#  @dwdocumentary DW Documentary DW Documentary has been releasing a wide range of videos covering various global issues. Recent documentaries explore pressing topics such as human trafficking in Libya, the impact of male violence on women's lives, and the fight for water. The documentaries also delve into social issues like single life in Indonesia, the Amish community in the US, and the struggles of farmers protecting the soil. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW39zufHfsuGgpLviKh297Q/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] -5.60% - [--] Month [----------] +7.40% - [--] Months [----------] -1.10% - [--] Year [-----------] +13% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW39zufHfsuGgpLviKh297Q/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] +10% - [--] Month [---] +6.40% - [--] Months [---] +1.20% - [--] Year [-----] +57% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW39zufHfsuGgpLviKh297Q/followers)  - [--] Week [---------] +0.16% - [--] Month [---------] +0.47% - [--] Months [---------] +2.90% - [--] Year [---------] +7.10% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCW39zufHfsuGgpLviKh297Q/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) #6492 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) #6305 [finance](/list/finance) 8.56% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2.41% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 2.14% [stocks](/list/stocks) 1.87% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 1.6% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) 0.27% [gaming](/list/gaming) 0.27% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 0.27% **Social topic influence** [the world](/topic/the-world) #2284, [in the](/topic/in-the) #3486, [germany](/topic/germany) #834, [russia](/topic/russia) #1354, [history](/topic/history) 7.22%, [health](/topic/health) #1650, [culture](/topic/culture) #3394, [china](/topic/china) #3255, [the most](/topic/the-most) 5.35%, [science](/topic/science) #2684 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@dwdocumental](/creator/undefined) [@dwdokumenter](/creator/undefined) [@dwdocarabia](/creator/undefined) [@dwdochindi](/creator/undefined) [@dwdoku](/creator/undefined) [@chrisnolantv](/creator/undefined) [@dr](/creator/undefined) [@opktvs](/creator/undefined) [@kamarnarasi](/creator/undefined) [@luccimryoutube](/creator/undefined) [@chrisnol](/creator/undefined) [@tracetv01](/creator/undefined) [@dwspotlight](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Mayotte - An island on the edge DW Documentary Frances overseas territory Mayotte is in a deep crisis. Can inhabitants like Wadaanti fulfil their dreams and leave precarious housing to study Geographically the island of Mayotte is part of the Comoros archipelago situated northwest of Madagascar. Yet politically Mayotte is part of France and therefore a territory of the EU. A popular destination for migrants mainly from the neighboring Comoros but also from Africa Congo Rwanda and Burundi. Most of these migrants are forced to live in precarious housing living in constant fear of being deported" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A-AYpSfXaJ4) 2024-01-22T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 386.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ZraR2Jfh3Q) 2026-02-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 303.9K engagements "Strong women - The fight for self-determination DW Documentary Women around the world are working to break down outdated structures and empower one another. Initiatives in Germany and Ecuador are calling for equal rights in the workplace self-determination and financial independence for women. One of the women working for change is surgeon Katja Schlosser. The former head physician at Agaplesion Hospital in Giessen is working with her association "Die Chirurginnen (The Female Surgeons) to ensure that female colleagues can continue to practice their profession even during pregnancy. In some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=66uGAJpjA1A) 2026-02-08T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 13.5K engagements "Venezuela in the midst of the US military intervention - Notes from Caracas DW Documentary A filmmakers firsthand experience of the US attacks on Venezuela. Her country is at the center of geopoliticsbut ordinary people are powerless. A view from Caracas caught between hope and resignation. In December [----] the death of her stepfather Nelson brought documentary filmmaker Anabel Rodrguez Ros home to Venezuela to mourn with her mother. The country is economically devastated and the public healthcare system is in crisis. Medical treatment might have helped save her stepfathers life. But it was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7kQdVgnQCoI) 2026-02-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 77.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CSl4HIONvjc) 2025-02-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 140.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EVW8igV-jhA) 2026-02-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements "An endless war: Iran Israel and the United States (1/2) Reupload DW Documentary Part 2: https://youtu.be/p41oz5x0Dok 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F1x5psFk9io) 2025-06-26T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 581.