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"The end of a superpower - The collapse of the Soviet Union DW Documentary Russian President Vladimir Putin described the collapse of the Soviet Union as "the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the 20th century." This documentary from [----] shows the path Russian foreign policy has followed under Putin. This documentary was originally released in [----]. In February [----] Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine. On December [--] [----] the Soviet Union collapsed. Along with it came hope for the end of the Cold War for independence and freedom for the former Soviet republics."
YouTube Link 2022-03-03T20:00Z 6.3M followers, 11.7M engagements

"PFAS - "Forever chemicals" in drinking water DW Documentary Its one of the biggest environmental scandals ever to hit Germany. In [----] a routine inspection uncovers industrial chemicals known as PFAS in the drinking water of the southern German town of Rastatt. Only gradually does the extent of the problem become clear. The chemical finds its way into drinking water supplies. Olaf Kaspryk head of the Rastatt public works department goes in search of clues. It takes time to gather samples and conduct blood tests. Farmers have to destroy entire harvests. Many residents no longer drink tap water"
YouTube Link 2025-08-24T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 87.1K engagements

"The worlds most dangerous arms dealer DW Documentary Hes a key figure in the clandestine wranglings of two superpowers: the United States and China. The FBI announced a five-million-dollar bounty for information leading to his arrest. Intelligence agencies and investigators have been trying for decades to stop him in his tracks: the arms dealer Karl Lee. The Chinese businessman has helped Iran develop its huge missiles arsenal. Missiles that kill in the Middle East that are supplied to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine and have the potential to carry nuclear warheads. The documentary"
YouTube Link 2023-06-29T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 10.8M engagements

"Ukraine: Everyday life in the war-torn city of Kharkiv DW Documentary Kharkiv is just [--] kilometers from the Russian border and still fending off Russian advances. Air raid sirens have long become part of everyday life in the Ukrainian city. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion into Ukraine in February [----] residents took shelter underground. Early on in the crisis subway stations were converted to schools and theaters relocated underground. Today there are even plans to construct a subterranean recreational park. What does everyday life look like in a war-torn city Carolina Chimoy"
YouTube Link 2025-01-13T19:10Z 6.3M followers, 128.2K engagements

"What happened to Otto Warmbier in North Korea DW Documentary US student Otto Warmbier was sentenced to [--] years in a North Korean labor camp in [----]. Warmbier was released the following year but he died of brain damage shortly after his return to the United States. Was he really the victim of torture Otto Warmbier was sentenced to [--] years hard labor in [----] after being convicted of attempting to steal a propaganda poster during a trip to Pyongyang. Just over a year on he was dead having been sent home to the US in a vegetative state. US President Donald Trump tweeted that he had been"
YouTube Link 2020-11-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 12.5M engagements

"The world of the Amish - Between tradition and temptation DW Documentary The Amish still live as they did in the 17th century: without electricity phones or cars. While many continue to resist the temptations of the modern world others are breaking away from the group. For the Amish community in the USA only the word of the Lord counts. They follow biblical principles to the letter and believe in traditional gender roles. But younger members of the Christian communit in particular are questioning the extreme rules that guide their lives. Amish life places Christian faith above all else"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 729.5K engagements

"Art thieves and ransoms - The murky world of stolen art DW Documentary Artwork jewels: Every year art thieves steal precious objects that are worth millions. But stolen art can rarely be re-sold. Thats why its often ransomed instead. Investigators call this practice "artnapping. "Artnapping is when museums insurance companies or private owners are blackmailed into paying millions of euros in ransom for the safe return of their belongings. These artworks can be hard for the authorities to track down. Take the case of the methodical thieves who robbed Dresdens famous Green Vault museum: In"
YouTube Link 2022-11-14T20:00Z 6.3M followers, 407K engagements

"Mediterranean cuisine - The recipe for a long and healthy life DW Documentary What we eat affects our weight our health and our lifespan. Traditional Mediterranean cuisine is considered particularly healthy and is even said to prevent heart disease cancer and the aging process of the brain. It has long been known that our diet has a decisive influence on our health. Mediterranean cuisine is considered exemplary based primarily on plant-based ingredients such as vegetables whole grains nuts legumes and fruit. But how exactly do these foods affect our bodily functions The documentary explores"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 288.4K engagements

"Martinique: The deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century DW Documentary There are around [----] known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last [-----] years. Around [--] to [--] volcanoes erupt every year. The eruption of Mont Pele on the Caribbean island of Martinique is considered the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. On May [--] [----] a pyroclastic flow wiped out the island's cultural capital Saint-Pierre. Known as the "Paris of the Caribbean the city was located just seven kilometers away from the eruption and was engulfed in a"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 385.3K engagements

"Amazon: Who pays the price DW Documentary Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies thus fueling cut-throat competition. Amazon attracts customers with low prices - but according to a former manager at the company the reason for this is not what consumers might think. She claims that the company's aim is not to give customers fair deals but to put retailers and manufacturers under enormous pressure. This investigative documentary reveals the questionable methods used by"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 420.2K engagements

"When the rains cease to fall - Indian farmers left alone DW Documentary Anil Jadhav is an Indian farmer. He had always dreamed of having a large family. But as droughts in his homeland increase his income and marriage prospects are dwindling. While the ecological and economic impacts of climate change are frequently reported on the social aspects often remain in the shadows. Many Indian farmers can no longer find a partner because they cannot earn enough to support a family. In regions where water was once abundant chronic drought now prevails. Out of despair Anil Jadhav has turned to Deepak"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 103.6K engagements

"Women as spoils of war at the end of World War Two DW Documentary In early [----] at least [------] women and girls in Germany were sexually abused by Allied soldiers. The victims and the children they bore after being raped suffer trauma to this day. Many remained silent throughout their lives and took their stories to their graves. The German army rampaged through mainland Europe for six years until early [----] when World War Two was brought to an end on the continent and the Nazi regime was defeated. But theres a chapter in this story thats been largely forgotten to this day: Hundreds of"
YouTube Link 2024-05-08T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.7M engagements

"Muscles - More than power and pumping iron DW Documentary What impact does good muscle tone have on our health Studies show that muscle training can slow down the ageing process prevent metabolic disorders and even inhibit cancer cells. The muscular system is the largest system in our body accounting for around [--] to [--] percent of our body weight. Healthy and well-trained muscles give us the strength we need for an active life. But muscles can do much more than just set our bodies in motion: regular muscle training has a positive impact on our overall health. This is because muscles work in a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 307.7K engagements

"Meet the elite soldiers of the French Foreign Legion DW Documentary The French Foreign Legion is regarded as the toughest army corps in the world. Its soldiers fight on the frontlines of France's wars. In the past the legionnaires who come from all over the world were deployed in Algeria Morocco and Indochina. And they were often associated with the dubious reputation of being a hotbed for criminals. But those days are obviously over. For some years now the Foreign Legion has also been tracking down illegal gold diggers in the rainforest of the overseas territory of French Guiana. We"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 671K engagements

"A case that shook Ecuador DW Documentary On December [--] [----] [--] military personnel from the Ecuadorian Air Force stopped a group of ten Afro-Ecuadorian minors as they were leaving a soccer field. Most of the boys dispersed and ran away except for Ismael Josu Nehemas and Steven. They came from the Las Malvinas neighborhood one of the most vulnerable sectors of Guayaquil. This was the last time they were seen alive. For over a year since the now re-elected President Daniel Noboa declared an "internal armed conflict" in January [----] the military has been patrolling streets and public areas."
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T13:30Z 6.3M followers, 21.4K engagements

"Resistance through no sex: The 4B movement in South Korea DW Documentary The 4B movement in South Korea represents one of the most radical rejections of patriarchy to date: no sex no dating no marriage no children. For years the image of young women in Seoul's nightlife was characterized by mini-skirts makeup and a 'cute' demeanor. Now more women are adopting short hair baggy pants and loose shirts as a statement of independence. Meanwhile marriage and birth rates in South Korea have hit historic lows. Socioeconomic factors play a role but for many women its a conscious rejection of"
YouTube Link 2025-05-25T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 924.6K engagements

"Money happiness and eternal life - Greed (1/2) DW Documentary Can money and power ever make us happy How much is enough Our constant desire for more is part of our human nature. But is greed getting the better of us Find out in GREED - A FATAL DESIRE. From Buddhists and bankers to Eskimos and psychologists we explore the phenomenon of greed with people from all walks of life. How can it be defined What makes us greedy And what are the repercussions People like to have a lot of stuff because it gives them the feeling of living forever" says American social psychologist Sheldon Solomon. He"
YouTube Link 2017-01-13T11:52Z 6.3M followers, 6M engagements

"Fast fashion - Dumped in the desert DW Documentary Huge heaps of used and unsold clothes have piled up in the Atacama desert in Chile in recent years. A symbol of the hidden cost of fast fashion they show the industrys disastrous environmental impact. Manuela Olivos lives in a hut surrounded by mountains of discarded clothes. She makes a living from this vast fast-fashion dumping ground in the Atacama desert in northern Chile collecting anything that she can sell. Much of it is unsold clothing from more economically developed countries where the demands of the fast fashion industry have"
YouTube Link 2022-05-31T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 738.1K engagements

"Kiribati: a drowning paradise in the South Pacific DW Documentary Climate change and rising sea levels mean the island nation of Kiribati in the South Pacific is at risk of disappearing into the sea. But the islands inhabitants arent giving up. They are doing what they can to save their island from inundation. Can COP23 help make a difference UN estimates indicate that Kiribati could disappear in just [--] or [--] years. Thats because the average elevation is less than two meters above sea level. And some of the knock-on effects of climate change have made the situation more difficult. Kiribati"
YouTube Link 2017-11-08T20:00Z 6.3M followers, 13.5M engagements

"Syria - The rise and fall of the Assad regime DW Documentary On [--] December [--] [----] Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia with his family. The film which was shot before and after the fall of the regime shows why the dictatorship collapsed so quickly and what hopes Syrians have today. Bashar al-Assad came to power in [----] after the death of his father. Together with his western-influenced wife Asma the couple seemed to embody a new beginning for the country. But reforms failed to materialize and when the population took to the streets during the Arab Spring Bashar al-Assad quickly"
YouTube Link 2025-09-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 374.7K engagements

"How our brain judges people in a split second DW Documentary Friend or foe In a fraction of a second our brain forms an impression of a person based on their facial expressions and voice. And artificial intelligence is getting better and better at interpreting human emotions. Faces and voices are the first impressions we get of people we dont know. In less than half a second we decide whether we like or trust a person and how intelligent we think they are. Thats thanks to the astonishing processing power of our brains. We learn to read facial expressions as babies and as we grow older we"
YouTube Link 2022-10-26T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.2M engagements

"Latvia's Russian minority DW Documentary Around a quarter of Latvia's population have Russian roots - a community struggle to reconcile their own distinct identity with loyalty to their country of birth. What impact is Russia's invasion of Ukraine having on Latvia Latvia regained independence over [--] years ago but the EU and NATO member remains conflicted over the legacy of its Soviet past and the challenges of contemporary geopolitical tensions. The countrys Russian-speaking minority in particular is marked by history and the influence of Moscow. Do they identify more as Latvians or Russians"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 229.6K engagements

"The Maya of Belize - The battle for culture the rainforest and ancient knowledge DW Documentary There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. Theyre fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia for example preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger. It's the dry season in Belize: 40-degree heat not a drop of rain for weeks the rainforest is thirsty. Maria Garcia a woman in a white traditional costume with her hair tied in a topknot swings a smoking bowl through the trees in the rainforest calling on the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 79.7K engagements

"Our drinking water - Is the world drying up DW Documentary Only [---] percent of the Earth's total water supply is suitable for human consumption. Ominously this precious resource is beginning to shrink. Natural water reservoirs are drying up due to climate change. Glaciologist Daniel Farinotti surveys melting glaciers in the Swiss Alps. If glaciers continue to melt at the current rate he says there will be no ice left by the end of the century. The disappearance of glacial meltwater would have fatal consequences. From the heights of the Swiss Alpine glaciers the documentary travels down to the"
YouTube Link 2022-03-20T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.5M engagements

"Is tourism harming Venice DW Documentary Venice is threatened by mass tourism. Some [--] million visitors a year come to the city in Italy making their way through the narrow streets. With an infrastructure more and more tailored to the needs of tourism the citys remaining residents feel left behind. During high season an influx of up to [---] thousand tourists a day means the city authorities have scant resources to cater for the more mundane needs of residents. A constant flotilla of small boats ferry passengers between city landing stages and giant cruise liners moored in the lagoon. Air"
YouTube Link 2018-07-02T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.7M engagements

