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.
Ten years after her death, in 2002, J. David Riva created a multifaceted portrait of his famous grandmother, Marlene Dietrich. Celebrating her unparalleled Hollywood career, the film primarily focuses on her steadfast resistance to the Nazi regime. 2026 will mark the 125th anniversary of Marlene Dietrich’s birth.
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.
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?
This four-part documentary series explores a lesser-known side of Turkey, travelling 1,400 km along the Black Sea coast from Istanbul to Artvin on the Georgian border. It traverses majestic mountain ranges, a vast river delta, deep gorges, magical caves and picturesque mountain pastures, home to countless wild animals and forest flora.
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.
The six teenage girls – Nancy, Sheelan, Sinai, Paige, Selenna and Nina – live thousands of kilometres apart, in countries with vastly different life circumstances. Girls Don’t Cry tells their stories – stories of courage, female resistance, the longing to fall in love and the determination to break free and shape their own futures.
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.
Headshots explores the extraordinary life and tragic death of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus. The film showcases her powerful images that capture the human toll of war and investigates the true circumstances of her 2014 killing, challenging official accounts and exposing deeper truths.
