On a small island deep in the heart of the Colombian rainforest lives a group of squirrel monkeys. Squirrel monkeys are one of the smallest species of new world monkeys and one of the cleverest monkeys in the world. At the head of this island troop is dominant female Alba […]
The typographer Hermann Zapf’s career spanned seven decades. He designed over two hundred fonts and created a typographical bridge between the Renaissance and the digital age. He designed the typefaces Optima, Palatino and Zapfino which are installed on every Apple computer today. A film about the lifework of an extraordinary typographer.
Born in Italy in the 15th century, Andrea Mantegna and Giovanni Bellini were among the most important artists of the Early Renaissance, although they could not have been more different. The creative work of the brothers-in-law is closely interlinked and yet the artists remained rivals throughout their lives. Who were these two men?
More than 4000 satellites orbit the Earth, and the services they provide are part of our everyday life. But space debris is a major threat to satellites, and already managed to bring the Hubble space telescope to a standstill. How can space debris be disposed of? We take a look at the possibilities and the latest findings in research
Life in Israel is stressful, but this is not the only reason why young secular, liberal Jews like Dan, Guy and Gil turn their back on the “holy land”. They decide to move to Germany and Austria – of all places. A slap in the face for their families. Why return to the land of the perpetrators? A process of emancipation with a special responsibility.
For some time now, there has been a real hype about breast milk. Internationally. Myths and legends surround the subject of breast milk, but not all information is scientifically sound. The film presents the latest research into the subject of breast milk, shows what scientists are currently working on and asks which breast milk secrets will be revealed next.
Rinaldo Rinaldi is one of the last set painters to produce their huge backdrops in specially constructed spaces in old theatres. We accompany him during the preparation of the premiere of Figaro’s Wedding at the Teatro Bonci of Cesena in Italy. A documentary on a dying art that whisks us away into the magical world of the theatre.
Is menopause really a deficiency disorder, as the huge range of drugs, medicines and hormones suggest? Or simply part of our aging process? Do men go through menopause? And how is it perceived in other cultures? We ask doctors, scientists and researchers and examine recent findings in international research.
What do love and partnership mean in the digital age when entire industries are working to generate desire, bring people together and improve relationships? What does the future hold? Will sex robots be the better partners? A stimulating scientific review of the most interpersonal of all relationships.
Once the destination of explorers heading west in search of gold, California – like no other US state – has become a magnet for people hoping to make their dreams come true. On our journey through the Sunshine State, we meet free spirits, inventors and visionaries. A diverse region with unusual inhabitants.
Bugatti was a family of fanatics and artists, engineers and architects who built cars, created sculptures and designed extravagant furniture. We tell the story of Ettore Bugatti and his family which is still a myth today despite – or perhaps because of – its turbulent past.
By 2050, passenger planes could emit three times more greenhouse gases than they do today. How can flying become more climate-friendly? Is electromobility in the sky a realistic prospect? We take a look at the latest developments in research.