"LGBTQ+ resistance to Orbn DW Documentary The mayor of Budapest Gergely Karcsony is facing criminal charges. In defiance of President Viktor Orbns ban he organized a Pride march in the city on [--] June 2025the largest such event ever held in Hungary. A few months earlier the government had further tightened its controversial so-called Child Protection Law which severely restricts the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary. The Pride event drew supporters both from within the country and abroad. Our documentary follows Bla Zsu and Norbert who refuse to be intimidated and are prepared to"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 21K engagements

"Hitler's Reich - Diaries of Nazi supporters opponents and victims (1/4) DW Documentary On [--] May [----] the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Allied victory brought an end to Adolf Hitler's 12-year rule. Journal entries from Hitler's supporters and opponents offer insight into life in Nazi Germany. This four-part documentary series centers on eight individuals and their families. Each kept a diary recording their daily lives experiences thoughts and feelings. Illustrations accompany the entries to bring them to life giving these sequences the look of a graphic"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 539.5K engagements

"Tour of the Arctic (1/2) from Svalbard to Siberia DW Documentary The Arctic is one of the most fascinating regions on our planet and one of the most threatened. Two film crews explore its spectacular wilderness in a two-part documentary. Part one takes viewers from Norways Svalbard archipelago to Siberia. The region around the North Pole is one of the greatest and least-known wildernesses in the world and its rapidly changing due to global warming. The retreat of Arctic sea ice can be observed everywhere along the Arctic Circle presenting those who live there with dramatic changes. This"
YouTube Link 2020-12-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.6M engagements

"Leaving the ultra-orthodox Jews seeking a new life in Germany DW Documentary Increasing numbers of Jews have been leaving ultra-orthodox communities in recent years. Surprisingly Germany has become a popular refuge for them. Rabbi Akiva Weingarten has been helping them. More than [---] million Jews live in ultra-orthodox communities worldwide. Its a kind of parallel universe in which only Gods laws count. Every aspect of everyday life is clearly regulated: The women are responsible for the home and for looking after the children while the men devote their lives to religious study. But some ten"
YouTube Link 2021-02-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 766.3K engagements

"Rwanda - Living together after genocide DW Documentary In [----] Rwanda witnessed one of the most brutal genocides in modern history. The Rwandan government mobilized the countrys Hutu population to attack members of the Tutsi minority and anyone who opposed. In just [---] days around one million people were killed. [--] years after the genocide Rwandans are trying to move forward. In "reconciliation villages" convicted perpetrators who have been released from prison survivors of the genocide and their children live side by side and try to deal with the past. Watch the documentary on our channel."
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 23.2K engagements

"Irelands stolen children fight for justice DW Documentary Getting pregnant out of wedlock was long seen as a disgrace in Catholic Ireland. By [----] more than [-----] women had had their babies taken away and given up for adoption. Many of these children are now trying to trace their birth mothers. They are also fighting for their plight to be recognized at last. Contraception and abortion were long banned sex before marriage taboo and sex education was practically non-existent. If a woman nevertheless fell pregnant she was generally treated as the "guilty party even if she had been raped."
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 336.7K engagements

"Eternal Life The secrets of the centenarians DW Documentary In the villages on Sardinia's east coast people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world. But why Is it due to nutrition The good weather Or genetics Scientists around the world are attempting to solve the mystery. 91-year-old Antonangelo leads a busy life. Every morning he goes to milk his flock of sheep and later turns that milk into cheese. "Work is my life if I stop I'll die says Antonangelo. Like many Sardinians in the mountain regions he and his wife eat almost exclusively local produce. Their recipes for a long life"
YouTube Link 2025-04-20T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M engagements

"The Stasi and the Berlin Wall DW Documentary For one group at least the erection of the Berlin Wall on August [--] [----] was a stroke of luck. Over the following decades the Wall would be the lifeblood of the East German secret police known as the Stasi. By the time the Wall fell in [----] thousands of Stasi agents were employed with a single goal: to make the Wall insurmountable. The film tells the story of this existentially symbiotic relationship from the perspective of the Stasi under its notorious leader Erich Mielke. Its the first time this most sensitive chapter of East Germany's history"
YouTube Link 2021-08-11T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.3M engagements

"Honduras: Escaping violence and poverty DW Documentary Every year tens of thousands of people from the central American nation of Honduras leave their home country to try and reach the United States. A dangerous journey that often ends in death. The refugees are escaping poverty gang violence and natural catastrophes. Honduras: a nation hit ever more frequently by extreme weather such as tropical hurricanes and flooding. Almost [--] per cent of the population lives in poverty; more than [--] per cent of those are in dire need. Violent incidents gang warfare and abductions are part of daily life"
YouTube Link 2023-01-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements

"Junk food sugar and additives - The dark side of the food industry DW Documentary 40% of the global population is overweight or obese. Highly processed industrial foodstuffs are largely to blame. But food companies continue to focus on products that are addictive. Sugar is one of the strongest "drugs and can get consumers really hooked. Food giants know this only too well. Thats why they use sugar fats and flavor enhancers to encourage people to buy their products and boost their profits. The result: more and more people around the world are overweight or obese. Illnesses such as diabetes and"
YouTube Link 2023-06-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.4M engagements

"Why the US is almost always at war DW Documentary Throughout its 250-year existence the United States has almost always been at war. From its beginnings right through to the present day the country's armed forces have shaped both American identity and the political decisions of its leaders. The United States of America has been at war throughout most of its 250-year existence. From the War of Independence right through to contemporary armed conflicts the nation's armed forces have not only shaped American identity but also influenced the political decisions of its leaders. The documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 1.8M engagements

"By train across Sri Lanka DW Documentary Asias most beautiful railway line The Main Line cuts through tea plantations and jungle then passes Buddhist temples and relicts of the British Empire. In the 19th century the British built a railway in what was then their colony of Ceylon. Their idea was to transport goods such as tea from the highlands to the port of Colombo. Today its mainly only locals and tourists who use the so-called "Main Line." The route is considered one of the most picturesque in the whole of Asia. Our trip takes us from the capital Colombo to Ella in the highlands. Our"
YouTube Link 2017-09-20T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 8.9M engagements

"The life of Pope Francis and its most important moments DW Documentary Pope Francis has been spiritual leader of the Catholic Church since [----]. The name he chose as Pope refers to St Francis of Assisi. He set out to reform the Vatican; he advocated climate protection and inter-religious dialogue. In March [----] Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina was elected 266th Pope the first South American to become spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. He set out to reform the Vatican and the papal office advocated climate protection and inter-religious dialogue.The name he chose toi be known by"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T08:12Z 6.3M followers, 553.1K engagements

"Why India is one of the most dangerous places in the world for women DW Documentary Major Indian cities like Kolkata have seen mass protests against sexual violence. In rural India justice for the rape or sexual abuse of young girls is hard to come by. Families face threats not justice. Systemic failures in law enforcement and judicial delays leave children and young girls vulnerable to brutal violence. Perpetrators are shielded by apathy caste dynamics and power. Laws meant to protect offer little relief or empathy to victims. Masoom Chandralekha Sarita and thousands of girls like them live"
YouTube Link 2024-10-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 981.6K engagements

"Humanity in the midst of war - Survival and loss in Ukraine DW Documentary They evacuate elderly and sick people set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine while war shapes everyday life. All of Ukraine has been at war since Russias full-scale attack in February [----]. It is a war whose repercussions are inescapable. And it is giving rise to new structures that every country would be happier to be able to live without. One of these is a network of carers who risk their lives to evacuate elderly and sick people"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 18K engagements

"Lets talk about hair DW Documentary A full glossy head of hair is often linked with beauty youth and vitality in advertising and society. But what happens when that hair loses its shine As we age our hair gets thinner alters its structure or falls out. What can be done to address these changes and is it worth it Watch the full documentary "Hair: Why it's important and what it reveals about us" on the DW Documentary YouTube channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #hair ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T14:00Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements

"Fashion as rebellion on Mumbais streets DW Documentary When the sun goes down India's megacity's most intense side comes to light. Queer subculture everyday slum life and spiritual celebrity culture Mumbai nightlife could hardly be more diverse. In the middle of it all is Zeesh who uses drag and fashion to push visibility forward in a place where LGBTQ+ rights are still being debated. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #mumbai ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G Documentary DW documentary full documentary DW dw"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:01Z 6.3M followers, 11.2K engagements

"Sausage stands and coffee houses - When night falls in Vienna DW Documentary Vienna is beautiful. Surrounded by elegant imperial facades people enjoy culture and coffee. Or they might clatter past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Sisi Museum in horse-drawn carriages. But when night falls the city shows itself in a whole new light. After the tourists have been swallowed up by the revolving doors of the Sacher Hotel the Vienna State Opera and the Burgtheater the night shift takes over. The now-quiet streets make Vienna's magnificent buildings seem to shine even brighter. We begin our tour at"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 33.2K engagements

"War in Congo - Trapped in a spiral of violence DW Documentary The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been stricken by war for decades. But little attention is paid to it by the media and the international community. Estimates put the number of victims in the millions with no end in sight. All parties in the conflict seem to be trapped in a spiral of violence. The disputes are over power money and access to the countrys valuable natural resources. Belgian film director Thierry Michel has been travelling throughout the Congo with his camera for over [--] years. He has witnessed the struggles"
YouTube Link 2025-01-04T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 620.5K engagements

"Wealth privilege and responsibility - The world of the superrich DW Documentary While the German economy navigates troubled waters the lives of the rich continue on unaffected. This film takes a look into the largely closed-off world of the country's millionaires and billionaires - and at how the wealthy see themselves and their privileged lifestyles. We talk to the CEO of a luxury watchmaker who says German industry suffers from overregulation with insufficient rewards for taking risks. A well-off building contractor from Dusseldorf on the other hand explains how most of the country's"
YouTube Link 2024-12-31T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 346.9K engagements

"Racism in Germany DW Documentary "I was born in Germany. German is my mother tongue. I was in Africa just once in my life - on a package holiday says Konrad Erben a student in Jena. Nevertheless many people insist Erben cant be German because he is Black. But Afro-Germans have been living in Germany for a long time. Hundreds came from German colonies during the Imperial period. Some appeared in spectacles known as "Vlkerschauen. Others came to get an education. Mandenga Diek was the first African to become a German citizen in [----]. A successful salesman he campaigned for civil rights with an"
YouTube Link 2023-02-10T17:30Z 6.3M followers, 2.5M engagements

"Big Pharma - How much power do drug companies have DW Documentary The pharmaceutical industry exerts a huge amount of influence on health policy. Some companies develop highly profitable drugs with public money while others have been found to have covered up serious side effects. The fight against Covid-19 is further fueling the greed of pharmaceutical companies. Does the industrys influence threaten public health systems The industry has seen major changes in the last decade. Most of the worlds pharmaceuticals are produced by a handful of large corporations so-called Big Pharma. Theyre"
YouTube Link 2021-09-12T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.2M engagements

"China's New Silk Road in Europe DW Documentary Duisburg is home to Europe's biggest inland port and in [----] was subject to a high-profile visit by Xi Jinping. Since then the German inland port city has most definitely been on the map in China - as the destination for an increasing number of freight trains from the country. Duisburg is together with the likes of Lige or Genoa one of the revived Silk Road's gateways to Europe. The project is set to be completed in [----] with the aim of consolidating China's status as a global economic and political player. The most immediate manifestation of"
YouTube Link 2022-11-15T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Gambled away in the financial crisis - The Deutsche Bank story DW Documentary Deutsche Bank managers driven by greed set it on the wrong track in the 2000s. The collapse played a key role in the financial crisis of 2007/2008. The consequences: billions of Euros in penalties and the decline of a German institution. The Deutsche Bank once the flagship of the German economy had fallen from grace. In the 2000s the bank was pumped full of risk in the quest for ever greater profits. In their bid to make the institution a global player Deutsche Bank managers gave their investment bankers a free hand"
YouTube Link 2024-05-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 786.2K engagements

"The fight for water DW Documentary Climate change is causing temperatures to rise. Extreme weather events and droughts are increasing. Springs and wells are drying up. And everyone needs more water. The battles for control over precious water reserves have begun. In some countries water has always been available in abundance - and is wasted carelessly every day. But the climate crisis is changing that. Because the climate is warming everyone needs more water than ever: for drinking agriculture and industry. Water is the new gold. In many countries the distribution battles for precious water"
YouTube Link 2022-08-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.9M engagements

"Kiribati and climate change DW Documentary Kiribati could soon become uninhabitable due to climate change. Residents are using all available means to protect themselves from rising sea levels. In Kiribati residents are building walls to protect their homes from rising sea levels which worked well for a long time. But the high tides are getting more extreme resulting in what they call king tides. Now walls are no longer a permanent solution. So how can Kiribati be saved There have been discussions of an artificial replacement island or filling in some of the [--] islands. But even though the"
YouTube Link 2023-11-20T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 190.7K engagements

