SBS World Movies

While on a book tour in Japan, Sidonie Perceval, still grieving her late husband, begins an affair with her enigmatic Japanese publisher. Sidonie in Japan explores love, loss, and cultural connection between two souls from France and Japan.

Movie review show by David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep. reviews The Mission, Death of a Soldier, interviews with Phillippe Mora, and Peter Weir on The Mosquito Coast.

England 1959. In a sleepy seaside town, young widow Florence Green arrives determined to overcome her grief and open a small bookshop. The town has never had a bookshop and most of the villagers don't like books anyway, except for the reclusive Mr Brundish, who reads everything he can.

Movie review program presented by David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz. Ep. reviews Sweet Liberty, A Zed and Two Noughts, Dogs in Space and i/v with dir. Richard Lowenstein.

A 21st-century astronaut and his sons hunt for the saboteur plotting against a proposed flight to Mars.

A middle-aged farmhand on a remote Scottish island suffers amnesia following a stroke. A lonely local woman helps him acclimate back to his life.

Ernie Dingo delivers an outstanding portrayal of Robert Tudawali, the first Aboriginal film star, whose lead role in Jedda is iconic in Australian cinema. This film traces the life of Tudawali.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

Mike is a lonely Australian boy living in a coastal wilderness with his reclusive father. In search of friendship, he encounters an Indigenous man estranged from his tribe, and the two form a bond in the care of orphaned pelicans.

After Milady kidnaps Constance, d'Artagnan and his companions race to save her. But they arrive too late - Constance is dead, and vengeance becomes their new mission.

Teen Barbara Thorson escapes her troubled life through a magical world of giants, but with help from a friend and her therapist, she confronts bullies, family struggles, and her deepest fears.

Jim Terrier, an ex special forces government contractor who is betrayed by the organization he once worked for. He must go on the run in a relentless game of cat and mouse.

Lucie Borleteau's new film, takes us behind the scenes of a Paris strip club, far from the cliches. Sisterhood, friendship, and love are the core of this film featuring magnificent performances by Zita Hanrot and Louise Chevillotte.

A frustrated Manhattan literary editor, Peter Loew (Nicolas Cage), meets a mysterious woman. During a passionate night of lovemaking, the woman bites him on the neck, drawing blood. When she disappears the next morning, Peter becomes convinced that she was a vampire and that he's become one too. As he loses himself to pressure of everyday life, he begins to act the role of a creature of the night.

In the wake of Sept. 11, Capt. Mitch Nelson leads a U.S. Special Forces team into Afghanistan to take down the Taliban and al-Qaida. Outgunned and outnumbered, Nelson and his forces face overwhelming odds in a fight against a ruthless enemy.

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review Me Myself, Mansfield Park, Selkie, and The Cup.

Movie review program presented by David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep reviews Crimes of the Heart, Fool for Love and The Colour of Money i/v with Martin Scorsese.

Teen Barbara Thorson escapes her troubled life through a magical world of giants, but with help from a friend and her therapist, she confronts bullies, family struggles, and her deepest fears.

Movie review show by David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep. reviews Peggy Sue Got Married, Blue Velvet, Something Wild + interviews with Kathleen Turner and Melanie Griffith.

Mike is a lonely Australian boy living in a coastal wilderness with his reclusive father. In search of friendship, he encounters an Indigenous man estranged from his tribe, and the two form a bond in the care of orphaned pelicans.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review U-571, For Love of the Game, Bringing Out the Dead, Edge of Seventeen, and Stir of Echoes. David also talks about the re-release of Some Like It Hot.

When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and sent to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as punishment, the crazy time spent together turns him around.

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 21st-century astronaut and his sons hunt for the saboteur plotting against a proposed flight to Mars.

England 1959. In a sleepy seaside town, young widow Florence Green arrives determined to overcome her grief and open a small bookshop. The town has never had a bookshop and most of the villagers don't like books anyway, except for the reclusive Mr Brundish, who reads everything he can.

