéma des Cinéastes hosts a special screening of the film Once Were Warriors on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Held in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this screening explores Lee Tamahori’s powerful depiction of family struggles and cultural identity in New Zealand. Attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink before the film begins. This event is open to audiences aged 17 and older. Tickets are priced between 7 and 12 euros, and unlimited cinema cards are accepted for this screening in the 17th arrondissement.
Join the Ciné-club at Cinéma des Cinéastes on November 24, 2026, for an insightful screening of Lee Tamahori's 1995 masterpiece, Once Were Warriors. Set in an urban neighborhood in Auckland, the film unflinchingly captures the cycles of domestic violence and the search for personal agency, making it a poignant choice for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The screening will be introduced by Amandine Bineau from the Observatoire parisien des violences faites aux femmes and Clément Aussenac, President of the France New Zealand Association. Their expertise will provide context for the film’s themes and its enduring relevance today.
Guests are invited to gather for a complimentary drink prior to the start of the film. The event is restricted to viewers aged 17 and up. Admission ranges from 7 to 12 euros, and unlimited cinema cards are valid for entry.
