DW DocumentariesTemporada 2019
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Exciting stories on a wide variety of topics from around the globe: DW brings viewers background reports from the worlds of politics, business, science, culture, nature, history, lifestyle and sport.
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- The Alaska Highway - Pioneer Path Through the WildernessE1
The Alaska Highway - Pioneer Path Through the WildernessThe Alaska Highway: A 2,400-kilometer track through swamps and mountain ranges and the only road connecting the US mainland to Alaska. Built by the US military in just seven months in 1942, today it’s a popular route for tourists and truckers. - Overfishing in Africa’s great lakesE3
Overfishing in Africa’s great lakesLake Malawi, between Malawi and Tanzania, has long been home to an extraordinary variety of fish. But the most important species in Africa's third largest lake is almost extinct, a result of unscrupulous over-fishing and population growth. - Breaking Silence, Ending Violence – Founders’ Valley (5/5)E5
Breaking Silence, Ending Violence – Founders’ Valley (5/5)In India, public outrage over violence against women has reached fever pitch. Entrepreneurs are no longer willing to let the devastating violations go unchallenged – they’re trying to create safer cities with technology. - bauhausWORLD (2) - The EffectE7
bauhausWORLD (2) - The EffectPart two of the Bauhaus series traces its worldwide influence on art, design and architecture. Where do we encounter the Bauhaus in everyday life? Nowadays is it just a brand? Is the Bauhaus to blame for the modern world’s obsession with design? - Breaking Silence, Ending Violence – Founders’ Valley (5/5)E8
Breaking Silence, Ending Violence – Founders’ Valley (5/5)In India, public outrage over violence against women has reached fever pitch. Entrepreneurs are no longer willing to let the devastating violations go unchallenged – and so they’re trying to create safer cities with technology. - Brutal Ritual - FGM Victims Seek Help in GermanyE14
Brutal Ritual - FGM Victims Seek Help in GermanyFemale genital mutilation is a serious violation of human rights. Yet, an estimated 200 million women worldwide have suffered genital mutilation as children. More than 50,000 victims now live in Germany. How do these women overcome such trauma? - Truth detectives (1) - technology and crimeE19
Truth detectives (1) - technology and crimeMore and more war crimes and human rights violations are brought to indictment. In almost all conflict and crisis regions in the world, people are now using their smartphones to document events. And older crimes can be reconstructed using satellite imagery. The documentary shows how state-of-the-art technology helps uncover these crimes worldwide. - La Maestra - Alondra de la ParraE20
La Maestra - Alondra de la ParraAlondra de la Parra is a star of classical music. She has conducted more than 100 orchestras in 20 countries, breaking the glass ceiling in a male-dominated profession. In 2017, she was appointed Music Director of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. - Abuse within the Catholic ChurchE21
Abuse within the Catholic ChurchDoris Wagner used to be a nun. She reported to the Catholic Church authorities how she had been spiritually and sexually abused by priests - to no avail. She then appeared in a televised conversation with Cardinal Christoph Schönborn. - Truth detectives (2) - technology and crimeE22
Truth detectives (2) - technology and crimeIn Colombia, the human rights organization Equitas is searching for missing people with the help of their relatives. Satellite images, 3D mapping and algorithms are lending new momentum to the seemingly hopeless search. Can technology bring justice? - Venice - La Serenissima as theme parkE24
Venice - La Serenissima as theme parkFew cities are as threatened by the phenomenon of mass tourism than Venice. Every year, more than 30 million visitors come to the city, causing many residents to move away. Those who have remained feel left behind. But they are fighting back. - Digital Warriors - Women Changing the WorldE25
Digital Warriors - Women Changing the WorldWomen around the world use social media platforms as a weapon in their struggle for equal rights. Their online campaigns against femicide in Latin America, FGM in Africa or compulsory headscarves in Iran, mobilize thousands others. - Elor Azaria - Murderer or Hero?E26