An efficiency expert (Anthony Hopkins) softens at an elderly Australian's (Alwyn Kurts) behind-the-times moccasin factory.

Wandering gunfighter Joe arrives in the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among sheriff John Baxter and the three Rojo brothers.

In post-World War II America, a woman kidnaps her neighbour and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her. Directed by Yuval Adler, starring Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Chris Messina.

Jim Terrier, an ex special forces government contractor who is betrayed by the organization he once worked for. He must go on the run in a relentless game of cat and mouse.

When Peter Perg, an ex-prisoner of war, returns home to Vienna in 1920, he finds that it is nothing like the place he once knew. A stranger in his hometown, his life takes a turn for the worse when some of his former comrades are murdered. As the mysterious killings of veterans begin to mount, Peter decides to bring the serial killer to justice. Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky and stars Murathan Mus

When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and sent to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as punishment, the crazy time spent together turns him around.

Movie review show by David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep. reviews No Mercy, Australian Dream + interview with Dir. Jackie McKimmie; covers Screenwriters Conf. and Berlin Film Fest.

This acclaimed film is the first entirely produced and shot in Samoa. Saili, a taro farmer with dwarfism, attempts to reclaim his father's chief status, despite the current village chief's scepticism. Saili must prove his oratory skills are good enough to lead the community, and must speak up to defend the ones he loves.

An efficiency expert (Anthony Hopkins) softens at an elderly Australian's (Alwyn Kurts) behind-the-times moccasin factory.

In a remote Mexican town, girls hide underground and live in abandoned homes. Ana and friends dress as women in secret, trained to escape captors-until one fails to reach her hideout in time.

A retired hairdresser escapes his nursing home and embarks on an odyssey across his small town to style a dead woman's hair for her funeral, confronting the ghosts of his past and rediscovering his sparkle along the way. Directed and written by Todd Stephens, starring Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans.

Teen Barbara Thorson escapes her troubled life through a magical world of giants, but with help from a friend and her therapist, she confronts bullies, family struggles, and her deepest fears.

Arturo must take care of Gioele and Rebecca, two children inherited from an old uncle. When he discovers Gioele has superpowers, his luck changes.

The great Aboriginal Australian actor David Dalaithngu tells the tale of 'Another Country', a story of what happened when his people's way of life was interrupted.

A man struggles with his identity and relationships as he navigates love, family, and societal expectations, confronting the complexities of modern life and personal authenticity.

1943. The war is entering its final stages and Germany is teetering on the brink of defeat. A crazed Hitler orders a mission to have British Prime Minister Winston Churchill kidnapped and brought to Germany. The plan seems ludicrous in the extreme, however a German spy in England thinks that such a mission may just be feasible.

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.

Wandering gunfighter Joe arrives in the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among sheriff John Baxter and the three Rojo brothers.

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

Movie review show by David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep. reviews Men, The Name of the Rose + interview with Jean-Jacques Annaud; Stand By Me + interview with Rob Reiner.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep. reviews True Stories, Some Kind of Wonderful + interview with Theo Pengellis; also reviews Death of a Salesman and Hoosiers.

1943. The war is entering its final stages and Germany is teetering on the brink of defeat. A crazed Hitler orders a mission to have British Prime Minister Winston Churchill kidnapped and brought to Germany. The plan seems ludicrous in the extreme, however a German spy in England thinks that such a mission may just be feasible.

The great Aboriginal Australian actor David Dalaithngu tells the tale of 'Another Country', a story of what happened when his people's way of life was interrupted.

A man struggles with his identity and relationships as he navigates love, family, and societal expectations, confronting the complexities of modern life and personal authenticity.

Eight years have passed since his election at the Quirinale and Peppino Garibaldi is living his dream in the mountains with Janis and little Guevara. Peppino has no doubt: he prefers the mountains to the elections. Janis, on the other hand, is increasingly intolerant of their life.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

This acclaimed film is the first entirely produced and shot in Samoa. Saili, a taro farmer with dwarfism, attempts to reclaim his father's chief status, despite the current village chief's scepticism. Saili must prove his oratory skills are good enough to lead the community, and must speak up to defend the ones he loves.

