SBS World Movies

Wide Open Sky is an uplifting documentary about a children's choir in a remote corner of outback Australia. Out here, footy is king and music education is rare as rain. The children travel far from home to music camp to prepare for a big concert in Coonamble. They have three days to learn a demanding repertoire. The film follows four primary-aged children brave enough to dream big - and reminds us

The story of Murra, an Indigenous Australian teen who discovers her love for photography at a youth camp in Western Australia. Jub Clerc directs this captivating film that mixes coming-of-age and road trip genres, resulting in a lively and compelling plot.

The landscape of a rural area is filled with mysterious tobacco barns. Three generations spend the summer uncovering the secrets of these structures in a little town that is a childhood playground, a teenage cage, and an elder's memory.

Max, a movie producer, owes a lot of money to a gangster. He and his nephew decide to make a movie with an ageing actor and kill him on the set in an accident to claim insurance money.

Harry Brown, an elderly ex-marine and widower, lives in a dingy English housing estate apartment. The escalating crime and violence has made him so frightened that he won't even use the underpass near his home. When Harry's best friend is murdered, he decides to seek revenge on the criminal lowlifes who have made his life hell. Stars Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer and David Bradley.

In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia. Adapted from Antonio di Benedetto's 1956 classic of Argentinean literature. Stars Daniel Gimenez Cacho and Lola Duenas.

Set in 1890s England, a comedy of mistaken identity ensues when two young gentlemen friends use the same alias (Ernest) to pursue the women they love. Based on the Oscar Wilde play.

Gem, a spirited young girl, deals with the grief of her mother's death by forging a bond with a wild emu. This spiritual dreaming is a bond she will do anything to keep, but one that puts her at odds with the new social worker.

Aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London.

In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia. Adapted from Antonio di Benedetto's 1956 classic of Argentinean literature. Stars Daniel Gimenez Cacho and Lola Duenas.

Based on the humanitarian works of Irish-born Vatican priest Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who saved thousands of escaped prisoners of war, Jews and Italian Resistance families in occupied Rome during World War II, by hiding them in the church.

A Korean American family discover their own resilience and what really makes a home after moving to an Arkansas farm in search of the American dream.

Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. With her memories reawakened, she believes that Anne is alive. Armed with the previous book, she sets out on a quest to find her beloved friend.

A young man receives help from a puppeteer who has the martial-arts skills to defeat an assassin.

Two men make a living by finding new parents for babies who are left anonymously in church baby boxes. But when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers their scheme and decides to join them on a road trip to interview potential parents. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun and Gang Dong-won.

Duncan, a shy teenager, visits a beach house owned by his mother's boyfriend. Annoyed with everyone, he wanders away to a local water park and meets Owen, who helps him open up to the world.

A man with a criminal past seeks redemption after being awakened by personal tragedy. He dedicates his life to his broken community and the safety of young girl who reminds him of his daughter.

The landscape of a rural area is filled with mysterious tobacco barns. Three generations spend the summer uncovering the secrets of these structures in a little town that is a childhood playground, a teenage cage, and an elder's memory.

Billi discovers that her beloved grandmother has terminal lung cancer, and that her family had decided to conceal the diagnosis from her. The family schedules a wedding to gather as an excuse before she dies. Directed and written by Lulu Wang, staring Awkwafina, Shu Zhen Zhao. Tzi Ma.

A Korean American family discover their own resilience and what really makes a home after moving to an Arkansas farm in search of the American dream.

The story of Murra, an Indigenous Australian teen who discovers her love for photography at a youth camp in Western Australia. Jub Clerc directs this captivating film that mixes coming-of-age and road trip genres, resulting in a lively and compelling plot.

Kristina Nilsson, a mother who leaves a poverty-stricken Sweden with her family in the 1850s and sets out on a long, dangerous journey, hoping to find a better life for herself and her children in America.

Wide Open Sky is an uplifting documentary about a children's choir in a remote corner of outback Australia. Out here, footy is king and music education is rare as rain. The children travel far from home to music camp to prepare for a big concert in Coonamble. They have three days to learn a demanding repertoire. The film follows four primary-aged children brave enough to dream big - and reminds us

Aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London.

Washed-up stuntman Luo seeks help from his estranged daughter when his beloved stunt horse may be auctioned off. They become a media sensation when their fight with debt collectors goes viral.

In ancient China, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2003 Academy Awards. Directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi.

It is monsoon season in Singapore and the city is pouring with rain. Wet Season follows the plight of Ling, a Chinese language teacher, whose marriage and school life are fraying apart because she is unable to bear a child. But an unlikely friendship with a student helps her reaffirm her identity as a woman.

