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Snowtown

Daniel Henshall gives an award-winning performance as serial killer John Bunting in Justin Kurzel’s remarkable re-telling of the ‘bodies-in-the-barrels’ case. Watch SNOWTOWN now on SBS On Demand.

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The Past

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has wowed the Cannes Film Festival – and us – with THE PAST, his follow-up to A Separation. Click through to read our five-star review.

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Amelie

Fall in love all over again with Audrey Tautou and her career-making performance as the adorable matchmaker from Montmartre. AMELIE is now available to watch on SBS On Demand.

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Latest Trailers

Watch the latest trailers for upcoming movies, including FRANCES HA, Noah Baumbach’s New York-set dramedy starring Greta Gerwig as a broke dancer with big dreams. In cinemas August 15.

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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall Past Lives

With the Cannes Film Festival now underway, why not catch up with the 2010 Palme d'Or winner, UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL PAST LIVES. Available to watch online now on SBS On Demand.

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Riz Ahmed takes the lead in the new film from Mira Nair.

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The Great Gatsby

CANNES: Baz Luhrmann adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel in epic 3D fashion.

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Tabu

Former critic Miguel Gomes follows an older woman’s tale of obsessive love.

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Broken

Tim Roth and newcomer Eloise Laurence star for debut director Rufus Norris.

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A Place for Me

Greg Kinnear plays as a divorced writer struggling to take care of two teenagers.

The Place Beyond the Pines

Ryan Gosling reunites with his Blue Valentine director.

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Spring Breakers

Director Harmony Korine tracks four college girls and their holiday crime spree.

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The Hunt

Mads Mikkelsen's Cannes-winning role has him as a man accused of child abuse.

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Movie News & Features More Movie News & Features

Salvo wins Critics' Week Prize at Cannes

The hitman drama has taken out the top prize in the Critics' Week sidebar.

Lesbian love story gets Cannes buzzing

Blue is the Warmest Colour has received rave reviews from critics at the festival.

Mira Nair/Riz Ahmed: Interview

Director Mira Nair and actor Riz Ahmed talk The Reluctant Fundamentalist.

Palestinian film breaks new ground

Omar is the first production to be fully funded by Palestine’s cinema industry.

Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars

The filmmaker/writer/ producer will not return to host the 2014 Oscars.

More Oscars for Animated Feature

The Academy has relaxed the rules for winning an Oscar in the category.

St Kilda Film Festival 2013: Preview

Festival director Paul Harris speaks to us about how far short films have come.

Iron Sky sequel launches crowdfunding campa...

Timo Vuorensola hopes to continue his success with the financing platform.

Coming Soon

May 26, 11:45pm SBS ONE

Noise

Brendan Cowell plays an afflicted policeman in the middle of a manhunt.

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May 29, 11:10pm SBS ONE

Caramel

Five women in Beirut meet regularly in a beauty salon, and confide in each other.

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IN CINEMAS MAY 30

The Great Gatsby

Baz Luhrmann adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel in epic 3D fashion.

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IN CINEMAS MAY 30

Happiness Never Comes Alone

Sophie Marceau and Gad Elmaleh fall for one another.

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June 1, 9:30 PM SBS ONE

The Tree

A family in mourning rediscover life with the help of a Moreton Bay Fig.

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June 1, 11:25pm SBS ONE

The Science of Sleep

Gael García Bernal has a ball playing a graphic designer for director Michel Gondry.

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IN CINEMAS JUNE 13

A Lady in Paris

The great Jeanne Moreau stars as a grumpy woman in need of a new carer.

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IN CINEMAS JUNE 27

In the House

A student secretly observes a classmate's family for his teacher.