Elor Azaria - Murderer or Hero?Two young Palestinian men attack Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron with knives. One of the attackers is shot dead; the other is wounded, left lying on the ground unable to move. What happened next would spark debate in Israeli society like few other events in the country’s history. - Outsourcing border controls to AfricaE28
Outsourcing border controls to AfricaEurope is paying African states billions of euros to act as its new border police. Development aid is being used as a bargaining chip to control immigration. What price do refugees hoping to seek asylum pay and who is benefiting from this policy? - The Crude Poker Game - A Geopolitical InvestigationE29
The Crude Poker Game - A Geopolitical InvestigationWhen the price of crude oil tumbled between 2014 and 2016, it heralded the demise of an economic and geopolitical world order in place since the end of World War II. Today, fracking technology has turned the US into the world's largest oil producer. - Desert Patrol - A Soldier on a Mission of PeaceE30
Desert Patrol - A Soldier on a Mission of PeaceLight wheeled tanks roll over the sands of Mali on a patrol led by a young Bundeswehr officer. The documentary accompanies the man for a year as he’s deployed on the UN mission - from its start at training camps in Germany until he returns home. - Tesla - The future of electric transportE31
Tesla - The future of electric transportElon Musk and Tesla initially appeared to have left the rest of the car industry in the dust. But things have become tougher for Elon Musk's crown jewel company. The race to dominate the market for the car of the future has entered a critical phase. - The Floods are Coming - Climate Refugees in BangladeshE32
The Floods are Coming - Climate Refugees in BangladeshExperts predict that up to 20% of Bangladesh will disappear beneath the water within the next 30 years as rivers and sea levels rise. As many as 30 million people will have to be resettled as a result of climate change. - Populism on the Rise - The New ItalyE33
Populism on the Rise - The New ItalyThe government led by the right-wing Lega and anti-establishment Five Star movement is causing a stir. Xenophobia, frustration, isolation, aggressive rhetoric and indifference to rising debt are now part of everyday political life in Italy. - The end of banking as we know it?E35
The end of banking as we know it?The Internet has turned the worlds of retail, book publishing and finance upside down. Now the next chapter in the digital age is dawning - the era of the virtual currency Bitcoin. It's a revolution that could ultimately make banks superfluous. - Land of Inequality - PowerE36
Land of Inequality - PowerHow much power do people with a lot of money really have? Who decides how Germany should look? These questions are the subject of the film "Land of Inequality - Power.” Many studies show that a small but wealthy part of society defines a country’s political direction. It’s the same all over the world. - North Korea - All the dictator's menE41
North Korea - All the dictator's menNorth Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un has not reined in its nuclear program, despite a number of UN resolutions. How did he manage that and who are the men who have helped Kim Jong Un keep his dreams of reaching nuclear power status alive? - The New Cold War - More Nuclear Weapons in Europe?E42
The New Cold War - More Nuclear Weapons in Europe?Nuclear rearmament is back in full swing and the INF treaty between the USA and Russia has been suspended. East and West seem to be on a collision course again. Are we looking at a return to a scenario such as the balance of terror in the 1980s? - Paul Kagame and the Rwandan tragedy (1/2)E43
Paul Kagame and the Rwandan tragedy (1/2)During the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, Hutu militias killed about 800,000 people. Most of them belonged to the country's Tutsi minority. Contemporary witnesses and insiders such as President Paul Kagame describe the events. - An Army on the Ropes - What Will Happen to the Bundeswehr?E47
An Army on the Ropes - What Will Happen to the Bundeswehr?Recent scandals have rocked the Bundeswehr: a lack of military strength, abuses of power, and right wing extremists in its ranks. The Bundeswehr has long been neglected, leading to staff shortages, overwork, poor equipment and a high level of frustration. What's gone wrong? - Paul Kagame and the Rwandan Tragedy (2/2)E48
