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    This American Life – Live!

    Ira Glass turns his award-wnning radio program into a live variety show.

    The Sapphires

    The Sapphires

    CANNES: Jessica Mauboy stars in the true story of a travelling singing troupe.

    Trailer Extras
    Bel Ami; Robert Pattinson; Uma Thurman; Christina Ricci;

    Bel Ami

    Twilight star Robert Pattinson turns 19th century war hero and sexual scoundrel.

    Trailer
    Lawless; Tom Hardy; Guy Pearce; prohibition; john hillcoat; Jessica Chastain; Shia LaBeouf

    Lawless

    CANNES: Nick Cave and John Hillcoat return with a take on bootlegging in the Depression.

    Trailer

    Moonrise Kingdom

    CANNES: Wes Anderson looks at what happens when a boy and girl fall in love.

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    Rust & Bone

    CANNES: Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard play unlikely friends.

    Trailer

    Empire of Silver

    Aaron Kwok stars as an idealistic son who’s forced to follow his ruthless father.

    Amour

    CANNES: Michael Haneke examines an elderly couple as one of them falls ill.

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    Cannes: Killing the competition softly

    We ponder the merits of competitors for this year's Palme d'Or.

    Why are many Australian films a turn-off?

    Local filmmakers ponder the reasons why Australian films are out of favour.

    2012 Sydney Film Festival program

    Sydney's premier film event will open on a light note, before shifting gears.

    WA builds film relationships with China

    Chinese and Australian cinema is ready to get a whole lot closer.

    Indigenous filmmakers in the spotlight

    Get set for a wave of Aboriginal-themed movies, docos and TV dramas.

    Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

    Matthew Benetti examines the balance between information and entertainment.

    Casting Aspersions: Elba, Pegg & Hamm

    Mad Men actor Jon Hamm is heading to India to make a movie about baseball.

    Tribeca 2012: It’s a wrap

    Films on child soldiers, beauty pageants and political asylum are amongst this year's winners.

    Coming Soon

    Starts June 2

    Bollywood Films on SBS

    In June, SBS will screen an Indian film after an episode of Bollywood Star.

    Sydney Film Festival

    Woody Allen: A Documentary

    Woody Allen discusses his celebrated career.

    Starts June 5

    SBS Film Focus: Finland

    This June on SBS TWO, we look at three Finnish families on the brink of falling apart.

    Sydney Film Festival

    Searching for Sugar Man

    Malik Bendjelloul speaks about restoring the legacy of an elusive cultural icon.

    May 28 SBS TWO, 10:30pm

    Not One Less

    A teacher in a failing school looks for a missing student.

    Review

    Melbourne International Film Festival

    Sapphires to open MIFF

    Wayne Blair's musical to open MIFF en route from Cannes.

    May 30 SBS TWO, 11:15pm

    Together

    A violin prodigy struggles to accept the future before him.

    Review

    June 1 SBS TWO, 9:30pm

    Salaam Namaste

    A chef and radio jock fall for one another despite having very little in common.

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    Friday, 25th May
    21:30
    Running On Empty
    The beautiful Azami is tired of her penniless and lazy boyfriend, Hideji. Determined to break up with him, she must first get back all the money she has given him over the years. She hatches a plot in which she fakes her own kidnapping to get Hideji to pay a ransom. But things get hilariously complicated when nothing goes to plan. Directed by Dai Sako and stars Katsuya Kobayashi, Mihiro and Kenji Date. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Drama) (2010) MA (A,S)
    22:40
    Summer Rain
    Antonio Banderas directs this coming-of-age tale charting the first loves, lusts and obsessions of friends on vacation at the end of the 1970s. After the removal of a kidney, teenager Miguelito is discharged from hospital clutching a copy of Dante's Divine Comedy and a new-found love of poetry. Returning to his gang of friends in Málaga, he soon falls for local beauty, Luli. But by the end of the summer, certain dramatic events will change Miguelito and his friends forever. Stars Alberto Amarilla, María Ruiz and Victoria Abril. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MA (S,V,A)
    00:45
    Kurt Wallander: The Joker
    When a woman is murdered outside her restaurant in front of her eight-year-old daughter, Wallander and his team link the death to a restaurant mafia. When a hit is put out on the daughter, she must be protected at all costs. Directed by Stephan Apelgren and stars Krister Henriksson, Johanna Sallstrom and Ola Rapace. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Crime) (2006) (Rpt) M (V,L,S)
    Saturday, 26th May
    21:35
    Trash
    A close-up portrait of three Barcelona women - two sisters and their aging mother - coming to terms with their life circumstances. Younger sister Clara, having foregone a big job opportunity abroad, finds her musician boyfriend cheating on her. Meanwhile, pregnant sister Susana has to deal with her husband being away on long business trips. And mother, Carme, is seriously ill in hospital. Directed by Carles Torras and stars Óscar Jaenada, Judit Uriach and David Selvas. (From Spain, in Spanish and English) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) MA (A,S,D,N)
    22:55
    OSS 117: Lost In Rio
    Oscar-winning Best Actor Jean Dujardin stars as Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, aka OSS 117, the French spy considered by his superiors to be the best in the business. The year is 1967 - he's been sent on a mission to Rio de Janeiro, to find a former high-ranking Nazi who went into exile in South America after the war. Nominated for two César Awards in 2010. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius and also stars Louise Monot and Alex Lutz. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2009) (Class tba) CC
    00:45
    OSS 117: Cairo - Nest Of Spies
    It's 1955 and after a fellow agent disappears, secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, aka OSS 117, is ordered to take his place at the head of a poultry firm in Cairo. This is to be his cover while he is busy foiling Nazis, quelling a fundamentalist rebellion, and bedding local beauties. Nominated for five César Awards in 2007, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius and stars Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo and Richard Sammel. (From France, in French and Arabic) (Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,V)
    Sunday, 27th May
    23:25
    Kebab Connection
    Ibo, a second-generation Turkish hip-hopper, makes an ad to promote his family's King of Kebab fast-food stand. He's a big hit with everyone, until his German girlfriend announces she is pregnant. Directed by Anno Saul and stars Denis Moschitto, Nora Tschirner and Guven Kirac. (From Germany, in German and Turkish) (Comedy) (2004) (Rpt) M (L,V,A) CC
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    Camaron
    A biographic film about influential flamenco singer El Camarón de la Isla, covering his rise to fame, his drug addiction, and his association with guitarists Paco de Lucía, Tomatito and Paco Cepero. Produced in consultation with his widow. Winner of three Best Actor awards for Óscar Jaenada. Directed by Jaime Chávarri and also stars Óscar Jaenada, Verónica Sánchez and Mercè Llorens. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Biography) (2005) (Rpt) M (D,L)
    Monday, 28th May
    13:00
    Life With My Father
    Diagnosed with a terminal illness, hedonist writer François helps his two bickering sons reconnect before his death. Winner of the 2005 Toronto Film Festival Audience Award. Directed by Sébastien Rose and stars Raymond Bouchard, Paul Ahmarani and David La Haye. (From Canada, in French Canadian) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,L,N)
    22:30
    Not One Less
    Set in a remote Chinese village during the 1990s, 13-year-old Wei is left in charge of her class when the teacher must leave for a month. Wei is told by the mayor not to lose any students. But within days, one of the boys takes off in search of work in the city, and Wei is forced to go looking for him. A multi-award winning film, including winner of the Golden Lion at the 1999 Venice Film Festival. Directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike and Tian Zhenda. (From China, in Mandarin) (Drama) (1999) G
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