"My daughter and the caliphate DW Documentary A father fights to save his daughter who has run off to join the terror organization Islamic State. For four long years Maik Messing doesnt know if she will survive the ordeal. And for those same four years he was joined by a camera Team. "Your own child prefers to live among terrorists rather than with you and even thinks its cool. That just destroys you" When Maik Messings daughter Leonora suddenly disappeared in [----] the whole world changed for this father from Saxony-Anhalt. Maik hadnt noticed that his daughter had been radicalized. Leonora had"
YouTube Link 2019-09-05T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M engagements

"Mennonites - A hidden world in Argentina DW Documentary The Mennonites are members of the oldest Protestant free church. In Argentina their followers lead an exceptionally strict and unworldly life. Theyre fighting a battle against modernity which threatens the very foundations of their existence. The community started with a handful of individuals in a German village in the early 16th century. Persecution and marginalization led to the emigration of many of their followers. Today four centuries later the religious community numbers over two million people on four continents. While the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.4M engagements

"China - Surveillance state or way of the future DW Documentary China is building a huge digital surveillance system. The state collects massive amounts of data from willing citizens: the benefits are practical and people who play by the rules are rewarded. Critics call it "the most ambitious Orwellian project in human history." China's digital surveillance system involves massive amounts of data being gathered by the state. In the so-called "brain" of Shanghai for example authorities have an eye on everything. On huge screens they can switch to any of the approximately one million cameras to"
YouTube Link 2021-10-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.4M engagements

"Young and radical - Why right-wing populism is on the rise DW Documentary There has recently been a trend in elections in Europe: young voters are turning to right-wing populist and right-wing extremist parties. Why is this happening In the Netherlands researchers say it was 18-34 year olds who helped the right-wing populist Geert Wilders to victory in the parliamentary elections. In Italy too the Brothers of Italy a party that is considered post-fascist is in power. In Germany there will be an early federal election at the end of February. According to surveys the AfD parts of which have"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 140.3K engagements

"Neuschwanstein - Fairytale castle and architectural icon DW Documentary Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the world's most extraordinary buildings. A symbol of German identity the castle dreamed up by King Ludwig II is also inextricably linked to his tragic fate. Neuschwanstein: an iconic building that sits somewhere between architectural genius and kitsch madness. King Ludwig II of Bavaria wanted the castle to be a world in which he could escape the realities of being a monarch. And nothing would stand in the way of him realizing his vision. The young king's idea to build his castle"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 820K engagements

"The Neretva in Bosnia - A wild river on the brink of collapse DW Documentary The Neretva in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's last wild rivers. Its unique ecosystem is threatened with destruction. Despite objections politicians and entrepreneurs are allowing hydroelectric power plants to be built here. But resistance to the plans remains strong. Over the past millennia the Neretva has developed into a globally unique ecosystem. It is home to animal and plant species that exist nowhere else. But the "Blue Heart of Europe as the Neretva is also known is threatened with collapse."
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 90.4K engagements

"Treasure islands in the Pacific - From Hawaii to the Cook Islands (1/2) DW Documentary Its an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean people search for hidden treasures explore the consequences of climate change or dive with whales. For this two-part documentary a camera team travels in a propeller plane to the "treasure islands of the Pacific. They circumnavigate an area that - though roughly the size of China and the USA combined - has only half the population of Berlin. The Pacific Ocean is larger than the entire land mass of the"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 364.9K engagements

"The crypto trap and Wirecard scandal - Criminal machinations in business DW Documentary Swindlers in the business world are notoriously difficult to catch. Their facade is often immaculate. Many are charismatic and persuasive with a lot of social savvy and tenacity - and some have pulled off massive scams. White-collar criminals have even managed to deceive seasoned financial professionals. They conceal their tricks and crimes behind columns of numbers and mailbox addresses behind corporate networks and shell companies. Take Sam Bankman-Fried for example once hailed as the "crypto kind." His"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 87.8K engagements

"The missing Van Gogh DW Documentary One of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction in [----] - before disappearing without trace. What has happened to it The search has taken investigators from the US to France Germany Austria and Switzerland. Six weeks before his death in [----] van Gogh painted a portrait of his physician Paul Ferdinand Gachet. The doctors melancholic demeanor described by the artist himself as "the heartbroken expression of our time has afforded the work iconic status. In [----] [---] years after its creation the portrait was auctioned in New York for 82"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 235K engagements

"Is lab-grown meat the future of food DW Documentary All around the world entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. Theyre concerned by the issue of animal welfare. But a primary motive is the ecological impact of industrial livestock farming. From plant-based to lab-grown meat alternatives are being explored. Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #meat #food ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G Documentary DW documentary full documentary DW"
YouTube Link 2025-01-04T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 95.7K engagements

"The intestine - The bodys underappreciated control center and gut health DW Documentary The intestine is a true marvel. This organs complex functions extend far beyond the mere processing of food. The intestine affects the immune system and also has a powerful effect on our emotional well-being. If a persons gut is doing well that person is doing well. If the gut is doing poorly however it can lead to chronic inflammation -- or depression. So what can be done to protect and strengthen the gut This documentary follows people for whom the gut plays a special role in their lives. They speak"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 443.7K engagements

"This is Russias youngest political prisoner DW Documentary Arseny Turbin is one the youngest political prisoners in Russia. He was arrested in [----] when he was just [--] years old. His crime at such a young age He criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin in the classroom on his YouTube channel and in conversations with friends. His teachers reported him to Russia's domestic intelligence agency the FSB. Now [--] hes serving a five year prison sentence. His mother Irina drives over 400km every month to visit him at a juvenile prison in Moscow. She is fighting tirelessly for his release terrified"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 23.7K engagements

"The climate crisis: Can smart ideas save the planet DW Documentary Can high-tech solutions help protect the climate What would be the side effects of further human intervention in nature Attempts are being made to reduce the CO2 in the atmosphere with technical solutions. For example new carbon capture technology that can extract CO2 from air and water even if the amount currently captured is minimal and not enough to prevent the climate crisis and its consequences. Still there is no shortage of ideas. Adding basalt rock dust to agricultural fields not only binds carbon dioxide but keeps the"
YouTube Link 2023-06-13T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 375.1K engagements

"Russia's energy empire: Putin and the rise of Gazprom DW Documentary For decades European countries have been dependent on Russian gas imports. And they did it to themselves. The biggest culprit Germany. Only after Russia declared war on Ukraine did the German government realize that Russia has been using gas as a weapon for a long time. How did this come about What is Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan The films take a look behind the scenes of the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom. They show the genesis of an empire: from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the Russian goldrush the"
YouTube Link 2024-02-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.8M engagements

"Luxembourg: Poverty in Europe's wealthiest country DW Documentary Luxembourg is seen as an oasis of luxury in Europe but poverty and homelessness are on the rise. While the government has done little to respond here NGOs are doing what they can to combat the most extreme levels of hardship. Luxembourg is a financial hub and home to the European Court of Justice as well as countless shell companies. And with the highest per capita GDP anywhere in the world the country is also known for its wealth and luxury. But there's a different lesser-known side to the grand duchy. Alexandra Oxacelay is"
YouTube Link 2024-04-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M engagements

"Istanbul - A journey through the megacity DW Documentary Tradition chaos constant upheaval: This is Istanbul. Some [--] million people live in this crowded city on the Bosporus. For many it is a center of creativity. For others a place that swallows them up. At night the major changes that the megacity is currently undergoing become apparent: The economic crisis is weighing on people's minds and pocketbooks and poverty is constantly on the rise. evket is a cab driver. For more than [--] years hes been taking photo portraits of people living on the streets during his night-time journeys. His"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 201K engagements

"Indias prostitution villages DW Documentary Sex work is a way of life for thousands of women in marginalized communities in certain parts of rural India. For many it is the only way to make money - also due to the Indian caste system and centuries-old prejudices which make it difficult for the families to escape poverty. But winds of change are blowing. In certain Indian villages sex work is in a sense inherited. Mothers and grandmothers have already worked in the same trade. In the past they mostly belonged to ethnic groups that worked mainly as performers. The British colonial power"
YouTube Link 2023-06-19T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 14.5M engagements

"Irelands most beautiful train route DW Documentary Spectacular cliffs and traces of the Vikings can be found along Irelands most beautiful train route. It leads from Rosslare in the southeast via the capital Dublin to the Howth Peninsula. In times gone by the region has been inhabited by Vikings Normans and the English. The scenery in the east of the Emerald Isle is picturesque: long beaches and solitary mountains. This was where the Vikings once landed. The Normans also left their mark. The region is also marked by its centuries-old history with England. In addition to the magnificent"
YouTube Link 2024-09-12T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 387.6K engagements

"Russias nuclear threats - In wartime how safe are Ukraines nuclear power plants DW Documentary With the Russian invasion of Ukraine fears of a nuclear accident have returned. In the very first days of the war Russian troops occupied the exclusion zone around whats left of Chernobyl. Shortly afterwards they took control of Zaporizhzhias nuclear power plant. Russian troops withdrew from Chernobyl after a few weeks. But Zaporizhzhia Europe's largest nuclear power plant has effectively been occupied since March [----]. The plant has come under frequent attack the power supply has been interrupted"
YouTube Link 2024-12-14T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 228.3K engagements

"Bosnia and Herzegovina: an ethnically divided country DW Documentary Ethnic divides still exist in some neighborhoods in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a school in Travnik a fence separates Muslim and Croat pupils. Due to a high volume of comments that are not in accordance with our netiquette policy the comment section for this video has been disabled. For more information click the following link: https://www.dw.com/en/dws-netiquette-policy/a-5300954 Amela is a Muslim. She went to school in Travnik and grew up with this ethnic segregation. Bosnias constitutional court declared the "two schools"
YouTube Link 2018-01-14T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.1M engagements

"Extreme climate research - On the road in the icefields of Patagonia DW Documentary Patagonia's icefields are very difficult to access. As a result they remain largely unexplored by climate researchers. Now a scientist and two extreme mountaineers are venturing into this hard-to-reach area in search of new data for climate research. Even after [--] years of research in Chile scientist Tobias Sauter says that for him many questions remain unanswered. To clarify them he decides to venture into areas that are difficult to access. The mountaineers Robert Jasper and Jrn Heller agree to help - and"
YouTube Link 2024-03-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 113.1K engagements

"On route [--] into the heart of Patagonia DW Documentary A trip along Chiles National Route [--] the Carretera Austral takes us into the stunning wilderness of Patagonia - a place that many German emigrants chose as their new home almost a century ago. The Carretera Austral is straddled by mountain ranges primeval forests fjords volcanoes and a huge ice field. It has taken decades to carve its way through the almost impassable terrain - even now a lot of traffic is forced to take a detour across the border into Argentina. The military dictator Augusto Pinochet made the construction of the road a"
YouTube Link 2019-06-21T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.2M engagements

"Welcome to Bangkok Thailand DW Documentary Thailands capital city Bangkok is unique. This film reveals the best spots: well-known locations and places off the beaten track. Our report provides a detailed guide to Asias most exciting city. For transportation visitors and local residents alike can choose from motorized rickshaws taxis subways or the sky train. There are also express boats that ply the Chao Phraya River -- plus long-tail boats and vessels that make their way through the city's khlongs or canals. This journey of discovery takes us to the places where Bangkok residents go to rest"
YouTube Link 2017-11-26T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M engagements

"Globalization: Winners and losers in world trade (1/2) DW Documentary Globalization used to be a guarantor of economic growth. No longer and the losers are poorer nations. They have restricted access to global markets and are largely excluded from beneficial labor migration. Part 2: https://youtu.be/gIYaSEwoblY Unfettered access to the worlds economic markets should boost prosperity and foster peaceful international coexistence - in theory. But which countries take advantage of the opportunities presented by global competition And which countries avoid it preferring to protect their economies"
YouTube Link 2023-01-06T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Rubber tires a dirty business DW Documentary The booming global tire market is worth billions - but this comes at a high price both to humans and the environment. Over [--] million car tires are sold each year in Germany alone. But where does the natural rubber for them come from The biggest producer of natural rubber for tires is Thailand. More than four million tonnes of rubber are harvested annually in plantations there. And demand for rubber is ever growing - because ever more tires are needed. But the labor conditions in Southeast Asia are harsh - with working days of up to [--] hours and"
YouTube Link 2019-09-17T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.3M engagements

