As the weather cools down, Kiwi film fans have a new excuse to take shelter in movie theatres.

The 2023 New Zealand International Film Festival kicks off on July 19th and continues on through 16 towns and cities until September.

Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall highlights French thriller 'Anatomy of a Fall', Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' and Todd Haynes vehicle 'May December' as unmissable highlights.

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