SBS World Movies

Ed Harris: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood superstar, whose notable works include acclaimed performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show and The Hours.

Escalating animosity between two men with opposing philosophies of life is played out against the backdrop of a decaying seaside resort along the Black Sea coast.

In this acclaimed Western, travelling settlers find themselves stranded in life-threatening conditions and begin to turn upon each other.

Inspired by an incredible true story, THE WAY BACK begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberan gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runway who begs to join them on their quest.

A young Englishman in the Paris of 1899, becomes infatuated with Satine, a singer at the Moulin Rouge. However, she has been promised by the manager to a Duke in return for funding his next production. As the young lovers meet in secret, Satine's wedding day draws closer but she hides a fatal secret from both Christian and the Duke.

Jon Banks is a young, ambitious psychiatrist who wants to show what he's capable of. Since there are no known medications that can help depressed patient Emily, Joe prescribes a new experimental medication. Emily becomes happy again, full of energy and passionately in love with her husband Martin. But one evening, Martin is stabbed to death. At the crime scene, you find Emily, who doesn't remember

Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act.

The Movie Show was an Australian film review program which was broadcast on SBS TV. Its history is divided into three parts, until it finally wound up in 2008.Reviews and interviews from the movie world.An attraction of the programme were the occasional disagreements of the hosts. Stratton and Pomeranz presented the show for the last time on 12 May 2004 and left SBS because of a perceived "dumbing

The Movie Show was an Australian film review program which was broadcast on SBS TV. Its history is divided into three parts, until it finally wound up in 2008.Reviews and interviews from the movie world.An attraction of the programme were the occasional disagreements of the hosts. Stratton and Pomeranz presented the show for the last time on 12 May 2004 and left SBS because of a perceived "dumbing

Escalating animosity between two men with opposing philosophies of life is played out against the backdrop of a decaying seaside resort along the Black Sea coast.

Ed Harris: A look at the life and career of the Hollywood superstar, whose notable works include acclaimed performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show and The Hours.

In this acclaimed Western, travelling settlers find themselves stranded in life-threatening conditions and begin to turn upon each other.

In 1973 a young soldier survives an attack from a group of flying kung fu warriors. Hoping to follow in their footsteps, he travels to a local monastery to begin his martial-arts training.

A young Englishman in the Paris of 1899, becomes infatuated with Satine, a singer at the Moulin Rouge. However, she has been promised by the manager to a Duke in return for funding his next production. As the young lovers meet in secret, Satine's wedding day draws closer but she hides a fatal secret from both Christian and the Duke.

In his 70s, retired farmer Alvin Straight discovers his brother, Lyle, is critically ill. Stuck without a car or license in Iowa, he decides on a unique odyssey traveling to Wisconsin on his old lawnmower. His journey is both picturesque and deeply spiritual.

9th century China. 10-year-old general's daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man whom she was promised - a cousin who now leads t

A clumsy young man nurtures a plant and discovers that it's a bloodthirsty plant, forcing him to kill to feed it.

A father-daughter road trip set in 1990s post-socialist Poland, "Treasure" follows Ruth, a journalist, and Edek, a charmingly stubborn Holocaust survivor, on a journey to uncover their family s past. There are many treasures abound in this often-funny culture clash of two New Yorkers: the material things that connect us to the past and the loved ones that we come to cherish.

Erika Kohut is a piano teacher at the Vienna Conservatory prestigious music school in Vienna. In her early forties and single, she lives with her overprotective and controlling mother in a hermetically sealed world of love-hate and dependency, where there is no room for men. Her sex life consists of voyeurism and masochistic self-injury. Lonely and alienated, Erika finds solace by visiting sex sho

Inspired by an incredible true story, THE WAY BACK begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberan gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runway who begs to join them on their quest.

In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to the snowy wilderness. When two company representatives arrive

Margaret Pomeranz sits down with filmmaker David Caesar to talk about Bodywork and his reasons for making a film about death.