Based on Noel Coward's classic play of a chance meeting, this is a story of innocence and unexpected love. Anna and Dr Alec Harvey meet by chance and their casual friendship turns into a tormenting relationship. Realising the danger to her marriage, Anna avoids Alec who is unhappy in his own marriage and pursues Anna with increasing intensity. Unable to resist his charm, Anna accepts Alec's invita

Mathieu, a famous actor, and Alice, a piano teacher, reunite after 15 years apart at a spa, revisiting past love and confronting the passage of time and lingering emotions.

Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale star as two young stage magicians whose rivalry takes them to the pinnacle of fame, but with terrible consequences. Based on the novel by Christopher Priest.

Caught between loyalty and freedom, Chad Cutler must defy his outlaw father to give his son a better life. A gritty crime saga with heart, Trespass Against Us burns with family and fury.

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.

In a remote Mexican town, girls hide underground and live in abandoned homes. Ana and friends dress as women in secret, trained to escape captors-until one fails to reach her hideout in time.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep. reviews Kangaroo with interviews, Ginger E Fred, 84 Charing Cross Road, Soviet Film Fest and The Decline of the American Empire.

Arturo must take care of Gioele and Rebecca, two children inherited from an old uncle. When he discovers Gioele has superpowers, his luck changes.

Based on Noel Coward's classic play of a chance meeting, this is a story of innocence and unexpected love. Anna and Dr Alec Harvey meet by chance and their casual friendship turns into a tormenting relationship. Realising the danger to her marriage, Anna avoids Alec who is unhappy in his own marriage and pursues Anna with increasing intensity. Unable to resist his charm, Anna accepts Alec's invita

Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale star as two young stage magicians whose rivalry takes them to the pinnacle of fame, but with terrible consequences. Based on the novel by Christopher Priest.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

The great Aboriginal Australian actor David Dalaithngu tells the tale of 'Another Country', a story of what happened when his people's way of life was interrupted.

1943. The war is entering its final stages and Germany is teetering on the brink of defeat. A crazed Hitler orders a mission to have British Prime Minister Winston Churchill kidnapped and brought to Germany. The plan seems ludicrous in the extreme, however a German spy in England thinks that such a mission may just be feasible.

Six fractious dwarfs steal a precious map that shows the locations of a series of time holes scattered across the universe, enabling them to travel back in time. Crashing through the bedroom wardrobe of 11-year-old Craig Warnock and taking him along with them for the ride, they find themselves involved in a series of eccentric encounters with famous historical figures, among them Napoleon, Robin H

An unsuccessful writer takes NZT, unlocking his brain's full potential. As he rises, he faces threats from a mogul, gangsters, and police in this action thriller.

After a secret clause in a 1968 nuclear treaty is threatened, British spycatcher John Preston must stop KGB agent Major Petrofsky from executing a devastating plot against NATO.

At 38, Patrick is left in charge of his parents' naturist campground. When he loses his hammer, it becomes a quest for finding himself.

Caught between loyalty and freedom, Chad Cutler must defy his outlaw father to give his son a better life. A gritty crime saga with heart, Trespass Against Us burns with family and fury.

Mathieu, a famous actor, and Alice, a piano teacher, reunite after 15 years apart at a spa, revisiting past love and confronting the passage of time and lingering emotions.

Movie review program presented by David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep reviews Personal Services, New Cinema Poland, Lady Jane and Black Widow and i/v with Dir. Bob Rafelson.

Six fractious dwarfs steal a precious map that shows the locations of a series of time holes scattered across the universe, enabling them to travel back in time. Crashing through the bedroom wardrobe of 11-year-old Craig Warnock and taking him along with them for the ride, they find themselves involved in a series of eccentric encounters with famous historical figures, among them Napoleon, Robin H

After his brother tragically dies on a camel racetrack, Matar, a young orphan, tries to avenge his death and build his own name.

