Māori+ Features Award-Winning Drama 'Paris Memories' in Weekly Streaming Highlights

A critically acclaimed international drama is set to reach New Zealand audiences this week as Māori+ expands its streaming library. The film Paris Memories (Revoir Paris), directed by Alice Winocour, will be available on the platform starting Wednesday, 7 August 2026. The production stars Virginie Efira, who earned a César Award for best actress for her portrayal of Mia, a journalist and translator navigating the aftermath of a traumatic event. The narrative follows Mia’s journey three months after surviving a terrorist attack at a Paris brasserie, as she attempts to reconstruct her fragmented memories to find a path toward healing. As reported by Thomas Giblin for The Spinoff, the film is noted for its deep emotional resonance. Winocour’s direction is informed by personal experience, as her own brother survived the 2015 Bataclan concert hall attack. Critics have described the drama as a poignant exploration of recovery that remains with the viewer long after the conclusion. The inclusion of Paris Memories on Māori+ highlights the platform’s role in providing Aotearoa viewers with access to high-quality global cinema alongside local content. Other local highlights for the week across New Zealand networks include the return of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee on 6 August, featuring guests such as Anika Moa and Oscar Kightley, and the premiere of the romantic comedy Settling, starring Pax Assadi and Hannah Marshall.