In this episode, there will be reviews of The Venus Trap, Someone to Love and Tracks. Interview with Henry Jaglom. Reviews of Le Paltoquet and The Honeymoon Killers.

9th century China. 10-year-old general's daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man whom she was promised - a cousin who now leads t

A clumsy young man nurtures a plant and discovers that it's a bloodthirsty plant, forcing him to kill to feed it.

Inspired by an incredible true story, THE WAY BACK begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberan gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runway who begs to join them on their quest.

Escalating animosity between two men with opposing philosophies of life is played out against the backdrop of a decaying seaside resort along the Black Sea coast.

Set in the artistic underground of 1930s China, this is the epic story of Mei Lanfang - the performer who overcame prejudice to become China's greatest opera star.

Raymond, a farmer in Brittany finds himself threatened with bankruptcy when the big supermarkets decide to cut out the local farms from their trade. (Guillaume de Tonquedec, Lea Drucker)

At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large, history-making life, and the personal struggles she's kept private.

In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet and her spellbinding nature.

Teresa, 42, changes her vacation plans to help her mother, who has had a minor accident. Their forced coexistence brings revealing moments for both.

A blend of magic, dark humour, and romance in a pagan village, where Liina and Hans seek a soul-bestowing ancient force while navigating love and competing mythologies. Movie based on a bestselling novel.

Erika Kohut is a piano teacher at the Vienna Conservatory prestigious music school in Vienna. In her early forties and single, she lives with her overprotective and controlling mother in a hermetically sealed world of love-hate and dependency, where there is no room for men. Her sex life consists of voyeurism and masochistic self-injury. Lonely and alienated, Erika finds solace by visiting sex sho

The Movie Show was an Australian film review program which was broadcast on SBS TV. Its history is divided into three parts, until it finally wound up in 2008.Reviews and interviews from the movie world.An attraction of the programme were the occasional disagreements of the hosts. Stratton and Pomeranz presented the show for the last time on 12 May 2004 and left SBS because of a perceived "dumbing

Raymond, a farmer in Brittany finds himself threatened with bankruptcy when the big supermarkets decide to cut out the local farms from their trade. (Guillaume de Tonquedec, Lea Drucker)

A look at the life and career of the the Academy Award-winning actor whose glittering portfolio includes Norma Rae, Places in the Heart, Mrs Doubtfire and Forrest Gump.

At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large, history-making life, and the personal struggles she's kept private.

The timeless story continues in the award-winning sequel to Jean De Florette. Jean's daughter Manon has grown up in to a beautiful and free-spirited young shepherdess on her father's Provence farm.But when she learns the tragic truth about her father's demise, Manon plots her revenge on the dim-witted Ugolin and the scheming Le Papet. A visual feast containing masterly performances leading to a he

Jaakko and Sirpa have never met face to face but they talk on the phone every day. When he hears about her declining health, he decides to go meet her in another city; a challenge if you can't see and are paralyzed from the chest down.

9th century China. 10-year-old general's daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man whom she was promised - a cousin who now leads t

A clumsy young man nurtures a plant and discovers that it's a bloodthirsty plant, forcing him to kill to feed it.

1943, The war is entering its final stages and Germany is teetering on the brink of defeat. An increasingly unhinged Hitler, orders a mission to have British Prime Minister Winston Churchill kidnapped and brought to Germany. The plan seems ludicrous in the extreme, but a message sent from a German spy in the Norfolk countryside makes one German officer realize that such a mission may just be feasi

Constance Bonacieux is kidnapped before D'Artagnan's very eyes. In a frantic quest to save her, the young musketeer, aided by Athos, Porthos and Aramis, is forced to join forces with the mysterious Milady de Winter.

Mohammad Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program 'Arab Idol'.

Two communities come together over soccer. But racism and class differences get in the way of their two brightest players and a chance at victory.

