As the year winds down, we take this moment to celebrate the connections that have shaped our journey - the loyalty, encouragement, and shared successes of our clients, collaborators, and friends. Your involvement has made a meaningful impact, and we’d be thrilled to have you join us for an evening of appreciation.

We’ll kick off with refreshments and a chance to catch up with fellow guests, followed by a private screening (the first in Hawke’s Bay) of the critically acclaimed 2024 adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, hailed as a cinematic masterpiece and one of the year’s most celebrated international films.

For those who are game, we’d love to see you dressing on theme
- dashing and dramatic with a touch of French flair!

We look forward to sharing this memorable experience with you.

Wednesday, 26 November | 5.30pm
Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North

This lavish French adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s classic tale of betrayal and revenge has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes - the highest-rated version of the story to date.

Starring Pierre Niney as Edmond Dantès, the film delivers a thrilling journey from wrongful imprisonment to calculated vengeance, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. With stunning visuals, rich storytelling, and a cast praised for their powerful performances, this modern retelling is being hailed as “the definitive version” and “an absolute pleasure to watch”.

Read film critic Simon Morris’ review HERE.