SBS World Movies

Anthony Hopkins plays a devoted English butler reflecting on a lifetime of service, lost love, and loyalty as he realizes too late the cost of his blind duty.

Black Swan follows the story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother, Erica, who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their

A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher living with severe health issues attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter in a final search for redemption.

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in Gravity, a thriller where two astronauts are stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed. Running out of oxygen, they must fight to survive.

The story of best-selling author, Paul Sheldon, who is on his way back home after finishing his latest novel. Meet Annie Wilkes, Paul's self-proclaimed number one fan, who takes it upon herself to nurse him back to health. After reading through one of his manuscripts, however, all hell breaks loose and nothing is ever the same again. Stars James Caan and Kathy Bates.

Left broke and homeless by his wealthy parents' divorce, a young man moves in with an old friend and finally meets the woman of his dreams.

Margaret and David review Vice Versa, Wings of Desire and Less Than Zero, with Wim Wenders discussing his Cannes winning Wings of Desire in an interview from the 1987 festival.

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.

Anthony Hopkins plays a devoted English butler reflecting on a lifetime of service, lost love, and loyalty as he realizes too late the cost of his blind duty.

The Sole family has spent every summer harvesting peaches from their orchard in Alcarras, Spain. This year, they face eviction as new plans threaten the land. The family must confront an uncertain future, risking more than just their home.

Two couples meet for a painful and raw conversation in the aftermath of a violent tragedy. Directed and written by Fran Kranz, starring Jason Issacs, Martha Plimpton, Ann Dowd.

Margaret and David review Good Morning Vietnam, Someone to Watch Over Me, White Mischief, Backstage and The Woo Woo Kid, cover the Oscars and upcoming national film releases.

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.

England, 1904. Gentleman Henslowe Fisk struggles to cope with his father's aloofness after the loss of the old man's wife and elder son. Then Henslowe becomes convinced that Dean Spanley, an affable local cleric with a taste for expensive wine, is the reincarnation of his father's childhood dog.

In 1980s New York, a lonely dog builds a robot companion, but after they're separated, both must navigate friendship, loss, and the passage of time in this wordless, bittersweet tale.

The story of William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who used the steel of his blade and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen against the tyranny of England's King Edward in the 13th century.

In the well-to-do suburbs of a small town in France, a group of pretty average, well-adjusted teenagers push the limits of their sexuality until the nature of their activities is revealed. Directed by Eva Husson, stars Finnegan Oldfield and Marilyn Lima.

Black Swan follows the story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother, Erica, who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their

Marinette tells the story of pioneering French female soccer star Marinette Pichon. Filmmaker Virginie Verrier's biopic traces the athlete's battle to earn her homeland's respect.

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. They reviews Titus, Superstar, Timecode, Supernova, Up at the Villa, and Children of the Marshlands. They also look at pre-production of Australian movie Mullet and interview writer director David Caesar, and actors Ben Mendelson, and Susie Porter.

Robin Williams answers Oscar questions at a press conference, while Irina Kupchenko talks with David about Lonely Women Seeks Life Companion and Without Witnesses.

England, 1904. Gentleman Henslowe Fisk struggles to cope with his father's aloofness after the loss of the old man's wife and elder son. Then Henslowe becomes convinced that Dean Spanley, an affable local cleric with a taste for expensive wine, is the reincarnation of his father's childhood dog.

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.

In 1980s New York, a lonely dog builds a robot companion, but after they're separated, both must navigate friendship, loss, and the passage of time in this wordless, bittersweet tale.

While grappling with the changes brought by middle-age, a filmmaker and his wife find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of twenty-something hipsters.

Frances, a recently widowed photographer, copes with her loss by refusing to get out of bed, leaving her thoughtful fifteen-year-old son to look after her and himself. But Alex is an adolescent and naturally has other concerns: the opposite sex. A breathless encounter with Nita, a flirtatious teenage neighbour, marks their first step to adulthood. Stars Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law and Gary Hollywo

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 many years of servitude on an isolated farm owned by Simon, a sullen and mean-spirited farmer, Mosley and his family of four-legged thoriphants decide to rebel. When they discover a cave with ancient drawings on the walls - of thoriphants similar to them but standing upright - they embark on a dangerous journey to find the fabled city of Uprights.

The year is 1845 and a wagon team of three families is setting off across the sparse terrain of the Oregon desert, in northwest USA.

Forced to play a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the chaos of war, an elite bomb squad in Iraq must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.

A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.

The story of William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who used the steel of his blade and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen against the tyranny of England's King Edward in the 13th century.

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.

After many years of servitude on an isolated farm owned by Simon, a sullen and mean-spirited farmer, Mosley and his family of four-legged thoriphants decide to rebel. When they discover a cave with ancient drawings on the walls - of thoriphants similar to them but standing upright - they embark on a dangerous journey to find the fabled city of Uprights.

The year is 1845 and a wagon team of three families is setting off across the sparse terrain of the Oregon desert, in northwest USA. Featuring Michelle Williams alongside Paul Dano.

The year 1985. Oliver, a young boy with an extremely colourful imagination, moves to the southernmost tip of Europe with his family, right when Halley's Comet is due to pass.These events will represent a before and after in Oliver's emotional life, as he searches in the stars for answers to his problems at his new school, in his new neighbourhood and at home. To top things off, his granddad, whose

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.

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.

