New Releases

  • LUTHER’S CRIME

    LUTHER’S CRIME

    2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of his sensational Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of the Castle Church of Wittenberg. At the time, he was just an unimportant monk, but he had a tool that gave him untold popularity: the printing press. Join us on a journey back to the mysterious events that took place 500 years ago!

  • MONEY – A CONFUSED USER’S GUIDE

    MONEY – A CONFUSED USER’S GUIDE

    This film takes us on an entertaining journey through space and time in an attempt to restore our faith in what we believe ‘makes the world go round’ – money – while trying to figure out new ways of dealing with a very old system.

  • WEATHER AND ARCHITECTURE

    WEATHER AND ARCHITECTURE

    Sea levels are rising and storms are becoming increasingly powerful. Climate change has serious consequences. Is our architecture still fulfilling its actual purpose – namely to protect us from the cold and heat, from rain and storms? We follow three visionary architects in their search for appropriate, future-proof solutions.

  • JUNIOR AND THE SWAN

    JUNIOR AND THE SWAN

    October 1998. In the last Cold War spy trial, three US citizens were convicted of working as agents for East Germany: Kurt Stand (“Junior”), his wife Theresa Squillacote (“Swan”), and James Clark (“the Professor”). The verdict ended their long careers as “Kundschafter”. Very few Americans sympathised with Communist East Germany. Spying for the country was unthinkable. Why did these three individuals believe they were fighting for a just cause?

  • AT THE SOURCES OF LONG LIFE

    AT THE SOURCES OF LONG LIFE

    Eternal youth has long been a dream of mankind. These days there is less focus on taking off the years than on living a longer and healthier life, maintaining fitness and youthfulness. Where do people live the longest? We have identified five different regions in the world where remarkable numbers of centenarians are leading busy and active lives.

  • PIERO MANZONI

    PIERO MANZONI

    Fifty years after his death, Piero Manzoni (1933 – 1963 ) is still considered to be an artist of great importance and relevance. Made in collaboration with the Fondazione Manzoni and featuring statements from friends, relatives and fellow artists, this film looks at the man himself, documents his artistic journey and explores the secrets of his amazing career.

  • STALIN’S DEATH – THE END OF AN ERA

    STALIN’S DEATH – THE END OF AN ERA

    Stalin’s death marked a unique historical turning point in the mid-20 th century. For the first time ever, Stalin’s last body double tells his incredible story.

  • POPES

    Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared recognized saints on April 27, 2014. How did their work influence the current Pope Francis?

  • THE MUSIC’S OVER – DEATH AND DYING IN POP MUSIC

    THE MUSIC’S OVER – DEATH AND DYING IN POP MUSIC

    From psychedelic rock in the 1960s and the 1970s’ punk movement to the gloomy dark wave of the 1980s and gangsta rap in the 1990s: artists from the various decades explain their relationship with dying and death.

  • URBAN PRAYERS – THE REINVENTION OF RELIGION IN THE CITY

    URBAN PRAYERS – THE REINVENTION OF RELIGION IN THE CITY

    A film about the connection between urban living and spiritual faith, focusing on the cities of Lagos, Istanbul and Berlin.

  • CONCIERGES: BERLIN, MOSCOW, PARIS

    CONCIERGES: BERLIN, MOSCOW, PARIS

    Berlin, Moscow, Paris: A concierge knows everyone and everything. But despite his ever-friendly manner, he remains something of a phantom figure.

  • THE LARGEST CROCODILE IN THE WORLD

    THE LARGEST CROCODILE IN THE WORLD

    One of the most reclusive animals in the world, the “Sunda-Gavial”, is said to live in the last wooded swamps of Southeast Asia. An exciting expedition in search of the world’s largest crocodile.