Universe (1987)
Season 2025
A wide variety of documentary subjects, from animals (dragonflies, ants) to people (Genghis Khan) to science (time, perception) to places (St. Stephens Cathedral, Umbria). The style is sometimes purely narrative, at other times imbued with scenes to illustrate a particular point. A good mix of subjects for lovers of documentaries.
Where to Watch Universe (1987) • Season 2025
22 Episodes
- Big city flutter - globetrotter pigeon
E2Big city flutter - globetrotter pigeonFavoured by some, disregarded by others. Few animals polarise as much as pigeons. And yet the birds have managed to adapt masterfully to human life. They are omnipresent: on bridges and on roofs, in squares and in parks. We have long since become accustomed to their company, but pigeons are anything but ordinary. Today, pigeons and cities are inextricably linked. But this was not always the case. The ancestors of the urban pigeon once lived far away from humans - on cliffs and in caves. Some of these ‘rock pigeons’ still colonise the wild coasts of Scotland today, side by side with seabirds. More than 60,000 years ago, humans and pigeons finally became neighbours for the first time. With more than 300 million members of the same species worldwide, pigeons have now become familiar companions that we often overlook - but which are worth a closer look. - South Tyrol - The land in the centre
E4South Tyrol - The land in the centreSouth Tyrol is the meeting point of two worlds: The cool and dry climate of the north mixes with Mediterranean warmth and humidity. Fertile lowlands with Italian flair go hand in hand with snow-covered high alpine peaks. The collision of the African and Eurasian continental plates prepared the ground for this charming contrast: it formed mountains from different types of rock - the limestone of the Dolomites and the crystalline of the main Alpine ridge. The interplay of these unique conditions gave rise to a large number of fascinating habitats with a high diversity of species. - The Secret of the Alpine Lakes: Expedition into the Depths
E6The Secret of the Alpine Lakes: Expedition into the DepthsThe Universum documentary "The Secrets of the Alpine Lakes – Expedition into the Depths" unveils fascinating underwater worlds between Austria and Germany. The film descends along steep rock walls and ventures into never-before-seen depths, where pike lie in wait and burbot dwell among ancient rock formations in eternal darkness. Austria’s only international body of water, the "ocean" of Lake Constance, is the final destination of the journey. Sunken ships, unexpected inhabitants, and a predatory fish that doesn't shy away from its own kind are among its many secrets. Those who dare to dive beneath the surface will discover a world full of surprises — for lakes are more than idyllic backdrops; they are adventure landscapes for expeditions into the unknown.