"Brides for sale - Bulgaria's Roma marriage market DW Documentary The Kalaidzhi bride market takes place in the southeast of Bulgaria every year. Unmarried women are often paired off with financially strong men. But more and more young Roma are rebelling against the old tradition. For young Kalaidzhi the annual bride market at Bachkovo Monastery is the only chance to find a partner. Their Orthodox Christian faith and traditional code of conduct prohibit them from dating flirting or having any other pre-marital relations. The Kalaidzhi - a name meaning tinsmiths or boilermakers - marry only"
YouTube Link 2018-03-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 19.7M engagements

"Opioid crisis in the US - Business & addiction (2/2) DW Documentary Purdue Pharma earned billions with OxyContin. The company also triggered a race as dozens of pharmaceutical companies rushed into the market. One was Insys which sold fentanyl a drug fifty times stronger than heroin. Profit was gained by any means necessary - from strippers seducing doctors to bribery insurance fraud and massive dose increases without the consent of patients. Some did not survive. In Florida unscrupulous profiteers opened pain clinics that turned out to be "pill mills - legal hubs for drugs. Chris George head"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T20:00Z 6.3M followers, 56.9K engagements

"My son was killed - A mother's journey through grief DW Documentary In June [----] Joanna lost her 20-year-old son Philipos. He was beaten up by another young man following his sister's high school graduation party. Two days later he died. The alleged perpetrator a 19-year-old Syrian was arrested. A summer evening that ended in disaster. After his sister's high school graduation party 20-year-old Philipos was brutally attacked in the German town of Bad Oeynhausen. As his mother Joanna was mourning her son Philipos became headline news. Before long his death was used to reignite the debate on"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 44.3K engagements

"Exploiting Africa - How China and Europe hunt for the raw materials of the future DW Documentary The global race for the African continents coveted raw materials is unscrupulous. The raw material interests of rich nations often trump the rights and needs of the local populations. In the Democratic Republic of Congo people are being exploited in mines. Chinese traders are illegally buying cobalt a material Europe needs for its green energy transition. Therefore Europe buys the cobalt from these illegal traders. The EU now wants to free itself from its dependence on China for raw materials and"
YouTube Link 2025-06-07T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 552.5K engagements

"Saudi Arabia between repression and transformation DW Documentary Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also known as MBS is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia. For almost a decade he has been radically transforming the country at a breathtaking pace. Where is the modernizer and despot steering the kingdom Saudi Arabia is the world's leading exporter of crude oil. But Crown Prince MBS wants to prepare the country for the post-oil era. Two-thirds of the country's population is under [--] years old and the crown prince is taking radical measures to turn the previously strictly conservative society on"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 760K engagements

"Traveling through North Korea DW Documentary This documentary provides a rare glimpse of change in the notoriously closed country. Filmmakers Gregor Mllers and Anne Lewald discretely shot the video on trips to North Korea in [----] and [----] when they were not allowed autonomy or spontaneity. Despite the fact that their itinerary was arranged for them in advance and guides chaperoned them everywhere the two Berliners found a way to register their impressions. They depict a city lacking authenticity a country longing for reunification and a people shaped by Juche beliefs and socialist propaganda."
YouTube Link 2020-07-10T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.8M engagements

"The murder of Jamal Khashoggi DW Documentary Did the Saudi state plan the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi Was Khashoggi so much of a threat to the Saudi regime that it was prepared to commit a terrible crime to get rid of him This documentary reconstructs Jamal Khashoggis personal plans and movements in his final days. It also examines records leaks and reports related to his assassination as well as motivations that may have led Saudi Arabia to commit such a shocking crime. The films key feature is exclusive testimony from Khashoggis close circle including from his fiance Hatice Cengiz. She"
YouTube Link 2020-10-01T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 4.1M engagements

"Iran from above - In the mountains DW Documentary Irans mountainous terrain has always been an important part of peoples lives. Years ago these mountains were populated by legendary horsemen. Today they are the subject of scientific investigation. This film provides the viewer with stunning arial views of these mountains. It unfurls the rich tapestry of Irans history from the legendary Order of the Assassins to the Mongol invasions. We also get to know Iran by meeting some of the fascinating people who live there. Take Ali a world champion of mounted archery. Despite its waning popularity the"
YouTube Link 2022-09-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.1M engagements

"The Akha tribe in Laos: Between tradition and modernity DW Documentary The Akha in Laos live almost untouched by modern civilization. They still adhere to their archaic customs. But they are on the verge of upheaval. Cut off from the rest of the world without a paved road the village of Peryensang Mai has remained almost untouched by modern civilization to this day. Its inhabitants are from the Akha tribe and they seem to live in a different time: Their language isnt even written down; their everyday life is defined by the laws and rituals handed down from their ancestors such as animal"
YouTube Link 2019-04-12T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.2M engagements

"Water scarcity - Innovation to combat drought DW Documentary While heat and drought reduce the groundwater in many places water consumption continues to rise. Is it possible to reverse this global trend by using water more sparingly in households industry and agriculture "Water is an important but not an infinite resource" warns Dorothea Mergel a project engineer at Hamburg's water company adding that water is becoming increasingly scarce both in Germany and around the world. Mergel is working to make sure that the drinking water supply in Germany's second-largest city is sustainable. One"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 105.8K engagements

"Brits in France: Escaping Brexit chaos DW Documentary More and more Brits are leaving the Brexit chaos behind -- and seeking their fortunes in France. But their home nations exit from the European Union means they now face a plethora of bureaucratic hurdles. Nicola and Graham Parker live in southwestern France: Irritated by the economic crisis and Brexit chaos they sold their house in England and bought an old country estate in Montignac-de-Lauzun. Theyre among some [----] Brits whove relocated to the Dordogne. But Britains exit from the bloc is complicating the transition. The couple must now"
YouTube Link 2024-04-06T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 464.2K engagements

"India at a crossroads - [---] years of the Hindu nationalist RSS movement DW Documentary Indias identity is shifting with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh reshaping the nation. As the Hindu nationalist RSS movement marks its centenary DW explores how its become one of Indias most influential and controversial organizations. India is at a crossroads. Gandhis vision of secularism once central to the republics identity is increasingly challenged by religion-based nationalism. At the heart of this shift is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) a large network with millions of followers. The RSS"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 222.3K engagements

"Faith power manipulation - The secrets of the Opus Dei sect DW Documentary For many critics the arch-conservative Catholic community Opus Dei is a diabolical sect. However Opus Dei (which translates to "Work of God) sees itself in a very positive light. Even today its very difficult to look into the inner world of the sect. That's because its [-----] members worldwide have taken a vow of secrecy - and those who have left report persecution if they break that vow. Meanwhile Opus Dei is working to become the most influential player in the Catholic Church. To this end it maintains a secret network"
YouTube Link 2022-06-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.8M engagements

"Nitrous oxide - How harmless is laughing gas really DW Documentary Nitrous oxide commonly referred to as laughing gas is often considered a harmless way of getting high. In Germany you can buy it freely over the counter. But while the gas might make you feel relaxed or elated for a few seconds it can also lead to long-term health problems. It has not been unusual to see young people outside bars and clubs in German cities with canisters and balloons filled with the gas. Social media is largely responsible for its recent growth in popularity but its use as a recreational drug dates back more"
YouTube Link 2025-07-22T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 279.7K engagements

"Life with autism DW Documentary Markus is autistic. The documentary follows him for a year and shows what its like to live with autism. Hell probably never grow up nor does he want to. "Most people dont understand that even my parents think its bad" says Markus. He spends a lot of his time playing with toys while also dealing with the struggle for his fathers acceptance and the question of what he can contribute to society. The documentary follows Markus for a year. "I dont want to be normal and part of the herd. I want to live how I want." Markus lives in Duisburg in western Germany. His"
YouTube Link 2019-01-11T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 374.7K engagements

"The War of the Worlds - The prophetic novel DW Documentary H.G. Wells redefined science fiction. "The War of the Worlds was the first story about an invasion by aliens that simultaneously managed to raise questions about human progress immortalize Martians and inspire countless adaptations. H. G. Wells made his mark on the science fiction genre with "The War of the Worlds. In his novel published in [----] he described an alien invasiona motif that has since become a fixture in science fiction literature. This documentary traces how Wells used science fiction as a moral and political fable to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 150K engagements

"Who were the Neanderthals DW Documentary Long before Homo sapiens populated the earth the Neanderthals lived in Eurasia. Now paleoanthropologists in England and France are using new archeological methods to shed light on some previously unexplained Neanderthal mysteries. In an age clouded by the mists of time the first early humans colonized the Eurasian continent. They settled on land that had only recently been covered by glaciers. This species called Neanderthals died out about [-----] years ago -- but at one time they formed the largest group in an area that stretched from northern France"
YouTube Link 2021-01-23T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 9M engagements

"Once poor always poor DW Documentary One in four of Berlins children lives in poverty. The district of Marzahn-Hellersdorf is a particular hotbed of social disadvantage. People who grow up here have little-to-no chance of upward social mobility. But that doesnt stop them from fighting for their rightful places in society. Pierre Hollberg has a budget of ten euros a day for groceries to feed six people. His wife is living with severe disabilities. They share a four-room apartment just under [--] square meters large with their four children. The parents bed is in the living room and theres no"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.2M engagements

"Human traffickers conducting a lucrative business in Mauritania DW Documentary In the footsteps of the traffickers in Mauritania who profit from poverty. They organize crossings to take west Africans to Europe. Are they helping these people on a dangerous journey or are they the heirs of the slave traders of the 16th century at the time of the transatlantic slave trade In the 16th century slave trade decimated much of West Africa causing long-lasting devastation and disruption. 21st century migration out of Africa seems to be following a similar path. At the center of both are the people who"
YouTube Link 2023-03-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 391K engagements

"Africas tech pioneers - Innovative solutions for a sustainable future DW Documentary Ten of the world's fastest growing economies are located on the African continent. Companies in the field of science and innovation are being promoted. Climate-friendly ideas for the future are already being realized in African countries. Africa has the youngest fastest-growing population of any continent. This is reflected in the innovative strength emanating from many African nations: young scientists in particular are being supported and are developing creative climate-friendly strategies that have the"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 143.5K engagements

"Inequality how wealth becomes power (1/3) DW Documentary Germany is one of the worlds richest countries but inequality is on the rise. The wealthy are pulling ahead while the poor are falling behind. For the middle classes work is no longer a means of advancement. Instead they are struggling to maintain their position and status. Young people today have less disposable income than previous generations. This documentary explores the question of inequality in Germany providing both background analysis and statistics. The filmmakers interview leading researchers and experts on the topic. And"
YouTube Link 2018-08-18T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.1M engagements

"Vietnam - Between communism and capitalism DW Documentary With its booming economy Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism the country has undergone a transformation. Vietnam has a growing number of millionaires and signs of growth are everywhere. But this prosperity comes at a price: anyone who dares to criticize the official policy of the Communist Party risks losing everything. The only political organization permitted under the Vietnamese constitution is the Communist Party. It has over [--] million members"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 164.1K engagements

"Saving the Kiwi: Protecting New Zealand's national bird DW Documentary Kiwi birds New Zealand's national symbol are unique animals. But they are in danger of becoming extinct. Who is responsible And what can be done to save them New Zealand was once home to around twelve million kiwi birds. Today their population is less than [-----]. This drastic decline is mainly due to predators such as rats and stoats that hunt young kiwi chicks or go after the flightless birds and their large eggs in their underground nests. One way to save the species is to take their eggs and bring them to safety in"
YouTube Link 2024-01-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 248K engagements

"European migration How a continent is sealing itself off DW Documentary Theres hardly a more divisive topic in Europe than the issue of immigration. When the refugee crisis began in [----] the EU welcomed many with open arms. Now tightened borders have become the norm. This documentary by Julia Rech and Ulf Rller accompanies EU Home Affairs minister Ylva Johansson from Brussels on a trip to Berlin. Johansson is trying to get an EU pact on immigration approved. She speaks with Nancy Faeser and visits the Tegel refugee shelter in Berlin that is filled to the brim with more than [----] refugees."
YouTube Link 2024-06-06T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 453.4K engagements

"Money happiness and eternal life - Greed (Director's Cut) DW Documentary Can money and power ever make us happy How much is enough Our constant desire for more is part of our human nature. Some call it a useful dowry of evolution others a fault in the human genetic make-up: The old mortal sin Greed seems to be more ubiquitous than ever. Why can't people ever get enough where is this self-indulgence leading - and are there any ways out of this vicious circle of gratification "People like to have a lot of stuff because it makes them the feeling of living forever" says American social"
YouTube Link 2017-06-24T02:00Z 6.3M followers, 9.3M engagements