Paul Kagame and the Rwandan Tragedy (2/2)During the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, Hutu militias killed about 800,000 people. Most of them belonged to the country’s Tutsi minority. Contemporary witnesses and insiders such as President Paul Kagame describe the events and the failures of the international community. - Protecting Resources in Gorilla HabitatE54
Protecting Resources in Gorilla HabitatRangers in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are at war against militias exploiting natural resources. The conflict has cost the lives of more than 180 rangers, whose job it is to protect endangered silverback gorillas. - Holiday in ChernobylE60
Holiday in ChernobylThe business in post-radioactive tourism is booming. The accident at the Chernobyl power plant in 1986 was the worst nuclear disaster in history. So what’s it like there today? Is it deadly silent? On the contrary. Thousands of tourists flock to the scene of the catastrophe every year. - Iran - A Journey through a Land of ContradictionsE62
Iran - A Journey through a Land of ContradictionsIran: wealth and a western lifestyle in Tehran, poverty and tradition in the Persian Gulf. Rock music and Koran schools in the holy city of Maschhad. People who love their country and yet have problems with it. - Medical Research on the MoveE64
Medical Research on the MoveIf medical research does not appear profitable, it usually gets shelved. But now, through networking and crowd-funding, research is also found in less commercially viable areas. Scientists around the world are taking the initiative themselves. - The Black Museum - A Journey through African-American HistoryE65
The Black Museum - A Journey through African-American History400 years of African American history can be seen at a museum in Washington. Opened by President Obama in 2016, the house conveys a past marked by slavery and racism - and is itself a symbol of reconciliation. - Nelson Mandela - A Life for LibertyE67
Nelson Mandela - A Life for LibertyNelson Mandela was democratic South Africa’s first freely elected president. Imprisoned by South Africa’s apartheid regime for 27 years, he later received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became president in 1994, becoming a PR icon for worthy causes. The documentary traces the triumphs and tragedies in this epochal figure’s life. - Omnipotent AmazonE68
Omnipotent AmazonNo company stores more data than Amazon, the former online bookseller. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world. Every second Euro in online trading is spent at Amazon. Is the IT giant, with its unabated growth, about to turn our economic system upside down? - Dynamite in Paradise - The Treasures of KhalkidikiE69
Dynamite in Paradise - The Treasures of KhalkidikiGreeks fearing for their livelihoods and health are locked in a fight against international gold mining corporations. Highly toxic pollutants such as arsenic are used in gold mining and are polluting the environment. - The Forgotten Children - Europe's Failure in the Refugee CrisisE70
The Forgotten Children - Europe's Failure in the Refugee CrisisThe refugee camps in Greece are hopelessly overcrowded. Many refugees are sick and traumatized and government agencies overtaxed. The situation is particularly difficult for unaccompanied minors. The number of suicides is increasing. - Treasure blossoms in Bulgaria's Rose ValleyE72
Treasure blossoms in Bulgaria's Rose ValleyBulgaria has a fragrant treasure: the Damask rose, which provides costly oils for luxury perfumes. Roses in the EU's poorest country thrive like nowhere else. A film about rose pickers and farmers and their struggle for a bigger share of the profits. - Gringo Trails - From insider tip to mass tourismE73
Gringo Trails - From insider tip to mass tourismFrom Bolivia's rainforests to the deserts around Timbuktu in Mali and the Himalayan empire of Bhutan, the question always arises: what huge effects has tourism had on culture, the economy and the environment in the last 30 years? - Life Currents, Part 1: How Will We Satisfy Our Hunger for Energy in The Future?E75
Life Currents, Part 1: How Will We Satisfy Our Hunger for Energy in The Future?Our hunger for energy goes beyond all limits and will double in the next 20 years. But what available technologies could meet the growing thirst for electricity? And will we also have to cut power consumption? What can Europe learn from China? - The Big Buzz - You Can't Do Without InsectsE76
