SBS World Movies

A father and son in the suburbs of Casablanca get by on petty crimes for a local mob. When a kidnapping goes wrong, they must find a way to dispose of the body.

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

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

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

Alexander vowed never to love - until he meets lively Caro in the Vienna subway. Their bittersweet journey tests his fears, changes seasons, and shows him love means risking it all.

A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with the joys of budding love and the complications of dating. Directed by Sebastian Lelio, starring Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Michael Cera.

Movie review program presented by David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz. Ep reviews Witches of Eastwick and i/v with George Miller. Rev She's Gotta Have It, Manhunter, Dead of Winter and Predator.

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.

Mia moves to South Africa with her family to manage a lion farm and develops a special bond with Charlie, a white lion cub; however, things change when she uncovers her father's secret.

Eloise is a fun-loving six year old girl with a knack for finding adventure every place she looks. While under the care of her "rather" wonderful Nanny (Julie Andrews), Eloise tries to play matchmaker to a lonely prince and wrangle an invitation to the society event of the season.

Pippa and Thomas move into their dream apartment, but notice that their windows look directly into the apartment opposite.

27-year-old French writer Emma immerses herself in Berlin's sex trade to research her novel. What begins as brief research becomes a two-year journey of desire, danger, and discovery.

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.

Set in Ireland during the mid-90s, Eddie and Amber decide to stage a relationship to stop everyone from speculating about their sexuality. Eddie is keen to follow his Dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London.

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.

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.

Mia moves to South Africa with her family to manage a lion farm and develops a special bond with Charlie, a white lion cub; however, things change when she uncovers her father's secret.

Eloise is a fun-loving six year old girl with a knack for finding adventure every place she looks. While under the care of her "rather" wonderful Nanny (Julie Andrews), Eloise tries to play matchmaker to a lonely prince and wrangle an invitation to the society event of the season.

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.

Set in Ireland during the mid-90s, Eddie and Amber decide to stage a relationship to stop everyone from speculating about their sexuality. Eddie is keen to follow his Dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London.

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

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember both his final case and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again. Directed by Bill Condon and stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada.

When Edward Bloom becomes ill, his son, William, travels to be with him. William has a strained relationship with Edward because his father has always told exaggerated stories about his life, and William thinks he's never really told the truth. Even on his deathbed, Edward recounts fantastical anecdotes. When William starts to investigate his father's tales, he begins to understand his penchant fo

A man with no name (Clint Eastwood) and a man with a mission (Lee Van Cleef) hunt a Mexican bandit (Gian Maria Volonte) for different reasons.

A wealthy man is vacationing with loved ones at a resort in Acapulco, Mexico until he receives a phone call. There's been a death in the family, everyone must return home, and simmering tensions begin to rise. Directed and written by Michel Franco, starring Tim Roth, Albertine Kotting McMillan, Samuel Bottomley.

Pippa and Thomas move into their dream apartment, but notice that their windows look directly into the apartment opposite.

27-year-old French writer Emma immerses herself in Berlin's sex trade to research her novel. What begins as brief research becomes a two-year journey of desire, danger, and discovery.

Alexander vowed never to love - until he meets lively Caro in the Vienna subway. Their bittersweet journey tests his fears, changes seasons, and shows him love means risking it all.

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember both his final case and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again. Directed by Bill Condon and stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada.

When Edward Bloom becomes ill, his son, William, travels to be with him. William has a strained relationship with Edward because his father has always told exaggerated stories about his life, and William thinks he's never really told the truth. Even on his deathbed, Edward recounts fantastical anecdotes. When William starts to investigate his father's tales, he begins to understand his penchant fo

With her husband lost in the war, a woman starts a small agricultural business to support her family. Although she is met with hostility by members of the patriarchal village, several other like-minded women with dreams of living independently come forward and join her.

A man with no name (Clint Eastwood) and a man with a mission (Lee Van Cleef) hunt a Mexican bandit (Gian Maria Volonte) for different reasons.

Mia moves to South Africa with her family to manage a lion farm and develops a special bond with Charlie, a white lion cub; however, things change when she uncovers her father's secret.

Eloise is a fun-loving six year old girl with a knack for finding adventure every place she looks. While under the care of her "rather" wonderful Nanny (Julie Andrews), Eloise tries to play matchmaker to a lonely prince and wrangle an invitation to the society event of the season.

At the center of the family story is 13-year-old protagonist Madison, for whom cycle racing means just everything! She gives her all to emulate her cool and successful cycle-pro father. But when the talented and ambitious young racer has to unwillingly swap saddles for a mountain bike things go haywire.

Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.

A widowed school teacher becomes a viral sensation overnight when she accidentally unleashes her unabashed opinions on social media. This newfound fame comes with its own challenges as she must navigate archaic mindsets and secret identities.

A shy teenager on a summer vacatioon experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.

A wealthy man is vacationing with loved ones at a resort in Acapulco, Mexico until he receives a phone call. There's been a death in the family, everyone must return home, and simmering tensions begin to rise. Directed and written by Michel Franco, starring Tim Roth, Albertine Kotting McMillan, Samuel Bottomley.

Lisa, once a brilliant playwright, no longer writes. She lives in Switzerland, but her heart remains in Berlin, beating in time with that of her twin brother Sven.

A movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review Sample People and interview writer and director Clinton Smith. Later, they interview actor Russell Crowe about Gladiator, as well as review Music of the Heart and L'ennui.

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. Directed by Charles Sturridge, starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale.

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.

At the center of the family story is 13-year-old protagonist Madison, for whom cycle racing means just everything! She gives her all to emulate her cool and successful cycle-pro father. But when the talented and ambitious young racer has to unwillingly swap saddles for a mountain bike things go haywire.

Nora is a young actress with a promising future who balances between the two key pillars of her life: her grandmother Lilith and her mother Cecilia.

Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember both his final case and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again. Directed by Bill Condon and stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada.

Raymond, a chicken farmer in Brittany, finds himself threatened with bankruptcy when the big supermarkets decide to cut out the local farms from their trade. Inspired by his favourite play, Cyrano de Bergerac, Raymond hatches a plan to save his farm and his business through the art of theatre.

East German defector turned CIA agent, Alex Holbeck is assigned to discover the names of five Soviet dissidents targeted by a ruthless KGB hit squad. Arriving in East Berlin, Alex's cover is quickly blown and he seeks shelter with his former lover, Karen. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, Alex outwits his KGB pursuers, only to see Karen fall into the hands of the enemy.

Walkabout chronicles the spiritual and emotional journey of a sister and brother abandoned in the Australian outback.

In Sale, Morocco, a devoted tailor hides his love for men while caring for his ill wife. When a young apprentice enters their lives, desire, loyalty and quiet truths reshape their marriage.

The married couple Piv and Ulrik must fight for a place in the parental group in their daughter's new class. They encounter parenthood with all its power structures, dominating personalities and an institutional culture of traditional agendas that tends to forget the children and bring out the worst in their parents.

A widowed school teacher becomes a viral sensation overnight when she accidentally unleashes her unabashed opinions on social media. This newfound fame comes with its own challenges as she must navigate archaic mindsets and secret identities.

A shy teenager on a summer vacatioon experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review Pitch Black, and interview David Twohy and actor Vin Diesel. Later they review Angela's Ashes, Beautiful People and Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai and interview writer and director Jim Jarmusch.

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.

Raymond, a chicken farmer in Brittany, finds himself threatened with bankruptcy when the big supermarkets decide to cut out the local farms from their trade. Inspired by his favourite play, Cyrano de Bergerac, Raymond hatches a plan to save his farm and his business through the art of theatre.

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.

East German defector turned CIA agent, Alex Holbeck is assigned to discover the names of five Soviet dissidents targeted by a ruthless KGB hit squad. Arriving in East Berlin, Alex's cover is quickly blown and he seeks shelter with his former lover, Karen. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, Alex outwits his KGB pursuers, only to see Karen fall into the hands of the enemy.

In Sale, Morocco, a devoted tailor hides his love for men while caring for his ill wife. When a young apprentice enters their lives, desire, loyalty and quiet truths reshape their marriage.

A shy teenager on a summer vacatioon experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.

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.

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. Directed by Charles Sturridge, starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale.

On Monday, Danny Clark (Ben Mendelsohn) is the reluctant recipient of a birthday present he would rather forget - his father's old Nissan Cedric. By Tuesday he has asked the beautiful Joanna Johnson (Claudia Karvan) out on a date, only, he promised to pick her up in a Jaguar. In a tight fix, Danny trades the Nissan Cedric for a Jaguar only to be ripped off by a dodgy car salesman, Gordon Farkas (S

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.

A young girl in Nevada becomes romantically involved with a female drifter who introduces her to a life of stripping, drugs, and metaphysical experiences that teach her what happens when real life catches up with dark fantasy.

Dylan, a 21-year old construction worker in rural New Mexico, joins a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers in search of their own version of the American dream.