"New life for Italys ghost towns DW Documentary In [----] Rossella Aquilanti moved to the abandoned village of Pentedattilo in southern Italy. Today she is [--] years old and needs help with her farm. She met Maka Tounkara from Mali in a refugee shelter. The young farmer agreed to join her. Calabria suffers from high unemployment. Many young people have had to leave the region. Rossella Aquilanti by contrast has created her own paradise here: [--] goats a few olive trees and the magnificent surroundings are all she needs to be happy. Maka Tounkara came to Italy on a refugee boat. For him working"
YouTube Link 2023-05-23T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.6M engagements

"From drones to automated weapons - How prepared are NATO troops for defense DW Documentary The weapons technologies of the future are presenting national militaries with new challenges. The conflict in Ukraine has shown that warfare is changing. Can the German armed forces keep up New weaponry is being developed: from drones to artificial intelligence and automatic missile defense systems. Germanys military the Bundeswehr is rearming on a large scale while assessing its future priorities. For example are expensive tanks still suitable for battle when they can be destroyed by cheap drones And"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 625.2K engagements

"Google Facebook Amazon - The rise of the mega-corporations DW Documentary Mega-corporations like Amazon and Facebook are becoming more powerful. And their growth shows no signs of slowing down. They are in the public eye -- but are they also above the law The pandemic has only made the "big four -- Apple Amazon Google and Facebook -- more influential. Our data has become big business. But are these corporations out of control Experts have long watched as corporations like Apple and Amazon flout antitrust laws while receiving special treatment: When it comes to wages taxes and laws these"
YouTube Link 2022-05-19T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.9M engagements

"Testosterone new discoveries about the male hormone DW Documentary Testosterone has long been seen as a metaphor for aggression but is there really anything to the idea of the testosterone-driven male Prominent scientists explain how subtle the hormones effects actually are. Men with a lot of testosterone have long been accused of violent and competitive behavior. Now the image of the sex hormone is changing. Unlike in the animal world the general statement "testosterone makes one aggressive" cannot be confirmed in humans and recent studies suggest that it can actually even promote selfless"
YouTube Link 2019-09-12T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.8M engagements

"Invasive fungal infections - The new threat DW Documentary Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness. Worldwide fungal infections are already responsible for three times as many deaths as malaria. Experts are extremely concerned about infections caused by invasive fungi as the numbers are rising rapidly. The focus is on two types of fungi: Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida auris. Both have"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 899.4K engagements

"The melting ice of the Arctic (1/2) DW Documentary Soon the Arctic will be ice-free in summer. While many are concerned about the consequences for the global climate countries like Russia and the US as well as China and Canada see an ice-free Arctic as an opportunity offering everything from new trade routes to mineral resources and tourism. Part 2: https://youtu.be/Hz6xkR4mNlo In two episodes this documentary reports on a region of the world that is changing dramatically because of climate change affecting the lives of the people who make their home in the Arctic. The film team experiences"
YouTube Link 2022-12-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.2M engagements

"A rare look inside Russias prisons DW Documentary The Gulag was a vast system of forced labor camps in the Soviet Union where prisoners including political detainees were subjected to harsh conditions hard labor and widespread abuses. Anna Karetnikova a former senior analyst at Russias Penitentiary Service says todays prison system has only seen limited reform since then and raises concerns about conditions violence and a lack of legal protections. In recent years human rights groups and international observers have documented severe conditions in Russian prisons including overcrowding and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 29.4K engagements

"Indonesia's green Islam: When climate protection becomes a religious duty DW Documentary An increasing number of Indonesian imams are calling on the faithful to protect nature and save the world. This new movement preaching environmentalism originates in one of the largest mosques in the world in Jakarta. But just how credible is this movement And how effective Fatwas against logging sermons about safeguarding the planet and mosques with solar panels and water recycling systems. In Indonesia protecting the environment is being presented as a religious duty. The model for this spiritual"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 326.9K engagements

"By train along the fjord coast of Norway DW Documentary Northern Norway in June: Fjords and mountains bathed in the light of the midnight sun. The Norwegian Nordland Railway runs from Trondheim along fjords and rivers up to the Arctic Circle via Saltfjellet with the Svartisen glacier to Bod. On beautiful June days the fjord coasts of northern Norway reveal themselves in the breathtaking light of the midnight sun. The Nordland Railway crosses the bright night even in rough Nordic weather and winds its way along the banks of fjords and rivers up to the Arctic Circle. It crosses the barren"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 501.4K engagements

"Smart insects - The astonishing intelligence of bumblebees wasps & co. DW Documentary The latest research shows weve long underestimated the intelligence of insects. Bumblebees for example succeed at behavioral tests also passed by intelligent crows. They use tools to reach nectar in an artificial flower. Behavioral biologist Elizabeth Tibbetts is amazed at the paper wasps capacity to learn and understand. "They may not be universal geniuses like artists but theyre brilliant in their fields says the researcher at the University of Michigan. The animals can memorize faces eavesdrop on fighting"
YouTube Link 2024-09-18T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.3M engagements

"Queer subculture slums and a spiritual star cult - Indias creative capital Mumbai DW Documentary When the sun goes down India's megacity most intense side comes to light. Queer subculture everyday slum life and spiritual celebrity culture - Mumbai nightlife could hardly be more diverse. Anything is possible here Mumbai: India's financial commercial and entertainment center. This is the New York of South Asia according to many of its inhabitants. Here they say anything is possible and hard work pays off. Like New York City Mumbai is a melting pot of different cultures and lifestyles - and a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 219.4K engagements

"Is prosperity without economic growth possible DW Documentary Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. They see a world that functions without constantly wanting more. But is that realistic Hamburg chefs Marianus von Hrsten and Aaron Levi Hasenpusch have decided to turn their back on the idea that a business should always be growing. Their restaurant is closed on weekends. It means more free time and less stress but also less turnover and less income. For them its feasible. Otto Fuchs produces specialized metal components for the"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 315.9K engagements

"The deadly route to Europe: Exploited by smugglers human traffickers and warlords DW Documentary Thousands of people from Africa attempt to reach Europe via the Mediterranean. The EU is disrupting these migration routes and outsourcing its border control responsibilities to countries in the Sahara and Sahel regions. Christian and David try not to fall off the back of the pick-up. The vehicle is being driven at breakneck speed through the desert by smugglers. Like hundreds of thousands of people before them the two Nigerians are traveling from West Africa to the Libyan Mediterranean coast."
YouTube Link 2026-02-17T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 39.5K engagements

"Images of war - The legacy of photographer Anja Niedringhaus DW Documentary Anja Niedringhaus devoted most of her professional life to photographing wars. Whether in Bosnia Iraq or Afghanistan her images show the humanity amid the fighting. In [----] she was murdered. To this day the killing has left many questions unanswered. In [----] German photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus and a team of colleagues from the Associated Press won the Pulitzer Prize journalism's highest honor. She became well known as a woman working in a male-dominated field although she never liked to think of herself in those"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 45.7K engagements

"The smartphone dilemma - TikTok Snapchat and how to protect your kids DW Documentary Many children and teenagers spend hours every day on Instagram TikTok or other platforms. More and more families and schools are setting clear boundaries to counter the constant distraction of social media. Studies have linked excessive smartphone use to depression anxiety and difficulties concentrating. This documentary follows several families and schools that greatly restrict smartphone use for children and young people. Martin and Ursula Novotny in Sevelen Switzerland are convinced that phones and social"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 297.9K engagements

"Orca interactions - Danger in the Strait of Gibraltar DW Documentary Since [----] reports have increased of boats being rammed by orcas along the European Atlantic coast. The whales make a beeline for the hulls and rudders. Researchers are trying to find out why. It is curiosity Competition for food Or maybe theyre just playing In the oceans of the world that are their realm orcas have no natural predators. The highly developed marine mammals move in close social structures and are unmistakable due to the white spots behind their eyes. Also known as killer whales they have a prominent"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 735.4K engagements

"Cyberattacks sabotage drones - Is Germany ready for war DW Documentary Carsten Breuer is Inspector General of the German Armed Forces and thus the highest-ranking soldier in Germany. He says that Russia will be ready for a military conflict with the West in just a few years. The documentary follows Carsten Breuer on camera for nine months. Filmmakers accompany him to a meeting with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD) as well as on trips to southern Lebanon Ukraine and the USA. The result is a portrait of the German government's top military advisor that also provides deep insights"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 127.1K engagements

"Julian Assange and the dark secrets of war DW Documentary 4K UHD On June [--] [----] WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was able to walk free following a deal with the US government. Does this surprising end to the publishers many years of criminal prosecution and imprisonment signal a positive outcome for press freedom Turkish journalist Can Dndar who was also imprisoned on similar charges in Turkey and now lives in exile in Germany and co-director Sarah Mabrouk followed the Assange case for the last six months before his release. Dndar sees it as the most important trial for press freedom in this"
YouTube Link 2024-07-05T17:07Z 6.3M followers, 447.7K engagements

"Cryptocurrencies - The future of money DW Documentary For some cryptocurrencies are a dangerous bubble. For others they represent the future of money. But what are the actual uses - and risks -- of cryptocurrencies This documentary explores how crypto is altering global financial architecture. Since its inception Bitcoin has evolved into a digital global currency that is challenging the existing financial system. The international availability and rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin attracted many to join this game of chance. The President of El Salvador even adopted Bitcoin as his nations"
YouTube Link 2024-02-07T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements

"The Greek islands - Crystal clear water and a paradise for foodies DW Documentary The island world of the Aegean Sea is both fascinating and incredibly diverse. Each island has its own charm and character. The film travels to the Greek Cyclades island group and visits five islands. Along the way viewers meet people whose love for their islands is tangible. Ikaria in the north-eastern Aegean is known as the island of 100-year-olds. Its one of the world's five "Blue Zones" where people live to an exceptionally old age. Sifnos is the foodie island. Greece's most famous cook and cookbook author"
YouTube Link 2024-06-13T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 677K engagements

"Cartels in Ecuador DW Documentary Long one of the safest countries in South America Ecuador is at risk of becoming a narco-state. [----] people were murdered in the first [--] days of [----]. This film follows victims families documenting their strength as they fight for democracy. "Ecuador is transforming into a country in which stealing and killing is good business" says Amanda Villavicencio daughter of well-known investigative journalist and former presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio Valencia. He fought against corruption and cartels and was assassinated in broad daylight in 2023."
YouTube Link 2025-04-08T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 80.8K engagements

"Colonial roots of the genocide in Rwanda DW Documentary 4K UHD In April [----] the parents of two-year-old Samuel Ishimwe were murdered in Rwanda. Their fate was shared by up to a million people in the genocide against the countrys Tutsi minority. Thirty years on Samuel sets out to discover what set these terrible events in motion. He undertakes a journey from Rwanda to Germany and Belgium both former colonial powers in the small East African nation. He hopes it will help him to understand the basis for the Hutu majoritys animosity towards the countrys small Tutsi minority. In Rwanda and Europe"
YouTube Link 2024-04-05T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 418.9K engagements

"Global renewables: Pioneering the energy transition DW Documentary We are facing the greatest upheaval since industrialization. To stop climate change the energy system must be transformed worldwide. Very little time remains to accomplish this. But there are places where this renewable future has already arrived. The documentary explores the question of what needs to happen in terms of politics policies and society to implement what is technically possible when it comes to renewable energy. To do this the film visits two completely different places. One is in the US and the other in Bavaria."
YouTube Link 2023-12-01T17:30Z 6.3M followers, 2.3M engagements

"Dictators drugs discord - Latin America and the USA (1/3) DW Documentary Almost all Latin American crises of the 1960s and 1970s were influenced by the USA. Whether it was Brazil's dictatorship the coup in Chile or the Cuban Missile Crisis - at some level American politics were involved. Brazil's first "national security" dictatorship was established in [----] with the support of the United States. Washington fearing an expansion of a perceived communist threat following the Cuban Revolution rallied behind the coup leaders - making Brazil the first "national security" dictatorship in the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 509.6K engagements

"The Warsaw Ghetto DW Documentary A Polish businessman risked his life to film everyday life in the Warsaw Ghetto. These harrowing [--] mm movies were stored for decades in archives and are shown publicly for the first time in this documentary. The original title of the film is "Warsaw: A City Divided" directed by Eric Bednarski. The Warsaw Ghetto was located in the heart of the Polish capital. In November [----] one year after Germany invaded Poland the occupation authorities completed work on a three-meter-high wall that surrounded the ghetto. The Jewish residents were sealed off from the outside"
YouTube Link 2021-01-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.5M engagements

"Machu Picchu - The secrets of the Inca builders DW Documentary The Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru has been uninhabited for centuries. But it is nevertheless well preserved. Discovered at the beginning of the 20th century it attracts around [---] million visitors from all over the world every year. At an altitude of more than [----] meters the Incas succeeded in building a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Located on a mountain ridge in the Andes it is a place in perfect harmony with nature. The several dozen buildings of Machu Picchu cover [--] hectares. Their interlocking stone"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 152.5K engagements

