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Palace Cinemas: Ticket Giveaway

Fancy some free movie tickets? Thanks to Palace Cinemas, we’re giving away doubles passes to celebrate our upcoming Australian Film Season. To enter and see the schedule, follow the links below.

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The Great Gatsby

Straight from the Cannes Film Festival: our review of Baz Luhrmann’s epic 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1920s novel, fresh off its opening night debut on the Croisette.

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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 at SBS On Demand.

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We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Watch the new trailer for WE STEAL SECRETS: THE STORY OF WIKILEAKS, Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary on the life and times of Julian Assange. In cinemas July 4.

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Sydney Film Festival

The full program for the 60th Sydney Film Festival has been revealed and it’s the biggest one so far, with over 190 titles from 55 nations to screen. Click through to see the highlights. (Pictured: The Rocket)

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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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Drift

In the '70s, two Australian brothers quit their jobs to launch a surf gear business.

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Haute Cuisine

Based on the true story of President Francois Mitterand's personal chef.

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SOS: St Kilda Film Festival special

Shorts On Screen celebrates the upcoming 30 anniversary of the St Kilda Film Festival.

Iron Sky sequel launches crowdfunding campa...

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

Don Connolly passes away at 84

The sound recordist for Gallipoli and The Devil’s Playground has died.

Traucki treks through The Jungle

The final project in Andrew Traucki’s ‘trilogy of terror’ is almost completed.

Broken: Tim Roth interview

The UK actor reveals why he took an atypical role in the intense British drama.

Derek Cianfrance/Ryan Gosling interview

The director and star discuss their second collaboration, The Place Beyond the Pines.

Ray Harryhausen passes away

The special effects pioneer behind Jason and the Argonauts has died.

ADG rewards first ADs

The Australian Directors Guild recognised first assistant directors this year.

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May 18, 9:40pm SBS ONE

Amélie

Everyone's favourite French ingénue returns for an encore screening.

Interview Review Trailer

May 19, 11:15pm SBS ONE

Breakfast on Pluto

Cillian Murphy plays a transgender man for Crying Game director Neil Jordan.

May 22, 11:10pm SBS ONE

Brick

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s first collaboration with Looper director Rian Johnson.

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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

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May 25, 9:30pm SBS ONE

Snowtown

Justin Kurzel’s chilling true account of Australian serial killer John Bunting.

Interview Trailer

May 25, 11:45pm SBS ONE

Out of the Blue

Based on the Aramoana massacre, New Zealand's worst ever mass murder.

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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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Films on SBS TV

Monday, 20th May

13:00

Dragon Tiger Gate

Based on Tony Wong's long-running comic book series. Dragon and his brother Tiger emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice. Nominated for Best Action Choreography at the 2007 Hong Kong Film Awards. Directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse and Shawn Yu. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Action/Adventure) (2006) (Rpt) M (V)

00:05

Election 2

As election time nears, current triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. Jimmy is the perfect candidate: smart and entrepreneurial. Even the Chinese authorities are interested in what Jimmy has to offer. The only problem is, Lok isn't one who gives up power easily. Winner of the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Film in 2007. Directed by Johnnie To and stars Louis Koo, Simon Yam and Nick Cheung. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Mystery/Crime) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)

Tuesday, 21st May

23:00

Night And Fog

Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui paints a realistic picture of domestic violence in this dark family drama. Beginning at the end of the story, the film opens with the brutal murder by a man of his wife and daughters. Going back through witness testimonies and flashbacks, we learn how turmoil and violence lurked underneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic family. Nominated for three Hong Kong Film Awards in 2010, including Best Director. Stars Simon Yam, Jingchu Zhang and Amy Chum. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese and Mandarin) (Drama) (2009) MAV (A,V)

Wednesday, 22nd May

23:10

Brick

Brendan Frye is a loner, someone who knows all the angles but has chosen to stay on the outside. When his ex-girlfriend Emily turns up dead, he is determined to find out why, and plunges into the dark and dangerous underworld of a high school crime ring. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Rian Johnson and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas and Emilie de Ravin. (From the US) (Mystery/Crime) (2005) M (V,D) CC

00:05

Accused

On the surface, Henrik and Nina Christofferson are a seemingly ordinary couple with a happy family life. But their 14-year-old daughter, Stine, has a habit of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Nominated for the Golden Bear at Berlin in 2005. Directed by Jacob Thuesen and stars Troels Lyby, Sofie Grabol and Kirstine Rosenkrands Mikkelsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MA (A)

Thursday, 23rd May

00:10

Estomago: A Gastronomic Story

After landing a job in a diner to pay for his meal, a tramp proves to be a talented cook as he works his way up in the hospitality world and falls for a prostitute who is taken with his culinary skills. A multi-award winning film, including the 2009 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Film. Directed by Marcos Jorge and stars Joao Miguel, Fabiula Nascimento and Babu Santana. (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MAV (N,L,S,N)

Friday, 24th May

23:05

Manual Of Love 2

Monica Bellucci leads a host of good-looking Italian actors in this heart-warming, comical anthology of four interconnected tales of love. A radio DJ invites listeners to call in and tell their love stories. What follows are the stories of four different kinds of relationships. Directed by Giovanni Veronesi and also stars Carlo Verdone, Riccardo Scamarcio and Sergio Rubini. (From Italy, in Italian) (Romantic Comedy) (2007) (Rpt) M (S,L,N,V)

00:45

Empire Of The Wolves

Jean Reno stars in this fast paced action thriller in the vein of The Bourne Identity. Two police officers scour the underworld of Paris to investigate a series of brutal murders. The case leads them to a mysterious Turkish far-right group called the Grey Wolves. Directed by Chris Nahon, and also stars Arly Jover and Jocelyn Quivrin. (From France, in French and Turkish) (Thriller) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V)

Saturday, 25th May

21:30

Snowtown

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie falls in with his mother's new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighbourhood watchmen, a relationship that leads to a spree of torture and murder. Winner of six Australian Film Institute awards in 2012, including Best Direction. Directed by Justin Kurzel and stars Lucas Pittaway, Bob Adriaens and Louise Harris. (From Australia) (Mystery/Crime) (2011) MAV (A,V,L) CC

23:45

Out Of The Blue

A powerful and haunting film based on the Aramoana massacre of 1990 where local recluse David Gray shot 13 people dead before going into hiding on the outskirts of the small New Zealand seaside village. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped in the village for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and underarmed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Directed by Robert Sarkies and stars Karl Urban, Matthew Sunderland and Lois Lawn. (From New Zealand) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)

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