Perfect Score for Big Girls Don't Cry
A New Zealand drama film is set to screen at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate, with a perfect critic score and several award nominations. The film tells the story of a 14-year-old girl's transformative summer in rural New Zealand.
Dir: Paloma Schneideman
Cast: Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer, Noah Taylor, Tara Canton, Beatrix Wolfe, Miriama McDowell, Ngataitangirua Hita, Sophia Kirkwood-Smith
100 mins · 2026 · New Zealand · English
Rotten Tomatoes 100%
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury will host a screening of Big Girls Don't Cry, a 2026 New Zealand drama film directed by Paloma Schneideman.
What is the film about? The story follows 14-year-old Sid over one transformative summer in rural New Zealand in 2006, as she discovers desire, identity, and the internet while imitating the people she longs to be loved by.
Who made the film and who's in it? The film was written and directed by Paloma Schneideman and features a cast including Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer, Noah Taylor, Tara Canton, and Beatrix Wolfe.
How was the film received? Big Girls Don't Cry has achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics highlighting the film's subtle portrayal of growing up queer without support, and Ani Palmer's acting as a highlight, and has won several awards, including the Grand Prix at the Biarritz Film Festival and the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Youth Film. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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