Breathtaking canyons, lakes, rivers and landforms with captivating fauna and flora: from the Tatra Mountains via the Dordogne to the Danube Delta, this series explores extraordinary, still unspoilt corners of Europe. Because of their biodiversity, many are already protected as national parks, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites or biosphere reserves.
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In the shadow of AI, a potentially even more disruptive technological era is emerging. Quantum computing is so revolutionary that every major global power is racing to master it. We follow four international scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich – Europe’s epicentre of quantum research.
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Migraine is more than just a headache – yet it remains one of the most neglected conditions of our time. For those affected, it can affect every aspect of their life. In Copenhagen, researchers ask what happens in the brain during an attack, and what really brings relief. The film explores why migraine remains so stigmatised and how new therapies could change lives.
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“Whistleblower” is a deep dive into a world where extreme caution is essential for survival. Three courageous protagonists in Africa, Europe, and the US put their lives, careers, and families at risk to reveal informations that are being kept secret from us purely for the sake of power.
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Politically urgent, serious yet humorous, this film follows people who are passionate about birdwatching. Among them is world-renowned author Jonathan Franzen, a bakery saleswoman and a team of young ornithologists. Through their eyes and ears, we enter the world of birds – a world that becomes a striking metaphor for the state of our planet.
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It’s the greatest wildlife crime you’ve never heard of. A multi-billion-dollar global criminal network smuggling a commodity that can be worth more than cocaine… The product? Eels. This investigative documentary exposes the ruthless trade in glass eels worldwide, tracing those who profit most and with unprecedented access to Hong Kong triad members.
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Whether through tidal power plants, ocean currents or wave energy – the sea represents an almost limitless source of energy. Yet despite decades of research and promising pilot projects, marine energy technologies have yet to achieve a significant breakthrough on a global scale. Why does marine energy fall short of its potential?
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Migraine is more than just a headache – yet it remains one of the most neglected conditions of our time. For those affected, it can affect every aspect of their life. In Copenhagen, researchers ask what happens in the brain during an attack, and what really brings relief. The film explores why migraine remains so stigmatised and how new therapies could change lives.
In the shadow of AI, a potentially even more disruptive technological era is emerging. Quantum computing is so revolutionary that every major global power is racing to master it. We follow four international scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich – Europe’s epicentre of quantum research.
Breathtaking canyons, lakes, rivers and landforms with captivating fauna and flora: from the Tatra Mountains via the Dordogne to the Danube Delta, this series explores extraordinary, still unspoilt corners of Europe. Because of their biodiversity, many are already protected as national parks, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites or biosphere reserves.
Max Ernst (1891–1976) is considered a pioneer of Surrealist painting. His enigmatic, magical worlds are both mesmerising and disturbing, reflecting his experiences of war and fascism. Marking the 50th anniversary of his death, the documentary tells the compelling story of this ladies’ man and follows his exile in the United States in the 1940s.
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice in The Hague delivered an advisory opinion stating that countries have binding obligations under international law to mitigate climate change and prevent climate-related damage. The opinion was initiated by a group of law students from the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. The film follows their unprecedented campaign.
Thato Cooper grew up in the Kalahari Desert, where he lives alongside lions. He works at the Modisa Wildlife Project in Botswana, a reserve dedicated to protecting wild animals. When two wild lions settle in the area and start preying on cattle belonging to nearby farmers, Thato and the reserve find themselves drawn into a conflict.
As Russia wages war in Ukraine, a parallel conflict is unfolding in the Baltics. Through propaganda and cyberattacks, the Kremlin is destabilising societies and undermining democratic institutions. Following investigative journalists, the film exposes hybrid warfare for what it is: the opening phase of military aggression.
Although the world’s oceans cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface, their depths remain largely unexplored. Fascination Deep Sea reveals the most breathtaking landscapes and the most extraordinary creatures the oceans have to offer. We uncover sunken ships and underwater mineral wealth, and learn why the ocean ecosystem regulates the climate of our entire planet.
Europe plans to spend one trillion euros to strengthen its military readiness against threats from Russia and China and reduce its reliance on the US. But with 178 different weapons systems across its armies, is it building an effective defence or wasting resources?
For over a century, the Gstaad Palace has welcomed guests from around the world. This series offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of Switzerland’s most glamorous five-star hotels, accompanying its staff over the course of a winter season as they navigate the demands of their exacting working lives – catering to the wishes of an ultra-wealthy clientele.
Organic viticulture is facing a major challenge. The only permitted treatment against harmful fungal diseases – copper – is now facing an EU ban due to its impact on soil organisms. Does this spell the end of organic winegrowing? Or will science find an ecological alternative to combat downy mildew?
UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention is more than 50 years old. The Convention’s mission is to preserve the world’s most beautiful and valuable buildings, cultural landscapes, monuments and areas of natural beauty for future generations. We introduce eleven World Heritage Sites in Europe: Arles, Aachen Cathedral, Tallinn, the Amalfi Coast, Bruges, Granada, Dubrovnik, Florence, Porto, Valletta and the Via Appia
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