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Sunday, 26th May

23:45

Noise

The community is left reeling after a multiple shooting on a suburban train in Melbourne's inner-west. A young cop, beset with doubt and afflicted with tinnitus, is pitched into the chaos that follows this tragic event. He struggles to clear the noises in his head while all around him deal with the fallout of the crime. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema) at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Matthew Saville and stars Brendan Cowell, Maia Thomas and Henry Nixon. (From Australia) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MA (V,L) CC

Monday, 27th May

00:05

Death Note

A law student, disillusioned by the justice system, gets hold of a mystical notebook that gives him the power to kill by writing down a victim's name. He starts to bring criminals to justice himself by killing them using the notebook. A dark fantasy based on a successful manga series that was a huge box office success in Japan. Directed by Shusuke Kaneko and stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Asaka Seto and Kenichi Matsuyama. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Thriller) (2006) (Rpt) M (H,V)

Tuesday, 28th May

23:05

Matchmaker, The

During the summer of 1968, young Arik Burstein goes to work for a matchmaker who has survived the Holocaust. As Arik begins to learn the personal stories of his new clients, he comes to appreciate the restorative power of love. Nominated for the Gold Hugo for Best Feature at the 2010 Chicago International Film Festival. Directed by Avi Nesher and stars Adir Miller, Maya Dagan and Tuval Shafir. (From Israel, in Hebrew) (Romance) (2010) M (S,L)

Wednesday, 29th May

23:10

Caramel

Lebanon's official entry at the 2008 Academy Awards takes a vibrant and intricate look at the lives and relationships of five Christian and Muslim women who work at, and frequent, a Beirut beauty salon. Directed by and stars Nadine Labaki. Also stars Yasmine Al Masri, Joanna Moukarzel and Gisele Aouad. (From France, in Arabic) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (A)

00:55

Sympathy For Lady Vengeance

Beautiful Lee Guem-ja is finally out of jail after thirteen years imprisonment for the kidnap and murder of a six-year-old boy. She can now start to seek revenge on the man who was really responsible for the boy's death. But will her actions lead to the relief she seeks? Nominated for Best Asian Film at the 2006 Hong Kong Film Awards. Directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Lee Yeong-ae, Choi Min-sik and Tony Barry. (From South Korea, in Korean) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V,S)

Thursday, 30th May

00:05

Grbavica

A powerful, understated look at post-war Sarajevo with a single mother's struggle to survive her personal demons and raise a teenage daughter in a city broken and scarred by conflict. Winner of the Golden Bear at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Jasmila Zbanic and stars Mirjana Karanovic, Luna Mijovic and Leon Lucev. (From Germany, in Bosnian) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MA (L)

Friday, 31st May

23:10

Hardcore

Leaving behind a hard life with their families, two teenage girls end up in an Athen's brothel, fall in love and support one another against the adversities and violence of the night. Elements of fantasy and humour mix with a story of heartbreak and the loss of innocence. Directed by Dennis Iliadis and stars Katerina Tsavalou, Danae Skiadi and Omiros Poulakis. (From Greece, in Greek) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) MAV (S,V,A)

Saturday, 1st Jun

21:30

The Tree

After the death of her father, an eight-year-old girl becomes convinced that he is whispering to her through the leaves of the gargantuan tree that towers over her house. Nominated for three César Awards in 2011, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Directed by Julie Bertuccelli and stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Morgana Davies and Marton Csokas. (From France, in English) (Drama) (2010) (Class tbc)

21:35

Blades Of Blood

Based on a popular Korean manga, the film follows the quest of a blind swordsman from the 16th century Chosun Dynasty to seek vengeance against a former ally, a charismatic politician who seeks to overthrow the government. Directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Cha Seung-won, Hwang Jung-min and Baek Seong-hyeon. (From South Korea) (Drama) (2010) (Class tbc)

23:25

The Science Of Sleep

Gael García Bernal stars as a shy young French-Mexican graphic artist who confuses dreams and reality while falling in love with the girl next door. Winner of the award for Best Music Score at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Written and directed by Michel Gondry, and also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alain Chabat and Miou Miou. (From France, in English and French) (Fantasy/Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,N,S)

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