After President Park's assassination in 1980, North Korea sees an opportunity and dispatches one of its spies to the south. The South Korean Spy Agency's international and domestic units are entrusted with identifying the impostor inside their organisation.

Two men make a living by finding new parents for babies who are left anonymously in church baby boxes. But when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers their scheme and decides to join them on a road trip to interview potential parents. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun and Gang Dong-won.

Aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London.

Shakespeare's Don Pedro (Denzel Washington) pairs Benedick (Kenneth Branagh) and Beatrice (Emma Thompson) and woos Hero for Claudio around a lively Italian villa.

Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. With her memories reawakened, she believes that Anne is alive. Armed with the previous book, she sets out on a quest to find her beloved friend.

A young man receives help from a puppeteer who has the martial-arts skills to defeat an assassin.

Duncan, a shy teenager, visits a beach house owned by his mother's boyfriend. Annoyed with everyone, he wanders away to a local water park and meets Owen, who helps him open up to the world.

A Korean American family discover their own resilience and what really makes a home after moving to an Arkansas farm in search of the American dream.

The third film in the trilogy based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. As Queen of Hungary, Sissi stays in Godolo, far from the loneliness of the royal palace in Vienna and her cruel mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophie. Although she loves her time there, she returns to Vienna to avoid Count Andrassy's advances. She leaves Vienna again to recover from an attack of tuberculosis.

This spell-binding documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verite footage, the film captures her personal journey while also addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and t

Cheng, a young Chinese man sworn to an oath of non-violence, is sent to live in Thailand with his uncle and cousins. His promise to his mother not to fight is repeatedly tested when he goes to work in the local icehouse for an abusive overseer. When some of his cousins are killed, after discovering the icehouse is actually a front for a heroin-smuggling operation, Cheng sets out to exact revenge.

While pursuing his lifelong dream of landing a starring role, amateur actor Wei Chenggong receives an invitation from famous actress Milan to play her leading man. However, unbeknownst to Mr. Wei, the new gig has landed him directly in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy.

Hae-joon, a detective investigating a man's death after a fall in the mountains, meets the dead man's enigmatic wife in the course of his interrogation. Since the wife displays no signs of grief at the death of her husband, the policeman considers her a suspect. But he soon finds himself developing an interest in her. Directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Park Hae-il, Tang Wei and Lee Jung-hyun.

It is monsoon season in Singapore and the city is pouring with rain. Wet Season follows the plight of Ling, a Chinese language teacher, whose marriage and school life are fraying apart because she is unable to bear a child. But an unlikely friendship with a student helps her reaffirm her identity as a woman.

This spell-binding documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verite footage, the film captures her personal journey while also addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and t

The third film in the trilogy based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. As Queen of Hungary, Sissi stays in Godolo, far from the loneliness of the royal palace in Vienna and her cruel mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophie. Although she loves her time there, she returns to Vienna to avoid Count Andrassy's advances. She leaves Vienna again to recover from an attack of tuberculosis.

Washed-up stuntman Luo seeks help from his estranged daughter when his beloved stunt horse may be auctioned off. They become a media sensation when their fight with debt collectors goes viral.

In ancient China, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2003 Academy Awards. Directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi.

When conservative, Texas church choir director Maybelline (Jacqui Weaver) inherits her recently deceased son's drag club, she surprises her husband and everyone else she knows by moving alone to San Francisco to save the club from bankruptcy. In this raucous, vibrant environment, she begins to open up and find new meaning for her life, even becoming a mother figure to the club's flamboyant perform

In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble and desperate for a hit. Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and others to life in A Christmas Carol.

Shakespeare's Don Pedro (Denzel Washington) pairs Benedick (Kenneth Branagh) and Beatrice (Emma Thompson) and woos Hero for Claudio around a lively Italian villa.

A world-renowned archaeology professor and kung-fu expert takes his team on a quest to find a lost ancient Indian treasure and a race against a team of mercenaries. The journey leads them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubia and further. Stars Jackie Chan and Sonu Sood.

Framed for the murder of a ruthless but honourable mobster, Ip Man becomes targeted for vengeance by his dangerous daughter. Forced to resign as police captain, Ip must also contend with the arrival of the Japanese army in Guangzhou, China, in 1938. Directed by Liming Li and stars Dennis To, Yuan Li Ruoxin and Tong Xiaohu.