The Big Buzz - You Can't Do Without InsectsUp to 75 percent of the insects in Germany have already disappeared - a silent death with serious consequences. Two thirds of the one hundred most important agricultural crops require pollination by insects. New habitats are needed. - The Enemy in Brussels - What are Europe’s Right-wing Populists After?E77
The Enemy in Brussels - What are Europe’s Right-wing Populists After?Be it Italy, France, Hungary, Poland or Germany, many European countries are experiencing a shift to the right. Right-wing populists are expected to make significant gains in the European Parliament elections this spring. - 1949 - One Year, Two GermaniesE79
1949 - One Year, Two Germanies1949 was a special year in German history as two separate states were founded almost in parallel. The division into East and West Germany reflected the division of the world into two during the Cold War. The East-West conflict was to last over 40 years. - The Borneo Case - The Fight Against Illegal LoggingE80
The Borneo Case - The Fight Against Illegal LoggingSwiss environmental activist Bruno Manser has been missing since 2000. On Borneo he fought against illegal logging and corruption in the timber industry. Where have profits from the mass clearing of the rainforest ended up? A tragic story. - Cinema Dadaab - Movies in a refugee campE84
Cinema Dadaab - Movies in a refugee campDadaab in Kenya is one of the oldest, largest and most dangerous refugee camps in the world. Many refugees are now leaving it to return to their home countries. For those who have to stay, the only escape from everyday life is cinema. - Little Yellow Boots (1) - A Story for the FutureE85
Little Yellow Boots (1) - A Story for the FutureWhat will the world look like in 2060? What role will climate change or the growing world population play? How does the drive for prosperity fit together with finite resources? John Webster writes a letter to his unborn great-granddaughter in film. - Power of the Corporations, Part 2E89
Power of the Corporations, Part 2What happens when a multinational company doesn’t like a law? It challenges it before an international tribunal with the proceedings held in camera. Billions are at stake for taxpayers in the power struggle between states and multinationals. - Love matches not wantedE91
Love matches not wantedIn India, 90 percent of all marriages are still arranged by parents. Maria and Gabriel met while studying and become a couple. Eight years later they wanted to marry - to the horror of Gabriel's Indian family. Marriages of love are still the exception in India. - The Discreet Lives of the Super-RichE92
The Discreet Lives of the Super-RichThe rich in Germany been never been as well-off as they are today and assets have never been so unevenly distributed. But who are they? How do they live? And what do they think of their country? A journey into the discreet world of the super-rich. - God, the Devil and Rock 'n' RollE97
God, the Devil and Rock 'n' RollRock ’n’ roll was born from a spirit of rebellion that questioned authority and the traditional morality of the Christian church. And for many Christian leaders, it was clear that rock music paved the way to damnation. To them, everything about rock ’n roll clearly spoke of the "Devil’s Music" - from its roots in African-American culture to its hip-shimmying rhythms and less-than-pious lyrics - Markus the 35-Year-Old ChildE99
Markus the 35-Year-Old ChildMarkus is autistic. He’ll probably never grow up, nor does he want to. "Most people don’t understand that, even my parents think it’s bad," says Markus. He spends a lot of his time playing with toys, while also dealing with the struggle for his father’s acceptance, and the question of what he can contribute to society. The documentary follows Markus for a year. - Daughters of the KarakorumE100
Daughters of the KarakorumIn the heart of the Karakorum, the highest mountain range in the world, Muslim women are turning Pakistan's traditional gender roles upside down. In the remote mountain village of Shimshal, women are training as mountain guides for the first time. - Berlin's Treasure Trove - Part 1E101
Berlin's Treasure Trove - Part 1Berlin has a unique treasure trove: the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. It is one of the five largest universal collections in the world, including 19 museums with over five million objects from the bust of Nefertiti to the art of Joseph Beuys. - Berlin's Treasure Trove - Part 2E102
