Friday at 9.30pm on World Movies - Tsotsi
Set amidst the sprawling Johannesburg township of Soweto - where survival is the primary objective, Tsotsi traces six days in the life of a ruthless young gang leader, who ends up caring for a baby accidentally kidnapped during a car-jacking. A gritty and moving portrait of an angry young man living in a state of extreme urban deprivation. Winner of the 2006 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Directed by Gavin Hood and stars Presley Chweneyagae, Mothusi Magano and Kenneth Nkosi.
Friday at midnight on Viceland - Undressed Italy
Cristian meets Martina and Sveva meets Nicolas. 36 year-old Cristian has moved to Savona where he works as a construction worker. He’s a caring person and he’s looking for a girl that shares his mirth. 31-year-old Martina is a dance instructor who lives not far from Bologna.
She is looking for a partner who knows what he wants.
Saturday at 11am on Viceland - NBA 2019-2020: Pelicans V 76ers
Live coverage of the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association. New Orleans Pelicans take on Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia. Tip off at 11.05am AEDT.
Saturday at 6.30pm on SBS Food - Sicily With Aldo And Enzo
It could be cooking on the moon in this episode, but on closer inspection, we find that Aldo and Enzo are in fact in a crater at the top of the very active volcano, Mount Etna.
Saturday at 8.35pm on SBS - The Godfather Part II
In this gripping film - the winner of seven Academy Awards - the saga of the two Corleone generations continues with DeNiro as the ambitious, immoral immigrant and his son Michael, who consolidates the power handed to him by his father.
Sunday at 7.30pm on SBS - Pompeii's Living Dead
The 86 plaster casts of the victims of Pompeii are archaeological feats unique to the world. Created in 1863 thanks to the revolutionary technique introduced by archeologist Carlo Fiorelli, many of them severely deteriorated over the years. This documentary follows the reservation of these important figures.
Sunday at 5.30pm on SBS Food - A Gondola On The Murray
Spring in Mildura is the season when the gardens are at their colourful best. It's also the time when the grapes are budding on the vines. This causes Stefano to wonder about new varieties of wines which might replace the chardonnay and shiraz we love so much. He visits his friend Yolander who cooks him ravioli filled with cheese and enjoys a drink and a singalong with Frank, her husband. At a vine grafting vineyard two gorgeous Cambodian sisters prepare him a traditional chicken dish. He prepares an Italian long lunch where new varieties of Italian wines are tasted by local wine makers and grape growers. With the wines he serves a sumptuous banquet of several dishes including braised duck with pappardelli and s’formato of mushrooms.
Sunday at 7.30pm on World Movies - Lantana
When psychiatrist Dr Valerie Somers disappears, Homicide Detective Leon Zat and his partner Claudia attempt to solve the mystery of her absence. As they investigate, a complex web of love, sex and deceit emerges - drawing in four related couples whose various partners are distrustful and suspicious about each other's involvement. Directed by Ray Lawrence, and stars Anthony LaPaglia, Geoffrey Rush and Barbara Hershey.
Sunday at 8.40pm on Viceland - Midnight Run
When bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert DeNiro) is charged with grabbing bail jumper Jon Mardukas (Charles Grodin), he has no idea the Mob and the FBI have the same idea. Martin Brest directs this smart and funny Odd Couple movie that stands miles above its peers, with great action and side-splitting performances. A great ride that entertains and impresses, Midnight Run is a must-see.
Monday at 10am on Viceland - NBA 2019-2020: Lakers V Hawks
Live coverage of the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association. LA Lakers take on Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Tip off at 10.05am AEDT.
Monday at 8.30pm on SBS Food - Two Greedy Italians
In this final episode, religious sceptic Antonio and fanatical believer Gennaro eat their way along a culinary pilgrimage through Puglia's monasteries, holy shrines and festivals to discover whether food and religion are still as closely linked as they were in their youth. Later, they join an olive harvest, eat at a straw-fired bread oven and join in a unique celebration of the Day of the Dead where it becomes clear that in this historically poor region, religion is still simple and pure and food is still revered as a gift from God.