Teresa, 42, changes her vacation plans to help her mother, who has had a minor accident. Their forced coexistence brings revealing moments for both.

An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and politics, 'La Syndicaliste' follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secret

Reviews of The Abyss, Mystery Train, Do the Right Thing and Cappuccino. Interview with Tony Bowman on Cappuccino. Mentions of Oliver and Co and Prancer.

Set in the artistic underground of 1930s China, this is the epic story of Mei Lanfang - the performer who overcame prejudice to become China's greatest opera star.

1943, The war is entering its final stages and Germany is teetering on the brink of defeat. An increasingly unhinged Hitler, orders a mission to have British Prime Minister Winston Churchill kidnapped and brought to Germany. The plan seems ludicrous in the extreme, but a message sent from a German spy in the Norfolk countryside makes one German officer realize that such a mission may just be feasi

Teresa, 42, changes her vacation plans to help her mother, who has had a minor accident. Their forced coexistence brings revealing moments for both.

Mohammad Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program 'Arab Idol'.

A look at the life and career of the the Academy Award-winning actor whose glittering portfolio includes Norma Rae, Places in the Heart, Mrs Doubtfire and Forrest Gump.

At the end of a 60-year career, legendary singer and activist Joan Baez takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large, history-making life, and the personal struggles she's kept private.

A boy is raised by his mother and her four sisters in 1930s Ireland. The simple, ordered lives of these five women are thrown into turmoil by the appearance of their brother.

Classmates Erica Yurgen and Alison Ashley vie with each other to become the undisputed star of their class.

Biopic of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, following the singer-songwriter at two periods in his life. In the 1960s, he is at his creative peak, but haunted by inner demons that take their toll on his mental health. By the 1980s, he is a broken man dominated by a shady doctor, until a new relationship offers him a chance at recovery. Starring John Cusack, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti and Elizabeth Banks.

With the recession hitting people hard in Dublin during the 80s, Conor is moved from his private school to a tough inner-city alternative. As he tries to adjust to a new way of life, he decides to start his own band.

Iran 2001, a journalist from Tehran dives into the most notorious suburbs of the holy city of Mashhad to investigate a series of feminicides. She soon finds out that the local authorities are in no hurry to solve the case. These crimes would be the work of a single man, who claims to purify the city of its sins, by attacking prostitutes at night.

Verdoux is an insignificant bank clerk who loses his job during the Great Depression. Soon, he devises a plan to marry old spinsters and murder them for their money.

A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

Following his mother's untimely death, a young boy is left stunned when a heron informs him that his mother is still alive, which sets him on a wild and perilous journey in hopes of reuniting with her.

Classmates Erica Yurgen and Alison Ashley vie with each other to become the undisputed star of their class.

A boy is raised by his mother and her four sisters in 1930s Ireland. The simple, ordered lives of these five women are thrown into turmoil by the appearance of their brother.

A middle-aged woman (Brigitte Rouan) abandons her family to embark on an affair with a younger man (Boris Terral).

1943, The war is entering its final stages and Germany is teetering on the brink of defeat. An increasingly unhinged Hitler, orders a mission to have British Prime Minister Winston Churchill kidnapped and brought to Germany. The plan seems ludicrous in the extreme, but a message sent from a German spy in the Norfolk countryside makes one German officer realize that such a mission may just be feasi

A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Spartacus, Topkapi, Quo Vadis and more.

Three Polish builders and their foreman arrive in London to renovate the home of a rich fellow Pole. The military crackdown in Poland is mirrored by a string of disasters for the builders, who have yet to learn of the turmoil back at home

Xanadu is a look at the future and a loving remembrance of the way things were in the heyday of Hollywood. The musical score includes the hit songs "Magic," "I'm Alive," "All Over the World," "Suddenly," and the title song "Xanadu." Olivia Newton-John will dazzle your senses with her luminous beauty and fabulous voice. She and Gene Kelly star in this mesmerizing musical fantasy. The '40s meets the

Joaquin Phoenix stars as country music legend Johnny Cash. Cracking biopic of the Man in Black with Oscar-winning backing from Reese Witherspoon. Contains mature themes.

