Pike River movie premieres in Greymouth

Monday 13 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 6:00am

In this story Robyn Malcolm, Melanie Lynskey, Robert Sarkies

The film about the Pike River mine disaster held its first premiere at the Regent Theatre in Greymouth. Director Robert Sarkies and actress Melanie Lynskey attended the event, which was described as an emotional experience for the local community.

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1. The PressMon 13 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

   ‘Emotional’ Pike River movie premiere in Greymouth (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 14 Oct 2025, 6:00am

   'It feels important': Pike River movie premieres in Greymouth (opens in new tab)