# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Japanese Film Screening - The Boy and the Heron
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come watch The Boy and the Heron for free—an epic Japanese film adventure you don’t wanna miss!About this EventDon't miss our Free Japanese Film Screening!Join us for a free screening of Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron!Enjoy an evening of Japanese cinema at Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland CBD. This free monthly screening introduces Japanese films to the local community and promotes greater appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture through cinema.Films are screened in Japanese with English subtitles — everyone is welcome.No booking is required.This is a free, first-come, first-served screening.Registering on Eventbrite is optional and does not guarantee a seat.Please arrive early if you wish to attend.August Film - The Boy and the Heron (2023, 125min, PG)Experience the latest Academy Award-winning film from the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki.The Boy and the Heron follows Mahito, a young boy who enters a mysterious world after meeting a strange grey heron. Through an unforgettable journey of adventure and discovery, the film explores themes of family, loss, hope, and finding the strength to move forward.Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, this beautifully animated film is a moving story that will captivate audiences of all ages.This event is presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland, the Japan Foundation, Auckland Council and Ellen Melville Centre.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/free-japanese-film-screening-the-boy-and-the-heron/100001994255038504
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-08-28T05:30:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Ellen Melville Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Ellen Melville Centre
- **lat**: -36.8476596
- **long**: 174.7669438
- **full address**: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Japanese Film Screening - The Boy and the Heron being held?
  - **A:** Free Japanese Film Screening - The Boy and the Heron takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Japanese Film Screening - The Boy and the Heron?
  - **A:** Free Japanese Film Screening - The Boy and the Heron is organized by Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland.

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