In the remote province of Ha Giang in northern Vietnam, striking cone-shaped mountains form dramatic limestone landscapes, home to some of the world’s most ingeniously terraced rice fields. Winding its way through this sparsely populated region is a spectacular mountain pass known as Happiness Road.
In the remote mountain region of Ha Giang in northern Vietnam, the Hmong ethnic minority continues to live according to the time-honoured traditions of their ancestors. Thom, a teacher at a small village school, faces the challenging task of bringing education to the mountain-dwelling communities while respecting their traditional way of life.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in civil war. In search of safety, hundreds of thousands have fled to the remote Nuba Mountains, where fighting is less intense. In one of the last functioning hospitals, a surgeon and his team work tirelessly to provide medical care. A snapshot of a conflict that shows no sign of ending.
Lithium is currently mined primarily in South America and Australia – a resource-intensive, environmentally harmful process. Could Europe produce it more sustainably? And how could recycling electric vehicle batteries bring lithium into a circular system? The film explores the technological challenges of creating a closed-loop lithium cycle.
Over 200 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition that often goes undiagnosed. The film shows how new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are being researched across Europe – from the saliva test and high-intensity focused ultrasound to genetic individualised therapy.
Shipping aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 – and modern cargo sailboats could be the answer. Powered mainly by wind, a new generation of ships is already successfully testing emission-free transport from Europe to America. Drawing on high-tech innovations from ocean racing and digital weather routing, they are delivering impressive results.
Millions around the world are fascinated by the sea of blooms and exotic plants displayed in botanical gardens. But these green oases are more than mere showcases for plant enthusiasts. They are globally networked research centres that work together to safeguard biodiversity. This film takes a look behind the scenes at gardens in Berlin, London and the French Alps.
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the German Wehrmacht’s unconditional surrender. Eight individuals who lived through this period share excerpts from their diaries. They come from diverse social, religious and political backgrounds and offer first-hand insights into their lives between 1933 and 1945.