"Artificial intelligence in agriculture DW Documentary The way we feed ourselves is changing. Agriculture will also be impacted by Artificial Intelligence. Could AI present an opportunity for increased food security in the future From the climate crisis to depleted soils: farmers all over the world fear for their future. Our food security is at risk. The United Nations wants to end hunger worldwide by [----]. The advent of Artificial Intelligence could help. In Cameroon Adamou Nchange Kouotou has developed an AI-supported app that farmers can use to scan their crops. This enables them to"
YouTube Link 2025-06-22T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 294.8K engagements

"Why is Machu Picchu so well preserved DW Documentary The Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru has been uninhabited for centuries yet it remains remarkably well preserved. The Spanish conquered Peru in the 16th century but Machu Picchu was never found by them and was only introduced to the outside world in the early 20th century. Today it attracts around [---] million visitors from all over the world every year. The Incas built this masterpiece of architecture and engineering at an elevation of more than [----] meters in what is now Perus Andes designing it to exist in harmony with nature. The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 38.9K engagements

"Trump Putin & Co. - Deutsche Banks questionable clientele DW Documentary Deutsche Bank managers driven by greed set it on the wrong track in the 2000s. For many years the financial institution maintained close ties with Vladimir Putin. And involved itself in shady deals with the Russian autocrat. In the early 2000s Deutsche Bank wanted to make it big in Moscow. For some employees this was something to be achieved by any means necessary: bribing Putins officials brothel visits for good customers money laundering for the mafia. When it all came to light this sent a shock wave through the bank:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements

"Putin's power play in Africa - Russian influence in the Sahel region DW Documentary Mali Burkina Faso and Niger are all under military rule following coups d'tat. While western troops were forced out in some cases to the cheers of local population Russia stepped in to fill the vacuum with weapons advisors and propaganda. From a population standpoint the Sahel is one of the world's youngest regions. It's also one of the world's poorest regions. People here face a lack of opportunity the tangible effects of climate change and terrorism. According to recent figures over half of all"
YouTube Link 2025-09-06T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 340.6K engagements

"Trauma in the Middle East: The terror of Hamas and Israel's war in Gaza DW Documentary How was the attack on the Israeli state prepared How was it even possible To mark the first anniversary of the Hamas attack the documentary film analyzes the failures of intelligence services politics and the army. Could the catastrophe have been prevented What motivated Hamas to carry out the attack And what was Israels response - with which consequences In the making of this film directors Duki Dror and Jens Strohschnieder revisit scenes where the [--] October attack took place and speak to survivors"
YouTube Link 2024-10-05T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 311.5K engagements

"Transylvania - The heart of Romania DW Documentary Transylvania has a lot to offer: beautiful cities endless forests fascinating traditions. All of these are cultivated with great dedication by the people of the region. Dumitru Pop for example works at the "funniest cemetery in the world. His mission: to change people's view of death. He carves and paints wooden crosses for the deceased. He decides which anecdotes best commemorate the dead. Too much alcohol A tyrannical mother-in-law Dumitru doesn't sugarcoat anything -- and adds a dash of humor to the saddest of circumstances. Transylvania"
YouTube Link 2024-01-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 393.5K engagements

"Fleeing climate change the real environmental disaster DW Documentary How many millions of people will be forced to leave their homes by [----] This documentary looks at the so-called hotspots of climate change in the Sahel zone Indonesia and the Russian Tundra. Lake Chad in the Sahel zone has already shrunk by [--] percent since the 1960s due to the increasing heat. About [--] million people will be forced to migrate to places where there is enough rainfall. Migration has always existed as a strategy to adapt to a changing environment. But the number of those forced to migrate solely because of"
YouTube Link 2019-05-01T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.2M engagements

"The Listener - Witnesses to the Holocaust DW Documentary Dori Laub pioneered a radical form of listening. The psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor began recording the stories of other survivors in the late 1970s. This is a film about the power of listening. When Dori Laub began recording the stories of other survivors in the late 1970s he was preserving memory. But he was also pioneering a radical act of listening. He recognized the power of listening to life stories as a way of helping survivors cope with trauma. His work led to the creation of the worlds first video testimony archive and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 11.6K engagements

"Accompanying a nomad doctor in Mongolia DW Documentary She comes by horse or reindeer Doctor Shurentsetseg is on call ready at any time. Her mission is to keep nomads in native Mongolia healthy. Whether its a toothache childs illness or any other health issue Shurentsetseg Ganbold travels out to nomads to offer them medical assistance. Her husband supports her work by staying at home with their [--] young children and occasionally drives her to her destination if its possible. Her story is one of an unceasing fighter who herself also grew up in a nomad family. As an adult she went on to study"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 72.9K engagements

"Can science create the perfect meal 🥗 DW Documentary The Mediterranean diet is known around the world for its health benefits and was acknowledged as an intangible cultural heritage in [----] by UNESCO. This diet consists mainly of plant-based ingredients like vegetables whole grains nuts and fruits with a moderate amount of fish and dairy products. 🍇🫘🥕🥜🥦🍊 The food we eat has a big influence on our health as it is one of the leading causes of chronic diseases. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nearly half of all American adults now live with diet-related chronic"
YouTube Link 2026-01-18T14:01Z 6.3M followers, 17.1K engagements

"The dirty business of beauty DW Documentary Jade for courage amethyst to improve concentration and rose quartz for love. Social media influencers are driving demand for quartz and gemstones. But these pretty materials are mined under questionable conditions in the Global South. Does rose quartz combat stress In the beauty industry gemstones have been an integral part of the product range for years. Various companies tout their rose quartz products "natural" healing powers claiming they will help customers recuperate from their stressful everyday lives and reconnect with nature. But while"
YouTube Link 2023-01-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M engagements

"Recycling e-waste - Good for business and the environment DW Documentary One way to tackle e-waste is to repair devices rather than throw them out. More companies are doing just that from recycling solar modules to renting out second-hand smartphones. Their goal is to reduce e-waste and protect the environment. Experts predict that by [----] more than one million tons of solar modules will end up as waste in Germany alone. With his company 2ndlifesolar in Hamburg engineer Martin Wilke wants to ensure that as many of these discarded modules as possible are recycled for example as a small-scale"
YouTube Link 2023-06-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 261.3K engagements

"The turbulent life of Gaddafi's son: On the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi DW Documentary On [--] February [----] Said al-Islam al-Gaddafi was shot dead by four unknown gunmen in Zintan Libya. This documentary was produced in [----] and has not been updated for this reupload. It traces the turbulent life of the second son of the former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi. In [----] Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi unexpectedly announced that he would run for the presidency in Libya. Few had reckoned on this scenario: another Gaddafi vying for power. Saif Al Islam Al Gaddafi is the second son of the Libyan"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T18:15Z 6.3M followers, 230.9K engagements

"Greenland - Between Denmark and Trump DW Documentary Greenland should become part of the United States at least thats the opinion of US President Donald Trump. Talk of the US acquiring or perhaps even seizing the world's largest island with its vast mineral wealth has been causing concern not only among Greenlanders. Denmark is outraged as Greenland a former colony is still a semi-autonomous territory of the Danish Realm. But for how long Many Greenlanders want to take control of their own future. Nukannguaq Zeeb was born on the island and feels deeply connected to the islands cultural"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 493K engagements

"Tourism's hidden price: Mallorca's housing crisis DW Documentary The Spanish island of Mallorca is a popular holiday destination. But short term rentals and rising property prices are forcing more and more locals out of their neighborhoods. Millions of tourists come to the island every year. But many Mallorcans can no longer afford the rents here. 60-year-old Begoa is a parking inspector. She and her son Hector who works as a waiter live in a caravan in Palma Mallorcas capital. Their combined income of [----] euros isnt enough to afford an apartment. A 22-year-old medical student Christofer"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 562.2K engagements

"Globalization: Profits over people (2/2) DW Documentary Globalization used to be a guarantor of economic growth. No longer and the losers are poorer nations. They have restricted access to global markets and are largely excluded from beneficial labor migration. Part [--] - Globalization: Winners and losers in world trade: https://youtu.be/yoZiTCz_wYA Unfettered access to the worlds economic markets should boost prosperity and foster peaceful international coexistence - in theory. But which countries take advantage of the opportunities presented by global competition And which countries avoid it"
YouTube Link 2023-01-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 377.9K engagements

"Flight MH17 - Anatomy of a crash DW Documentary In the summer of [----] fields and coal mines in eastern Ukraine became a crime scene. The wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight [--] was scattered across [--] square kilometers. Evidence of a war crime that remains unpunished to this day. On July [--] [----] the Malaysian Boeing [---] with flight number MH17 was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur carrying [---] passengers and [--] crew members. The plane was shot down by a Russian BUK missile as it flew over eastern Ukraine where war broke out in [----]. This documentary reflects on the tragedy of MH17. The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 42.5K engagements

"What it's like to be a working homeless person in Germany DW Documentary Working daily to sleep on the street at night Thats a reality for thousands in Germany who despite having a job cannot find a place to live. Attila Kokas works for the Berlin City Mission as a gardener. Denny Wagner is a cook. At an emergency shelter he prepares food for homeless people. For a few months now Denny has been spending nights in a small simple hut with no electricity. Attila sleeps on the street before he makes his way to work in the early hours. Despite having jobs both men have been unable to find an"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.9M engagements

"The marriage market for Indian HIV patients DW Documentary One doctor in India gave many of her HIV/AIDs patients hope by helping them find partners. More than two million Indians are HIV positive. Many conceal their illness because of the stigma. Doctor and microbiologist Suniti Solomon was a pioneer in India in the field of HIV and AIDs. She diagnosed the first AIDs cases on the subcontinent among prostitutes in Chennai. But she also made a name for herself because of her matchmaking. She gave new hope to patients who had become isolated because of the social stigma attached to the disease"
YouTube Link 2020-12-02T17:30Z 6.3M followers, 4.2M engagements

"Traveling by train in Panama DW Documentary The Panama Canal Railway runs parallel to the Panama Canal connecting the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. The train ride is a popular journey among tourists. Although much older than the famous canal the Panama Rail Road never enjoyed the same recognition. The maiden voyage across the Isthumus of Panama in [----] was the first train to run from ocean to ocean. Its significance was lost however just four decades later when the U.S. opened a route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Today a train ride along the old line is a treat for tourists."
YouTube Link 2018-02-01T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 2.2M engagements

"German reunification a short history DW Documentary The fall of the Berlin Wall changed the course of history overnight. But German Reunification was never a guarantee. The situation could have spiraled out of control at any moment. Find out more in [--] + [--] + X: A SHORT HISTORY OF GERMAN REUNIFICATION. West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl took advantage of the chaos during this turbulent time. His 10-point plan paved the way for the reunification of a divided Germany - but this was done behind the backs of the Allied Forces. Those who witnessed the events tell the story of the 2+4 negotiations"
YouTube Link 2017-01-13T11:45Z 6.3M followers, 3.3M engagements

"Homelessness in Germany - What if you cant afford a home DW Documentary Up to one million people in Germany are considered to be experiencing homelessness. Despite having a job or a pension many are unable to afford a home of their own. According to estimates the number of people experiencing homelessness has been rising steadily since [----]. For too long politicians have ignored the problem and neglected to collect comprehensive data - even though the issue has long since reached the heart of society. Its only now in [----] that the German government will have collected nationwide data to"
YouTube Link 2022-02-01T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M engagements

"Russia's Gazprom - Corrupt politicians and the greed of the west DW Documentary For decades European countries have been dependent on Russian gas imports. And they did it to themselves. The biggest culprit Germany. Only after Russia declared war on Ukraine did the German government realize that Russia has been using gas as a weapon for a long time. How did this come about What is Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan The films take a look behind the scenes of the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom. They show the genesis of an empire: from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the Russian goldrush"
YouTube Link 2024-02-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 585.1K engagements

"Who owns Jerusalem DW Documentary Has US President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel exacerbated the deep-rooted dispute between Israelis and Palestinians This report talks to people on both sides of the conflict. For them Jerusalem is more than a political disagreement. The city is their home a place of longing for Jews Muslims and Christians alike. Our documentary joins travel guide Schmuel Kahn who emigrated from Switzerland to Israel on a tour through Jerusalem's Old City where the holiest sites of Judaism Christianity and Islam exist side by side."
YouTube Link 2018-05-14T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.3M engagements

"How farmers are protecting the soil and our food security DW Documentary For a long time soil was all but ignored. But for years the valuable humus layer has been thinning. Farmers in Brandenburg are clearly feeling the effects of this on their sandy fields. Many are now taking steps to prepare their farms for the future. Years of drought record rainfall and failed harvests: we are becoming increasingly aware of how sensitively our environment reacts to extreme weather conditions. Farmers' livelihoods are at stake. So is the ability of consumers to afford food. For a few years now agriculture"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 429.6K engagements