England, 1904. Gentleman Henslowe Fisk struggles to cope with his father's aloofness after the loss of the old man's wife and elder son. Then Henslowe becomes convinced that Dean Spanley, an affable local cleric with a taste for expensive wine, is the reincarnation of his father's childhood dog.

Anton Chekhov, a humble Russian doctor, writes novels he sells to newspapers to feed his family. As his talent gets noticed by his peers, Chekhov even gains Tolstoy's admiration. But when his brother dies from tuberculosis, Chekhov, remorseful, decides to flee his escalading notoriety and travels to the penal colony of the Sakhalin Island, in Siberia, to write about the depraved society the convic

On a train headed for England a group of travellers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris (Margaret Lockwood) befriends elderly Miss Froy (Dame May Whitty). When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to

Nick Carraway, drawn into the glittering world of 1920s New York, becomes fascinated by his mysterious, wealthy neighbour Jay Gatsby, whose lavish parties mask his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan. As secrets unravel, ambition, illusion, and desire collide, leading to betrayal and tragedy in this tale of the American Dream.

In East Berlin in 1984, an agent of the secret police who is conducting surveillance on a writer and his lover finds himself becoming increasingly drawn into their lives.

Forced to play a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the chaos of war, an elite bomb squad in Iraq must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.

Anton Chekhov, a humble Russian doctor, writes novels he sells to newspapers to feed his family. As his talent gets noticed by his peers, Chekhov even gains Tolstoy's admiration. But when his brother dies from tuberculosis, Chekhov, remorseful, decides to flee his escalading notoriety and travels to the penal colony of the Sakhalin Island, in Siberia, to write about the depraved society the convic

Director Vincent Ward and producer John Maynard discuss The Navigator with Margaret, focusing on the film's conception and its selection for competition at Cannes 1988.

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

On a train headed for England a group of travellers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris (Margaret Lockwood) befriends elderly Miss Froy (Dame May Whitty). When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to

Nick Carraway, drawn into the glittering world of 1920s New York, becomes fascinated by his mysterious, wealthy neighbour Jay Gatsby, whose lavish parties mask his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan. As secrets unravel, ambition, illusion, and desire collide, leading to betrayal and tragedy in this tale of the American Dream.

A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.

After many years of servitude on an isolated farm owned by Simon, a sullen and mean-spirited farmer, Mosley and his family of four-legged thoriphants decide to rebel. When they discover a cave with ancient drawings on the walls - of thoriphants similar to them but standing upright - they embark on a dangerous journey to find the fabled city of Uprights.

This Powell and Pressburger classic is set in a community of nuns high in the Himalayas. Their spiritual aims are hampered by the arrival of a beautiful girl and a young general. As the two elope together, the nuns are left attributing blame to each other and, when a young child dies in their care, tensions begin to increase. Stars Deborah Kerr, David Farrar and Jean Simmons.

During World War II, a reclusive Englishwoman finds her life up-ended when a young evacuee from the London Blitz is left in her care. Initially resolving to be rid of him, she finds herself opening her heart in this moving story of womanhood, love and friendship.

A story of love and murder told through the jaded voice of a child and expressive images of nature. Bill, a fugitive from the slums of Chicago, finds himself pitted against a shy, rich Texan for the love of Abby.

There are a million reasons not to like the self-absorbed realtor, Oren Little. But his life gets turned upside-down when his estranged son, Luke appears out of the blue when he asks him to temporarily care for a nine-year old granddaughter her didn't know existed.

Lee Holloway is a young woman with a history of severe emotional problems, who is released into the care of her overbearing parents following a stay at a mental institution. She gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

In East Berlin in 1984, an agent of the secret police who is conducting surveillance on a writer and his lover finds himself becoming increasingly drawn into their lives.

Classic film review series hosted by legends Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review The Art Of War, Shaft, The Terrorist, Charade, Frenzy, and Sex: The Anabel Chong Story.

Enjoy these classic episodes of The Movie Show with Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, as they review the latest crop of movies and give us their rating out of 5-stars.

This Powell and Pressburger classic is set in a community of nuns high in the Himalayas. Their spiritual aims are hampered by the arrival of a beautiful girl and a young general. As the two elope together, the nuns are left attributing blame to each other and, when a young child dies in their care, tensions begin to increase. Stars Deborah Kerr, David Farrar and Jean Simmons.

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.

During World War II, a reclusive Englishwoman finds her life up-ended when a young evacuee from the London Blitz is left in her care. Initially resolving to be rid of him, she finds herself opening her heart in this moving story of womanhood, love and friendship.

Louis gets into mischief and spends his father's fortune. His father decides to teach him a lesson, to make him believe that he has landed in the time of Louis XIV.

When Ben's son decides to live as a girl from now on, his world is turned upside down and the relationship with his family is put to a severe test.

Anton Chekhov, a humble Russian doctor, writes novels he sells to newspapers to feed his family. As his talent gets noticed by his peers, Chekhov even gains Tolstoy's admiration. But when his brother dies from tuberculosis, Chekhov, remorseful, decides to flee his escalading notoriety and travels to the penal colony of the Sakhalin Island, in Siberia, to write about the depraved society the convic

On a train headed for England a group of travellers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris (Margaret Lockwood) befriends elderly Miss Froy (Dame May Whitty). When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to

Callie was a teenage mother in trouble. Fresh out of the delivery room, her son was taken from her and sold on the black-market.Vowing to find him some day, this is her story.

In 18th century France, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont play a dangerous game of seduction.

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.