Berlin's Treasure Trove - Part 2The second part of the documentary deals with the Mandu Yenu throne, which has been at the center of a debate about looted art in Germany. We also look into one of Joseph Beuys' works, which is also part of the collections of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation in Berlin. - Venezuela's Broken Health SystemE103
Venezuela's Broken Health SystemImagine running a pharmacy and having to send away your customers empty-handed. Imagine being a doctor paid so little you can’t make ends meet. Imagine having cancer and hoping they’ll soon get a shipment of the medication you need, before the disease starts spreading again. - Healing without AntibioticsE104
Healing without AntibioticsResistance to antibiotics is leading to an increasing number of deaths. But special viruses could help. Antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective. But one medicine could help: it contains special viruses that can destroy germs. So-called bacteriophages have been used successfully in Georgia for decades. - Hoping for a Better Life - The History of Europeans in AmericaE105
Hoping for a Better Life - The History of Europeans in AmericaThirty million Europeans emigrated to the USA in the 19th Century to realize their American dream. But the continent was settled at the expense of its original inhabitants. - Of Black Holes and Neutrinos - Messages from the Edge of the UniverseE106
Of Black Holes and Neutrinos - Messages from the Edge of the UniverseNeutrinos are spectral particles that are not only extraterrestrial but also extragalactic. Scientists have discovered that they make up a miniscule part of the cosmic rays that constantly bombard the Earth's atmosphere. - Silicon Dream GirlsE108
Silicon Dream Girls New generation realistic sex dolls are becoming more and more technically sophisticated and ever more popular. Europe's first doll brothel recently opened in Barcelona, quickly followed by ones in Britain, Germany and France. Enthusiasts and collectors of silicone ladies say this shows they are slowly becoming part of Europe's cultural mainstream. But the dolls are more than mere sex toys to some men - they actually live with them. The camera team visits Dean Bevan from Suffolk, Britain. The retired nurse felt lonely after separating from his wife. His solution: His doll Sarah and six of her "sisters." They live in the same house and he talks to them, photographs them, and even watches TV with them. If Sarah could speak and move, he says he'd prefer her to a real woman. But is this just a harmless foible or does it reflect an alarming social development where interpersonal closeness and communication engender fear instead of well-being? - The New Silk Road - Part 1: From China to PakistanE109
The New Silk Road - Part 1: From China to PakistanThe New Silk Road is a mammoth project intended to connect China with the West. It's a gigantic infrastructure project that Beijing says will benefit everyone. But this two-part documentary shows China’s predominant self-interest and geopolitical ambitions. - Pure Love - The Voice of Ella FitzgeraldE113
Pure Love - The Voice of Ella FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald’s voice was a phenomenon unrivalled to this day. She had absolute pitch and perfect intonation. Ella’s voice spanned three octaves, her phrasing seemed effortless, and the odd moments in her nearly sixty-year career when she sang off-key were few and far between. There is hardly any style of music in which she did not excel. - The New Silk Road - Part 2: From Kyrgyzstan to DuisburgE114
The New Silk Road - Part 2: From Kyrgyzstan to DuisburgThe New Silk Road is a mammoth project meant to connect China with the West. It’s a gigantic infrastructure project that Beijing says will benefit all. But this two-part documentary shows another side: of China’s self-interest and geopolitical ambitions. - Jonas Kaufmann: A Tenor for the AgesE116
Jonas Kaufmann: A Tenor for the AgesThe German tenor Jonas Kaufmann is one of the most sought-after artists in the opera world. He captivates audiences with the power, emotion and beauty in his singing, the intelligence of his acting, and his extraordinary range - from heroic stage roles in Wagner, to Schubert’s intimate Lieder compositions. - Chicago - Survival in the ShadowsE118