"Hindu nationalism in India DW Documentary Hindu nationalism is growing in India. At the heart of this shift is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) one of the most influential organizations with close ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modis ruling political party the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The RSS and the RSS womens wing teach Hindu-nationalist ideology through discipline rituals and targeted youth training focusing on the idea of a Hindu nation. However critics widely classify it as a paramilitary organization. At the same time religious minorities and interfaith couples are facing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 46.1K engagements

"How sustainable are tomatoes DW Documentary Delicious sweet low in calories: Tomatoes have a good reputation. Theyre the most important vegetable in the world with a total production of [---] million tons per year. But how sustainable is their cultivation Almera Spain supplies Europe with fresh vegetables all year round. But the place known as the vegetable garden of Europe looks more like a sea of plastic: greenhouse plantations cover an area the size of [-----] soccer pitches stretching to the horizon. The tomato is a diva: it cant get too warm or too cold and doesnt like too much direct"
YouTube Link 2025-07-06T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 164.7K engagements

"Russia and oil exports - How Putin circumvents sanctions DW Documentary Despite sanctions Russia earns money from oil exports. This is how the country is financing the war against Ukraine. Oil is transported across the world's oceans with the help of what are known as shadow tankers. Despite tough sanctions against the export of crude oil and petroleum products Russia manages to pour billions into its war chest. How is this possible How do Russian tankers manage to operate undisturbed on the world's oceans despite global trade restrictions And what role do dubious letterbox companies"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 167.1K engagements

"How Germany's elite research institution fails young scientists DW Documentary The Max Planck Society is a figurehead of scientific research in Germany: a big name a stellar reputation and top-notch facilities. Anyone who makes it to one of its [--] institutes belongs to the elite: an organization that counts [--] Nobel Prize laureates among its ranks. But there is a dark side to its facade. For months DW's investigative unit along with German news magazine Der Spiegel has investigated allegations of misconduct perpetrated by senior scientific staff at Max Planck institutes. We spoke to more than"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 806.8K engagements

"An endless war: Iran Israel and the United States (2/2) Reupload DW Documentary Part 1: https://youtu.be/F1x5psFk9io This documentary was originally released in [----] Since the Islamic Republic of Iran was founded in [----] there has been a war between Iran Israel and the US. The war has never been officially declared and there has been no real reconciliation. Part One of this two-part documentary focuses on the origins of the conflict between Iran and Israel. It began when the Israelis invaded Lebanon to confront a new Lebanese Shiite force backed by Iran: Hezbollah. Throughout the Middle East"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T16:15Z 6.3M followers, 552.2K engagements

"Climate change - Averting catastrophe DW Documentary In the last [--] years CO2 emissions have increased by [--] percent worldwide. The most pressing problem facing our civilization is global warming. What solutions could there be This documentary accompanies activists in their efforts to combat climate change. According to scientists if by the year [----] the global temperature has risen more than [---] degrees Celsius on levels recorded in the year [----] the consequences could be devastating for people and the environment. But will we manage to achieve this ambitious goal Around the world"
YouTube Link 2023-07-13T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.1M engagements

"Bangladesh: Between monsoon and dry season DW Documentary In southern Bangladesh silt islands along the Jamuna River regularly appear and disappear. These chars are populated despite the fact that they are completely flooded during the monsoon season. Part of the great river Brahmaputra the Jamuna river sees the emergence and disappearance of these chars every year. The people who live here are known as the Chauras and they have organized their lives around rise and fall of the waters. They go about their agricultural work and live in small communities always knowing that everything they have"
YouTube Link 2023-06-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Money happiness and eternal life - Greed (2/2) DW Documentary We're never happy with what we have. But excessive consumption is damaging our planet. Could greed lead to the collapse of the climate as well as our society Find out in Part [--] of GREED - A FATAL DESIRE. From Buddhists and bankers to Eskimos and psychologists we explore the phenomenon of greed with people from all walks of life. How can it be defined What makes us greedy And what are the repercussions People like to have a lot of stuff because it gives them the feeling of living forever" says American social psychologist Sheldon"
YouTube Link 2017-01-13T11:51Z 6.3M followers, 2.4M engagements

"Hackers malware and the darknet - The fatal consequences of cyberattacks DW Documentary Cyberspace is less secure than ever before. Hackers exploit human error or technical loopholes to steal data -- or publish it on the darknet if the ransom demanded is not paid. Its a practice wiith catastrophic consequences. It can happen to anyone: Private individuals companies administrations schools and even hospitals are falling victim to attacks by hackers. The media has been reporting on cybercrime for years and the trend is rising. Hackers are more powerful than ever - and always ready to exploit"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 744.6K engagements

"Architecture art and design - [---] years of the Bauhaus (1/3) DW Documentary How has the Bauhaus school of architecture and design Germanys best-known art school shaped the world we live in today bauhausWORLD - The Effect (2/3): https://youtu.be/LW1415Ddf8c bauhausWORLD - The Utopia (3/3): https://youtu.be/2uVWAS6Q6AY The three-part documentary bauhausWORLD marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Germanys best-known art architecture and design school the Bauhaus. Exploring the legacy of this iconic German institution our film crew traveled the world meeting architects artists urban"
YouTube Link 2019-01-13T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 846.6K engagements

"Saint Helena: Breathtaking nature in one of the most remote places on earth DW Documentary The small island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic is home to unique fauna and flora. Many of the more than [---] species living here are found nowhere else in the world. To ensure that it stays that way the inhabitants are committed to preserving biodiversity in extraordinary ways. It is one of the most remote isolated corners of the world a small island of volcanic origin in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Located between southern Africa and South America the remote island became famous as the former"
YouTube Link 2022-05-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.4M engagements

"Tour of the Arctic (2/2) from Greenland to Alaska DW Documentary Two film crews explore the spectacular wilderness of the Arctic. The people who live there face dramatic changes. Part two takes viewers from East Greenland to Alaska. The region around the North Pole is one of the greatest and least-known wildernesses in the world - and its rapidly changing due to global warming. [---] people most of them Inuit live in Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland. The nearest settlement is on neighboring Iceland. Almost [---] kilometers of Arctic Ocean separate the two islands. The film team accompanies an Inuit"
YouTube Link 2020-12-27T17:15Z 6.3M followers, 5.6M engagements

"How the rich get richer - Money in the world economy DW Documentary Exploding real estate prices zero interest rate and a rising stock market the rich are getting richer. What danger lies in wait for average citizens For years the worlds central banks have been pursuing a policy of cheap money. The first and foremost is the ECB (European Central Bank) which buys bad stocks and bonds to save banks tries to fuel economic growth and props up states that are in debt. But what relieves state budgets to the tune of hundreds of billions annoys savers: interest rates are close to zero. The fiscal"
YouTube Link 2017-07-05T15:01Z 6.3M followers, 11.4M engagements

"Chinas New World Order - How dependent is the West DW Documentary For years good relations with China guaranteed the German economy healthy profits and cheap goods. But over time that relationship has become a dependency. The documentary "In the Jaws of the Dragon - How to Deal with China explores the nature and extent of this reliance. At a summit meeting to discuss the "New Silk Road infrastructure project in October [----] Chinas President Xi appeared alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin. Whether in Asia or the Middle East - China is evidently pushing for a new world order with"
YouTube Link 2024-05-15T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.3M engagements

"The Pope's mysterious army DW Documentary Its the smallest and most mysterious army in the world: the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith and combat from their recruitment in Switzerland to their military training in the heart of the Vatican. Made up of [---] men this elite corps lives in barracks in the heart of Vatican City. All must be Swiss nationals and devout Catholics. All have sworn to fight to the death to protect their faith and the Holy Father. They are heirs to a 500-year-old tradition in which the Popes protection and security were assured by mercenaries"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 4.7M engagements

"Dictators drugs discord - Latin America and the USA (3/3) DW Documentary To this day the USA has a hand in almost all the crises affecting Latin America. Colombia for example sank into chaos in the 1990s. The cartels took over the country. People fled to the United States. Today President Trump exploits this situation using it to boost his popularity. In Venezuela Hugo Chvezs victory in the [----] presidential election sent shockwaves through the country. His radical reforms met resistance from Venezuelas economic elites who subsequently organised a coup. But in a dramatic turn of events Chvez"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:30Z 6.3M followers, 257.5K engagements

"Inside the 'Woman Life Freedom' protest movement in Iran DW Documentary Filmed in secret this documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the "Woman Life Freedom uprising in Iran. The story begins a few weeks after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini a young Kurdish student who died on [--] September [----]. She had allowed a few strands of hair to escape from her veil. Members of the Iranian morality police beat her so severely that she died of her injuries. The regime in Tehran has denied all responsibility for her death which triggered nationwide mass protests under a slogan that echoed all around"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 61.4K engagements

"Food security - A growing dilemma DW Documentary Many countries particularly in the West have long taken reliable food supplies for granted. But climate change conflict and population growth are challenging such certainties. How can we ensure food security for everyone in the future The vertical farm run by Anders Riemann in Copenhagen aims to get the maximum yield from the smallest area possible and operate sustainably. The CEO grows vegetables over [--] stories at his carbon-neutral indoor farm. Eight hundred kilograms of lettuce are grown here each week at Nordic Harvest. Riemann sees this"
YouTube Link 2022-10-25T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 423.9K engagements

"Mexico: War of the drug cartels DW Documentary Mexico has been at the center of an escalating drug war for decades. Over [------] people have been killed since [----] and more than [------] are missing. But the conflict extends far beyond the country's borders. In Mexican cities such as Tijuana Culiacn and Doctor Coss armed gangs are waging battles using homemade "narco-tanks - a kind of improvised fighting vehicle. Mass graves in residential areas are not out of the ordinary. Many victims are never identified. Those who disappear were often simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mexico is a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 537.6K engagements

"Virtual love - How dangerous are AI relationships DW Documentary They look perfect. Theyre always there for you the perfect boyfriend the dream woman. But what if they arent real at all but just a bot With todays AI tools creating a virtual partner is easier than ever. Only a click away from your next (romantic) relationship free from stress arguments and jealousy. AI can be therapist trusted advisor and dream partner all in one. Why do people fall in love with AI and what dangers does it bring Millions of people around the world are forming emotional bonds with artificial intelligence."
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 361.1K engagements

"Peter Lindbergh the supermodel photographer DW Documentary Peter Lindbergh was the only German in the select group of photographers who have found international acclaim in the worlds of fashion and advertising. His black and white photographs are highly distinctive. His snapshot of models in white shirts was named the best photograph of the 1990s by Vogue magazine. But few people know who Peter Lindbergh actually was. Peter Lindbergh was inspired by expressionist German films of the 1920s and the free dance of that era. He combined avant-garde aesthetics and a down-to-earth stance to create"
YouTube Link 2019-09-04T17:03Z 6.3M followers, 696.8K engagements

"Dying with dignity DW Documentary In hospices caregivers and volunteers support patients who are seriously ill and dying. They focus on quality of life and dignity in those final stages providing a peaceful environment where people can face their last days with grace and as little fear as possible. What are the stories behind hospices #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G Documentary DW documentary full documentary DW dw documentary documentaries Documentaries documentary 2024"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T14:01Z 6.3M followers, 18.6K engagements

"Bulgaria's winter brides: A Pomak wedding tradition DW Documentary In Bulgaria Pomak Muslims marry in a rare winter ritual that predates Islam. The vibrant ceremony blends faith color and symbolism and is unique in the world. In the Bulgarian mountain village of Ribnovo home to about [----] people every wedding is a cultural event. Women from the groom's family paint and decorate the bride's face. With her eyes closed she is led into her husband's home where the makeup is removed again. Only then may she open her eyes marking the start of her new life. Local advocate Mustafa Emin is working to"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 284.9K engagements

"Racism hatred and terror - The global network of rightwing extremists DW Documentary Racist and right-wing extremist networks are coalescing worldwide. They carry out terrorist attacks on minorities and democratic institutions. Authorities in the USA and Europe consider this movement to be more dangerous than Islamist terrorism. Right-wing extremist groups are networked worldwide. Driven by the ideology of white supremacy they spread their propaganda via digital platforms. Social media and encrypted messaging services such as Telegram make it possible to disseminate content in real time and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 925K engagements