In 1598, the seven-year Imjin War nears an end as Wae invaders prepare to withdraw from Joseon. Admiral Yi Sun-shin leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to annihilate the Wae army. Joseon, Ming, and Wae forces clash at Noryang Strait, the deadly sea where Admiral Yi fights his last valiant battle.

Beau lives alone in a downtown apartment where every moment is a waking nightmare. Prone to anxiety and paranoia, he visits his longtime therapist who prepares him for his journey to visit his mother. But mayhem ensues on the eve of Beau's departure, spinning his life in a surreal new direction.

Seberg is inspired by real events about the French New Wave darling and Breathless star, Jean Seberg, who in the late 1960s was targeted by Hoover's FBI, because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal.

Classic film review series hosted by living legends Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. This episode features Michael Moore, Alfred Molina, Salma Hayek and Julie Taymor.

A world-renowned archaeology professor and kung-fu expert takes his team on a quest to find a lost ancient Indian treasure and a race against a team of mercenaries. The journey leads them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubia and further. Stars Jackie Chan and Sonu Sood.

In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble and desperate for a hit. Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and others to life in A Christmas Carol.

Cheng, a young Chinese man sworn to an oath of non-violence, is sent to live in Thailand with his uncle and cousins. His promise to his mother not to fight is repeatedly tested when he goes to work in the local icehouse for an abusive overseer. When some of his cousins are killed, after discovering the icehouse is actually a front for a heroin-smuggling operation, Cheng sets out to exact revenge.

A 15-year-old girl doggedly searches for the truth behind her adored father's sudden abandonment in Calabria.

This spell-binding documentary follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verite footage, the film captures her personal journey while also addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and t

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

When a group of Shaolin monks fail in city life, they form a soccer team under the coaching of a disgraced soccer legend. Winner of six Hong Kong film awards.

Seven warriors come together to protect a village from a diabolical General.

In a moment of irresponsible negligence, barrister Adrian Lam indirectly sentences an innocent woman to prison over manslaughter. To right his wrong would mean going to war with the Chungs, the financial tycoon family who is responsible for the crime. Adrian must reflect on his mistakes and fearlessly overcome any challenges, if he is to uphold justice and punish the true culprit.

An ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters battle a vicious race of alien invaders every six years, but when a celebrated war hero falls, the fate of mankind hangs in the balance. Stars Nicolas Cage, Alain Moussi and Tony Jaa.

A 15-year-old girl doggedly searches for the truth behind her adored father's sudden abandonment in Calabria.

In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble and desperate for a hit. Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and others to life in A Christmas Carol.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

Inspired by the life and songs of Bob Dylan, I'm Not There attempts to capture the essence of the elusive musical genius. Six different actors, including Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Oscar nominee Cate Blanchett, each embody part of the Dylan legend: from Greenwich Village folk singer to electric guitar trailblazer to born-again preacher. Directed by Academy Award-nominated write

Emmi Rothner only wanted to cancel a newspaper subscription, but because she makes a typo in the address bar, the email ends up in the mailbox of linguist Leo Leike. It is the beginning of a long and personal online exchange. An intimate friendship develops between the two, however, they must decide whether to limit their interaction to the digital space or risk going further. Directed by Vanessa

A world-renowned archaeology professor and kung-fu expert takes his team on a quest to find a lost ancient Indian treasure and a race against a team of mercenaries. The journey leads them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubia and further. Stars Jackie Chan and Sonu Sood.

Sir Robert Chiltern is a highly respected politician, well-off and with a loving family. But all this is threatened when an old acquaintance appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Only Sir Robert's dissolute best friend, Lord Goring, is scheming enough to come to his aid.

An offbeat Ohio teenager eagerly awaits the return of a legendary wild one she figures is her mother.

US backpackers Hanna and Liv take a job in a remote Australian pub for some extra cash and are confronted with a bunch of unruly locals and a situation that grows rapidly out of their control.

Fleeing a mysterious drama in his hometown, a country boy nearly loses himself in the easy sex and pervasive loneliness of the big city.

Sook-Hee is a killer. She was raised and trained in Yanbian, China. She hides her real identity as a killer and comes to South Korea. She dreams of having a different type of life, but she becomes involved with two men. Joong-Sang is a mysterious man who trains killers and Hyun-Soo watches Sook-Hee.

Seven warriors come together to protect a village from a diabolical General.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

An offbeat Ohio teenager eagerly awaits the return of a legendary wild one she figures is her mother.

When a group of Shaolin monks fail in city life, they form a soccer team under the coaching of a disgraced soccer legend. Winner of six Hong Kong film awards.