Chicago - Survival in the ShadowsEleven dead and 70 injured: the result of a deadly weekend in Chicago. The city has experienced an explosion of violence in the last two years, with 650 more people killed in shootings there than the US’s two biggest cities combined: Los Angeles and New York. Young black men are the main victims of this endless cycle of gang crime, illegal weapons and social problems. - An Impossible Journey? - Nidal Wants to Return to GazaE119
An Impossible Journey? - Nidal Wants to Return to GazaGerman-Palestinian Nidal wants to return from Berlin to his family in the Gaza Strip. But will Israel allow a Palestinian to pass through the country? And will the Palestinian Hamas government let him enter? - On Bananas and RepublicsE120
On Bananas and RepublicsHow did the banana become a global export hit? How did the United Fruit Company turn into a multinational empire that would turn Central American nations into easily manipulated "banana republics"? This documentary shows how global capitalism works. - Eternal ChancellorE121
Eternal ChancellorMany see Chancellor Angela Merkel as the most powerful woman in the world. But is she? The 2015 refugee crisis saw her reveal a more humane side - and take a considerable political risk. But she can still repeatedly outwit her opponents and skillfully maneuver them to the sidelines. - The Legacy of Courage - Sons and Daughters of the ResistanceE122
The Legacy of Courage - Sons and Daughters of the ResistanceToday, the July 20 plotters who tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler are seen as heroes who paid for their courage with their lives. But to their children, their untimely deaths were a calamity that has haunted them through to the present. - The Eco-Rebels of the HimalayasE124
The Eco-Rebels of the HimalayasAn Indian state in the Himalayas has completely transformed its agriculture and switched to organic farming. Sikkim has become a model for the rest of the world, because its farmers only cultivate their fields and plantations in a sustainable way. - Fashion Photographer Walter PfeifferE129
Fashion Photographer Walter PfeifferAt the age of 73, Walter Pfeiffer is at the zenith of his career as a fashion photographer and illustrator. The Swiss artist gives an insight into his eventful life - and his models tell us what his pictures mean to them today. - Balkan Earthquake - The Guča Trumpet FestivalE130
Balkan Earthquake - The Guča Trumpet FestivalThe trumpet festival in the western Serbian town of Guča is one of Europe’s most captivating musical events. Each year, a bold mix of national pride, fairground fun and a Woodstock-like air attracts visitors from all over the world. - Alpine Twilight - Europe without GlaciersE131
Alpine Twilight - Europe without GlaciersIt is far too late to save the Alpine glaciers. And now, the dangers caused by tons of melting ice are rising sharply. Every year, climate change is destroying two of the currently 70 square kilometers of glaciers left in the Alps. - African logbook - On the road in Mali and NigerE132
African logbook - On the road in Mali and NigerThe EU has enlisted the help of Mali and Niger in an effort to keep African immigrants in Africa. A documentary that focuses on one of the most complicated and geopolitically important regions in the world: Niger and Mali. - DocFilm - Rojava - Northern Syria: The Kurds between Conflict and DemocracyE135
DocFilm - Rojava - Northern Syria: The Kurds between Conflict and DemocracyWhat will happen next in northern Syria? All of the parties to the conflict - the Americans, Assad's regime, Russia, Iran and Turkey - have their own agendas for the war-torn region. But what do the Kurds themselves think about their future? - The new Maharajas of IndiaE136
The new Maharajas of IndiaOnly the US and China currently have more billionaires than India. Some of them are as famous as pop stars and enjoy similar adulation. Their social media accounts have millions of followers - in a country where more than half the population lives below the poverty line. - The Cult of the Body in Social MediaE138
The Cult of the Body in Social MediaSocial media are influencing the way women feel about their own bodies. Young women in particular are constantly being confronted with pictures of beautiful female bodies online - images which have almost always been digitally enhanced. - Daniel Hope - The sound of lifeE139
