SBS World Movies: programmes and television guide

SBS World Movies programmes and identity

SBS World Movies is a film-specific Australian television channel. Cinema from different countries and traditions gives it a distinct role, with story, setting and filmmaking providing several ways into an evening’s selection. A national label alone does not explain a film’s genre or tone, and a world-cinema channel can connect very different works through the wider experience of film.

World cinema is not a single genre. A contemporary drama, a classic and a thriller can come from the same country while offering very different evenings. Filmmaker, setting and tone give a reader a reason to choose a film without revealing its ending. A theme can also connect several works, while each production retains its own story, original language and particular television listing.

From the schedule to your screen

A television channel follows a running schedule. Its broadcaster may also have an app or on-demand collection, but a programme listed in one place does not automatically identify the same edition in another. Keeping the original channel name with a title makes the viewing route easier to recognise.

What to look for in the programme guide

International cinema, film setting, genre, directors and spoiler-light introductions.

Following SBS World Movies from another time zone

A national television brand can have regional editions, and the household may be watching from another country altogether. The country guide includes a dated time converter so an announced programme start can be connected with the local calendar day.