"Ukrainian Children Stolen by Russia DW Documentary Since the start of the war Russia has abducted many thousands of Ukrainian children. Some were told they were being sent on vacation only to end up in Russia. Many of the children have yet to return. The scale of abductions only became clear when the Ukrainian army began liberating Russian-occupied areas. Large numbers of children had apparently disappeared victims of a criminal plan devised by Moscow. Russian forces had systematically scoured orphanages maternity wards and children's hospitals transferring Ukrainian children to Russia."
YouTube Link 2024-02-20T17:00Z 6M followers, 44.5K engagements

"How one German mayor is tackling a skilled worker shortage DW Documentary Mittweida in Saxony needs skilled workers. Mayor Ralf Schreiber wants to make his town attractive again Since [----] Mittweida has lost around [----] people. Many stores stand empty and the lack of skilled workers is felt everywhere. Mayor Ralf Schreiber wants to revitalize his town and attract tourists and new residents. But many projects fail due to a lack of skilled workers. A development that is being seen in many small German towns in particular. A report by Bettina Stehkmper. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Job recruitment:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-15T16:00Z 5.8M followers, 252.6K engagements

"Traditional sea salt production in Thailand DW Documentary These sparkling flats arent rice paddies theyre salt fields. Just outside Bangkok Thai farmers still use sun wind and seawater to produce salt the traditional way. Find out more in By train through Thailands West - Watch the full documentary on the DW Documentary YouTube channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #thailand #saltflats ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people travel to distant lands"
YouTube Link 2025-07-22T13:00Z 6.2M followers, 26.2K engagements

"Are fish smarter than we thought DW Documentary Are fish really dumb mute and unable to feel anything Or is that just what people think In recent years scientists have been discovering more and more about the characteristics and abilities of these aquatic creatures. Fish are generally regarded as mute expressionless creatures without memory feelings or even a sense of pain. In reality however they apparently have a lively social life great adaptability and genuine emotions. Thinking Outside the Tank The Intelligence of Fish is a humorous and educational journey of discovery through the"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T16:00Z 6.2M followers, 58K engagements

"How artificial intelligence is changing our society DW Documentary Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives. It touches on all aspects of society - private life business security -- including in the spread of fake news and the challenges posed by the advent of autonomous weapons. This documentary looks at the rapid change digitalization is causing as it unfolds. In particular breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are opening completely new horizons. In their film about AI Tilman Wolff and Ranga Yogeshwar examine the role AI plays in the spread of fake news. They also consider a"
YouTube Link 2020-04-18T18:00Z 6M followers, 2.9M engagements

"Between Harris and Trump: Latinos ahead of the U.S. election DW Documentary Their votes could spell victory or defeat. Just ahead of the U.S. Election what issues concern the Latino community Over [--] million eligible Latino voters live in the US. They're the second-fastest growing voting group and in [----] will make up nearly 15% of eligible voters. However people with Latin American roots by no means present a unified group with shared interests. Coming from different backgrounds US states and personal circumstances their political views can vary widely. While a majority voted for Joe Biden"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T17:00Z 6M followers, 78.3K engagements

"Why the giant kapok tree is so important for the ecosystem in the Amazon rainforest DW Documentary The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves almost [--] meters high towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people. With over [-----] plant species and hundreds of thousands of animal species the Amazon rainforest is a green ocean of life. In the midst of this ecosystem the kapok tree provides both shelter and crucial spaces for reproduction. Numerous animal species could not survive without the"
YouTube Link 2025-02-13T17:00Z 6M followers, 137.6K engagements

"China's growing influence in Europe - Serbia and the New Silk Road DW Documentary China is increasingly active in Europe. Serbia has a particularly close relationship with China: Since [----] the Chinese have invested some $8.5 billion there. But who are the people who keep things running on the ground When it comes to implementing Chinas giant "New Silk Road" project Serbia came in second place worldwide in [----]. But the story is complex: While Chinese companies are buying up the eastern part of the country around the Bor copper mine and extracting raw materials there on a large scale"
YouTube Link 2024-01-14T18:00Z 5.9M followers, 384.5K engagements

"In the shadow of trauma - Life after Auschwitz DW Documentary Eva Umlauf is one of the youngest survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp. She has no active memory of the time she spent there. For more than [--] years her past and her familys fate played no role in her life. But when she suffered a heart attack at the age of [--] she realized that she had to come to terms with this part of her life. Eva Umlauf was two years old emaciated and extremely ill when the Red Army liberated the Auschwitz camp on January [--] [----]. Her mother returned with her two daughters to her father's birthplace"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T17:00Z 6.1M followers, 61.1K engagements

"Secret underworlds of the Soviet Union: Georgia DW Documentary Bunkers tunnels former torture chambers: Georgia is home to secret underworlds built during the Soviet era. Hardly any other country in the world has as many underground structures as tiny Georgia. What lies dormant just a few meters underground is being brought to light for the first time. During the Cold War Georgia was part of the Soviet Union. And it had a NATO country as a neighbor: Turkey. During Russian rule bunkers were built to provide protection in the event of a nuclear war secret dungeons were built for political"
YouTube Link 2024-06-19T16:00Z 5.7M followers, 192K engagements

"The cobalt challenge - The dark side of the energy transition DW Documentary To ensure that driving continues to be possible despite the climate crisis the automotive industry is relying on electric cars. But many of their batteries use an extremely problematic raw material: Cobalt. Heat drought floods. The climate crisis has arrived in Europe. To ensure that driving remains possible while the CO2 footprint is reduced the automotive industry has turned to a solution: the rapid and comprehensive switch to electric cars. The EU Commission has decided on the same solution. Now not just Tesla but"
YouTube Link 2023-07-19T16:00Z 5.6M followers, 2.5M engagements

"Jesus - The mystery of his descendants DW Documentary In [----] respected historian Karen King turned the history of Christianity on its head. She presented a tiny piece of 1300-year-old papyrus with an inscription: "Jesus said to them: my wife.I dwell with her. Despite its authenticity the parchment was not recognized by religious authorities. However two years later in [----] a new text was discovered in the British Library in London. It was a bombshell. This text tells of a marital relationship between Jesus and his 'wife' Mary Magdalene. Could these revelations indicate that the couple had"
YouTube Link 2024-12-21T17:00Z 5.9M followers, 417K engagements

"Filmmakers in Congo fight the European gaze DW Documentary Many prejudices against Africa and Africans can be found even among journalists and filmmakers. Dutch filmmaker Joris Postema tries to get to the bottom of his own stereotypes in Congo and to overcome them with help from acquaintances from the country. The film examines the mechanisms underlying Western views of Congo in particular and African countries in general. Journalist Ley Uwera photographer Mugabo Baritegera and filmmaker Bernadette Vivuya are among the pioneers of a new generation of Congolese who want to show their own"
YouTube Link 2023-10-22T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 19.2K engagements

"Life in 9:16 - Between modeling and war DW Documentary This coming-of-age documentary tells the story of three young models from Russia and Ukraine who want to make it big in Berlin. As they embark on their journey carrying little but their dreams their aspirations suddenly collide with the shock of war. Director and photographer Mehran Djojan accompanies Tanya Chudnovskaia Valeriia Karaman and Daniel Nikiforow with his camera capturing daily life and its challenges. #documentary #dwdocumentary #modeling #fashion #culture ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch"
YouTube Link 2023-05-07T16:00Z [--] followers, 29.5K engagements

"The global debt crisis - Is the world on the brink of collapse DW Documentary Experts are sounding the alarm: the world is caught in a debt trap. The global mountain of debt has increased to more than [---] trillion US dollars. To cancel it out the Earths population would have to work for nothing for three years. Is this a cause for concern Will private individuals companies and even entire nations at some point collapse under the weight of this debt mountain The film looks for the stories behind the debts to discover what can be done to address the problem. In Argentina for example: Over the"
YouTube Link 2023-12-14T17:00Z 6M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Lebanon after the explosion in Beirut DW Documentary The explosions in Beirut's port turned property agent and party king Johnny Assaf into an activist. He's coordinating the protests against Lebanon's politicians accusing them of leaving the people to pick up the pieces. They have no recourse but their own initiative. Volunteers are coming to Beirut from all across Lebanon bringing food helping to clean up and caring for the wounded. Especially hard hit are the quarter of a million Syrian refugees living in Beirut most of them in the port's immediate vicinity. Now many of them have lost what"
YouTube Link 2023-10-20T11:34Z 5.1M followers, 679.5K engagements

"Ukraine: Back in the war - The homecoming of photographer Yuri Kosin DW Documentary Photographer Yuri Kosin experienced the outbreak of war in his hometown of Irpin near Kyiv. At first he fled like many others but soon decided to turn back to document the destruction and human suffering. At the end of April Yuri Kosin set off back home from Poland. He didnt know what to expect in Irpin but knew it wouldnt be the same. The region around Kyiv had been declared safe again Russian troops had withdrawn from northern Ukraine leaving horrific scenes behind. Just by Irpin is Bucha where evidence of"
YouTube Link 2022-08-02T16:00Z [--] followers, 180.1K engagements

"Snowdrops from Georgia DW Documentary Khatuna Jakeli loves snowdrops. Not only because theyre pretty but because they provide her with an income. Every year in April and May she treks through the Caucasus mountains of Adjara and collects the wildflower bulbs. The bulbs are then sold to the Netherlands from where they are shipped to flower stores throughout Europe. The Caucasus delivers [--] million snowdrops to the Netherlands every year including [--] million wild snowdrops. A lucrative business from which little remains for Khatuna Jakeli. Yet it is her most important source of income. A report"
YouTube Link 2022-06-10T16:00Z [--] followers, 22.5K engagements

"Racism in medicine DW Documentary More than a quarter of the population of Germany has a migrant background. Many report that they have received substandard care from doctors and hospitals. Is the healthcare system afflicted by racism This documentary hears from people whove been turned away or received inadequate care in a medical emergency; from midwives who report on racism in the delivery room; from students who criticize teaching according to white norms; as well as from doctors who reflect on the problem. The film shows just how dangerous conscious or unconscious racism in the"
YouTube Link 2024-02-21T17:00Z 5.5M followers, 195.1K engagements

"Life in Germany's largest Jewish retirement and nursing home DW Documentary The largest Jewish retirement and nursing home in Germany is in Frankfurt am Main. People who survived the Holocaust and yet decided to grow old in the land of the perpetrators still live here today. This is a place where moving life stories come together: of flight survival and the desire to grow old with dignity. Today the retirement home is home to more than [---] people around three quarters of whom are Jewish. There is also a daytime care program which is open to senior citizens from outside the home. It offers"
YouTube Link 2025-08-10T16:00Z 6.2M followers, 13.2K engagements

"Mud flat mailman DW Documentary The gulls and sandworms probably recognize Knud Knudsen because he walks across northern Germanys mud flats every few days to deliver the mail. Hes barefoot in shorts and has a mailbag on his back. He carries the mail along the same route each time from the island of Pellworm in the North Sea to the islet of Sderoog. Only one family lives there and they need to get their letters and packages on time. Just no refrigerators says Knudsen. Those have to come on a boat. The regular hike across the watt is more than just a job for the 69-year-old postman; its pure"
YouTube Link 2024-09-23T16:00Z 5.8M followers, 19K engagements

"Young and old tackle climate change DW Documentary What links 80-year-old Sue Parfitt and 20-year-old Carla Rochel Both are committed to taking action on climate change. Eighty-year-old Sue Parfitt from Britain no longer understands the world. Because of climate change she says her grandchildren's existence is threatened - and nobody seems to really care. So shes decided to take the initiative: Together with other environmental activists she blocks oil shipments and her actions land her in court. Meanwhile in Germany 20-year-old Carla Rochel's protest movement calls itself the "Last"
YouTube Link 2023-10-12T04:37Z 5.4M followers, 20.4K engagements

"Berlin and the Middle-East conflict DW Documentary Berlin's Jews Israelis and Palestinians have lived through a year of fear and anger. Since October [--] [----] anti-Semitic incidents have increased while police have dealt harshly with pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Many Palestinians say their grief and concern for their homeland is not being taken seriously. Nuanced voices are often drowned out by the noise. This film follows several people whose lives have been affected by the conflict including Jaky a young Palestinian who no longer feels at home in Berlin after a year of war in Gaza; Maya an"
YouTube Link 2024-11-12T17:00Z 6M followers, 46.2K engagements

"Fighting female genital mutilation DW Documentary Marie-Claire Kakpotia Moraldo will never forget the day that she was forced to endure FGM. "They promised me a party. I was looking forward to it until I heard the screams of the other girls." Thousands of women continue to share the same fate as Marie-Claire - in Europe too. In the French city of Bordeaux Marie-Claire Kakpotia Moraldo is campaigning against female genital mutilation through her association called Les orchidees rouges or The Red Orchids. She suffered from the physical and psychological effects of FGM for a very long time. "Now"
YouTube Link 2022-03-15T17:00Z 5.9M followers, 49.1K engagements

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