Daniel Hope - The sound of lifeDaniel Hope is one of the most sought-after violinists of our time. This very personal portrait looks at his career and the history of his family, who came to London from Berlin via South Africa - and at what drives him as a musician. - Mein Kampf - Secrets of Adolf Hitler's bookE142
Mein Kampf - Secrets of Adolf Hitler's bookYou can still buy Adolf Hitler's credo all over the world, under the counter in some places, on the Internet or simply at the bookshop in others. But did Hitler actually write it himself? And was it really a blueprint for war and the Holocaust? - Lift-off to MarsE143
Lift-off to MarsFrench astronaut Thomas Pesquet spent seven months on the International Space Station ISS, which brings together researchers from all over the world. He conducted experiments in space to find out more about the potential of human spaceflight. Could we really send people to Mars? - The Wealth of Biodiversity - PeruE144
The Wealth of Biodiversity - PeruIllegal gold prospectors are threatening the Manu National Park in Peru, which is a World Heritage Site. More species of wild animals and plants have been documented in Peru than anywhere else on Earth. But now their very survival is at stake. - Life after Crude - Economic Change in the GulfE145
Life after Crude - Economic Change in the GulfThe Gulf states are preparing for a economic future independent of oil. The black gold once turned Bedouins into global players, but the market for oil and gas is changing as renewable energies become increasingly viable - Slaves - Human Bondage in Today’s WorldE147
Slaves - Human Bondage in Today’s WorldThere are over 45 million slaves worldwide today - more than ever before in human history. Modern slavery has many faces: workers, sex slaves, household servants and child soldiers. But some people are fighting this trade in human misery. - The Kosher Cop - A Policeman Fights Anti-SemitismE149
The Kosher Cop - A Policeman Fights Anti-SemitismAnti-Semitism is on the rise in France and the country's Jews feel increasingly threatened. After attacks on Jewish institutions and Jewish life, many feel abandoned by the state. A retired Jewish policeman wants to change that. - Charcoal - An Environmental DisasterE150
Charcoal - An Environmental DisasterHuge areas of tropical rainforest are being destroyed to make charcoal for barbecues. The global deforestation is leading to growing problems. Nigeria and the DRC Congo - two of Europe’s main charcoal suppliers - are also affected. - A Matter of Life and Death - Rodeo in BrazilE151
A Matter of Life and Death - Rodeo in BrazilRodeo in Brazil is a balancing act between tradition and business. Its stars are the riders, mounted on specially bred fighting bulls. But animal rights activists are sounding the alarm because the bulls often face abuse, injury and death. - Agfa 1939 - My Journey Into WarE152
Agfa 1939 - My Journey Into WarA box full of photos from the Second World War serves as the starting point for a historical thriller. It was found by a Polish filmmaker whose grandfather had served in the German army. But what does it mean for Michal Wnuk’s family history? - Hooked on Painkillers - The Opioid Crisis in the USAE153
Hooked on Painkillers - The Opioid Crisis in the USAOpioid addiction has already cost nearly 200,000 lives in the US alone. But recent figures indicate the crisis is no longer a purely American problem. The use of these painkillers has also increased in Germany and France in the last few years. - Tasty Taipei - Food, Fusion and FunE154
Tasty Taipei - Food, Fusion and FunTaiwan’s diverse culture has given way to many popular restaurants which specialize in exotic cuisine. It is THE place for foodies who love fusion and more. Few places in Asia have so many different delicious dishes on offer, and all in one city! - Bugs – Nature’s Little SuperheroesE155
Bugs – Nature’s Little SuperheroesThink insects are pests? Think again. Our visually stunning documentary shows how these tiny geniuses can help us solve some of science’s biggest problems - from producing biofuels to killing drug-resistant bacteria and curing cancer. - Turning Toxic - The Bayer-Monsanto MergerE162
Turning Toxic - The Bayer-Monsanto MergerA year after Germany’s Bayer Group took over Monsanto, and it’s struggling to deal with the US seed giant’s controversial reputation. Now Bayer is also liable for Montano’s legal bills - which are starting to mount alarmingly. - The Short Life of Chris GueffroyE164