A health farm by the name of Vimuville is sending free samples of their new wonder vitamins to the residents of Pebbles Court. Unfortunately, these new vitamins have some rather nasty side-effects; after suffering the two symptoms mentioned, the people who use it have a bad habit of mutating and, well, melting.

When a ex-Spec Ops soldier is jailed, the FBI offer him a way out - he must use his skills to take down New York's biggest crime boss. With Joel Kinnaman and Rosamund Pike.

The Movie Show was an Australian film review program which was broadcast on SBS TV. Its history is divided into three parts, until it finally wound up in 2008.Reviews and interviews from the movie world.An attraction of the programme were the occasional disagreements of the hosts. Stratton and Pomeranz presented the show for the last time on 12 May 2004 and left SBS because of a perceived "dumbing

In the Yorkshire countryside, working-class tomboy Mona meets the exotic, pampered Tamsin. Over the summer season, the two young women discover they have much to teach one another, and much to explore together. Mona, behind a spiky exterior, hides an untapped intelligence and a yearning for something beyond the emptiness of her daily life; Tamsin is well-educated, spoiled and cynical.

A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Spartacus, Topkapi, Quo Vadis and more.

Xanadu is a look at the future and a loving remembrance of the way things were in the heyday of Hollywood. The musical score includes the hit songs "Magic," "I'm Alive," "All Over the World," "Suddenly," and the title song "Xanadu." Olivia Newton-John will dazzle your senses with her luminous beauty and fabulous voice. She and Gene Kelly star in this mesmerizing musical fantasy. The '40s meets the

Three entrepreneurial grandfathers face an uphill battle when they try to open a day care center.

An empress of Austria known for her beauty has trouble dealing with the fact that she is turning 40 soon and begins to question what people will think about her, so she begins to obsess about her weight, looks and other personal aspects.

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.

A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

Verdoux is an insignificant bank clerk who loses his job during the Great Depression. Soon, he devises a plan to marry old spinsters and murder them for their money.

Fate, the pensions crisis and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and Martha Goode into a life of crime. Refusing to take the loss of their pensions lying down and to fade away into their declining years, our characters decide to fight back. They decide to take back what was theirs in the first place. They decide to sta

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life parall

Jimmy Rabbitte is a would-be music business wheeler and dealer, and he's decided what Dublin needs is a top-shelf soul band. However, top-shelf soul musicians are hard to find in Dublin, so he has to make do with what he can find. Before long, the band, called the Commitments, is packing them in at local clubs. Do they have what it takes to make the big time?

Ellen and her friends all dream of living in the perfect relationship with their one true match but their real lives are far removed from these romantic ideals. We follow them over three years and eight parties, as they navigate countless complications and each experience their own emotional highs and lows in love.

Connie, a middle-aged wife and mother, has an affair with Paul, a handsome young Frenchman. When Connie's husband, Edward, becomes suspicious, he hires a private investigator. When his fears are confirmed, Edward confronts Paul in a decision that will come to haunt him.

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.

A young girl sets out to prove to her disapproving mother she can house-train the endearing but unruly little piglet she gets as a birthday gift from her estranged oddball grandfather.

A man breaks down on the side of a mountain road. Another stops to offer help. A seemingly innocuous encounter that will prove to be a decisive turning point in each of their lives. Yet everything seems to oppose them. But, forced to live together for two days in the heart of spectacular nature, they will both stop lying to each other and finally find their smiles again. Thanks to each other. And

This acclaimed film is the first entirely shot in Samoa. Saili, a taro farmer, attempts to reclaim his father's chief status by proving his oratory skills are good enough to lead the community.