After a secret clause in a 1968 nuclear treaty is threatened, British spycatcher John Preston must stop KGB agent Major Petrofsky from executing a devastating plot against NATO.

Mathieu, a famous actor, and Alice, a piano teacher, reunite after 15 years apart at a spa, revisiting past love and confronting the passage of time and lingering emotions.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep. reviews The Secret of My Success + interviews with Herbert Ross, Helen Slater and Michael J. Fox; plus Le Fugitifs, The Funeral and Fred Astaire.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

A young boy tells the story of growing up in a fatherless home with his unmarried mother and four spinster aunts in 1930s Ireland.

In 1918, war widow Mrs. Allen and her children leave their cramped London flat to care for the derelict, allegedly haunted Langley Park, a country mansion awaiting its rightful heirs.

A Las Vegas mystery man offers a desperate couple $1 million for a night with the wife.

A stylish political thriller where love and war collide in Southeast Asia. Set in early 1950s Vietnam, a young American becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle when he falls for the beautiful mistress of a British journalist. As war is waged around them, these three only sink deeper into a world of drugs, passion, and betrayal where nothing is as it seems.

Berlin, 1945. Everyone in Berlin has a secret. Everyone is working an angle to get what they need: money, power, survival. . . or just a way out. Academy Award winning filmmakers Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney reteam for the silver screen treatment of Joseph Kanon's acclaimed novel.

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review Gladiator and Looking for Alibrandi, with an interview with director Kate Woods and actor Pia Miranda. Later, they review Light it Up and Wonderland.

A young boy tells the story of growing up in a fatherless home with his unmarried mother and four spinster aunts in 1930s Ireland.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep. reviews 52 Pick Up, The Umbrella Woman + interviews with Rachel Ward and Sam Neill; also Angel Heart + interview with Dir. Alan Parker.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep. reviews Twelfth Night by Paul Byrnes, Burglar, Bullets of the Poets, The White Monkey and Bedroom Window.

In 1918, war widow Mrs. Allen and her children leave their cramped London flat to care for the derelict, allegedly haunted Langley Park, a country mansion awaiting its rightful heirs.

Movie review show by Stratton and Pomeranz. Ep. reviews Uforia, interviews Gillian Armstrong and Claudia Karvan on High Tide; also Slate, Wyn and Me, Italian Arts Festival and Gardens of Stones.

Movie review show by Stratton, Pomeranz and Rivier. Ep. reviews Travelling North + interviews Williamson and Kennedy; Melbourne Film Fest + Santina Musumeci; Radio Days and Beverly Hills Cop 2.

An unsuccessful writer takes NZT, unlocking his brain's full potential. As he rises, he faces threats from a mogul, gangsters, and police in this action thriller.

A Las Vegas mystery man offers a desperate couple $1 million for a night with the wife.

Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the 'golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. We profile some of these stars who became household names.

Six fractious dwarfs steal a precious map that shows the locations of a series of time holes scattered across the universe, enabling them to travel back in time. Crashing through the bedroom wardrobe of 11-year-old Craig Warnock and taking him along with them for the ride, they find themselves involved in a series of eccentric encounters with famous historical figures, among them Napoleon, Robin H

A young Maori girl fights to fulfil her destiny of being the next leader in her tribe, something her grandfather refuses to recognise.

A fact-based story set in America's former maximum-security prison, from which escape was supposed to be impossible for habitual jailbreaker Frank Morris. However, Alcatraz is just another set of bars and walls that will never hold him.

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.

Two LAPD officers deal with marriage, love and fatherhood amid the harsh realities on the streets of Los Angeles.

A stylish political thriller where love and war collide in Southeast Asia. Set in early 1950s Vietnam, a young American becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle when he falls for the beautiful mistress of a British journalist. As war is waged around them, these three only sink deeper into a world of drugs, passion, and betrayal where nothing is as it seems.