The Short Life of Chris GueffroyChris Gueffroy was the last person to be shot while attempting to cross the Berlin Wall in 1989. He was 20 years old when he was killed. His name became a symbol for those who were killed whilst attempting to escape Communist East Gemany. - It's in our GenesE165
It's in our GenesSome diseases wait like ticking time bombs in our genetic blueprints. Gene mutations might mean that we have a greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s or cancer, for instance. But how do we cope psychologically with this knowledge? And do we really have no control over this ‘master plan’? - Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas, Part 1E166
Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas, Part 1Farmland - the new green gold. Across the globe, global commercial demand for arable land is on the rise. One of the most profitable new agricultural hotspots is Ethiopia. In the hopes of huge export revenues, the Ethiopian government is leasing millions of hectares of land to foreign investors. But there’s a dark side to this dream of prosperity. - Plastic Tide - Choking on CokeE167
Plastic Tide - Choking on CokeBy 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. Ten tons of plastic are produced every second. Sooner or later, a tenth of that will end up in the oceans. Coca-Cola says it wants to do something about it - but does it really? - On the Road with John NeumeierE168
On the Road with John NeumeierJohn Neumeier has been head of the Hamburg Ballet since 1973 and has led the company to world fame. He has created 160 choreographies, many of which have long since become dance classics. Neumeier is always on the road, but at home in Hamburg. - Evgenia Won’t Give Up - Empty Nets in the Aegean SeaE169
Evgenia Won’t Give Up - Empty Nets in the Aegean SeaThe EU says 93% of Mediterranean fish stocks have been overfished, and blames big trawlers in particular. The fish are getting smaller, and some species have disappeared completely. What comes next, Greek fisher Evgenia asks. - Raising the Iron Curtain - The Heroes of Eastern EuropeE175
Raising the Iron Curtain - The Heroes of Eastern EuropeThe fall of the Berlin Wall began long before autumn 1989, in a warehouse at the Lenin shipyard in Gdansk. This is also where the documentary begins, before moving through Europe, to Prague and the no-man's-land between Hungary, Serbia and Romania. - Young Americans Against Gun ManiaE176
Young Americans Against Gun ManiaA man running amok in Florida took just six minutes to kill 17 people. Nationwide protests in the wake of the Parkland massacre called for tougher firearms laws. The killer had acquired the assault rifle he used in the killings legally. - D-Mark, Unification, Fatherland - The Difficult Legacy of the TreuhandE178
D-Mark, Unification, Fatherland - The Difficult Legacy of the TreuhandThe word Treuhand still triggers stronger reactions in East Germany. For millions of East Germans, the change from a planned to a market economy meant unemployment - and an affront that still rankles today. - Namibia - Shadows of ColonialismE179
Namibia - Shadows of ColonialismNamibia was a German colony for 30 years and the Germans left scars that remain even today, a century later. When the Herero tribe revolted against their colonial masters in 1904, the German General Lothar von Trotha decided to wipe them off the map. - The Melting Arctic - In the Realm of the Polar BearE183
The Melting Arctic - In the Realm of the Polar BearNowhere has experienced global warming like Svalbard, midway between Norway and the North Pole. Readings by a joint Franco-German research team show average temperatures have risen by 1.6 degrees in just ten years! - The Silent Summer: Why Are Insects Dying?E185
The Silent Summer: Why Are Insects Dying?Insects are dying out and scientists and environmentalists are sounding the alarm. Our film team meets entomologists, farmers, scientists, chemical companies and politicians in a bid to lay bare the causes of insect mortality. - The Tyrannosaurus of Tambach-DietharzE188
The Tyrannosaurus of Tambach-DietharzMore well-preserved dinosaur fossils have been found in Thüringen than anywhere else in the world. Almost every skeleton find has become a global sensation. And the archaeologists keep digging. They may already have discovered a new species. - The Volcano that Changed the WorldE189
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