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JUPrlfBoSzI) 2024-10-30T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 315.4K engagements "Nicaragua - [--] years after the revolution a return to dictatorship DW Documentary On [--] July [----] the Sandinistas overthrew Nicaragua's dictator Somoza. A young generation took over the government with the goal of building a new society. What has become of those dreams today Following the victory of the Sandinistas in the 1980s tens of thousands of mostly young people from all over the world traveled to Nicaragua to help rebuild the country. Some [-----] people traveled here from West Germany alone. They wanted to support the young government and rebuild the plundered country. In small groups" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JbEVqVTyRhI) 2024-07-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 114.9K engagements "Polands fentanyl crisis DW Documentary Fentanyl is estimated to be fifty times as potent as heroin and is extremely addictive. The number of people in Poland abusing this powerful painkiller is growing. There have been dozens of fatalities. Michal lives in a small town south of Gdansk. Because of the stigma surrounding people with addiction he prefers to remain anonymous. Every two weeks he travels to wiciec to take methadone a substitute drug at the addiction clinic of the psychiatric hospital. After using various drugs he started taking fentanyl the strongest of all opiates. Fentanyl is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LMybt9-aXTQ) 2025-11-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 108.9K engagements "AI supremacy: The artificial intelligence battle between China USA and Europe DW Documentary The race for supremacy in the age of artificial intelligence has begun. China the USA and Europe are vying for the top spot. So are individual tech companies and start-ups. Who will determine which technologies will shape the future of humanity The documentary follows key figures from the tech industry science and politics who are working on artificial intelligence around the globe. They are tasked with making far-reaching decisions within a very short space of time. How can the technologys potential" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Le122vas9aM) 2024-03-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements "Oil promises how oil changed a country DW Documentary When oil was discovered in Ghana in [----] the country began to dream big. It dreamed that the black gold would bring economic upswing and long-awaited prosperity to its nation. But what happens when dreams and globalization meet The global economy continues to rely on oil but the so-called black gold is becoming scarce. If a country has oil so we tend to believe it has all it needs to become a wealthy country. When oil was discovered in Ghana in [----] Ghanaians also believed that economic prosperity would soon sweep over their country. By" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b58b-BvWEpo) 2020-12-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.6M engagements "How artificial light threatens nature DW Documentary Light can be deadly. Many animals and plants are threatened by artificial light. Numerous organisms have found their evolutionary niche in the dark of night and now have to adapt to bright nights. Not all of them succeed. More than half of all animals are nocturnal. Their sensory organs their behavior their orientation and their metabolism are adapted to darkness moonlight and starlight. But in todays modern world countless artificial light sources create something called light smog. This light pollution is generated in cities villages and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bXR3Lu_SD7c) 2024-01-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 146.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dde0EQ4KpEo) 2026-02-11T14:01Z 6.3M followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p41oz5x0Dok) 2025-06-26T16:15Z 6.3M followers, 545.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sdB0_oVInuk) 2020-12-27T17:15Z 6.3M followers, 5.6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ttdFRGDdjqo) 2025-04-18T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 4.7M engagements "Exploiting the poor sex slavery in Europe DW Documentary All they want to do is escape poverty but they end up in the hands of sex traffickers. Women from Romania in particular sometimes fall prey to criminal networks while seeking a better life in Germany. And for the most part the criminals go undetected - because sex work is a perfectly legal job in Germany provided its consensual. But estimates suggest that up to [--] percent of the women are forced into the sex trade. Human beings are a lucrative commodity for organized crime. Compared to drugs or weapons they cost very little. And they" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u7bSW99yMIY) 2021-03-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-4oB44W_2Tc) 2024-12-31T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 346.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-rZkdPXP6H4) 2020-11-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 12.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=19m_U_HHqrg) 2024-05-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 784.7K engagements "The truth behind fast fashion - Are fashion retailers honest with their customers DW Documentary Fast fashion is cheap worn briefly then discarded leaving behind mountains of used clothing. Producers and retailers promise sustainability and recycling but how sincere is their promise to make new clothing from old Over [---] billion garments per year are produced worldwide and the mountains of textile waste are growing accordingly. The fast fashion industry is responsible for a significant part of this. Where they once brought out four collections a year cheap clothing chains now create up to 52" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=23vUvQN-R1Y) 2021-10-19T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 767.6K engagements "The power of the drugs mafia - Cocaine and the Netherlands DW Documentary Organized crime in The Netherlands is flourishing in tandem with the cocaine trade. A key witness is shot dead along with his lawyer. A journalist is murdered in downtown Amsterdam. The drugs mafia earns billions and deploys increasingly brutal tactics. For years the Dutch authorities thought they had this so-called Mocro mafia under control. But at the latest with the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries it has become clear that organized crime is shaking The Netherlands to its very core. "Its a battle for power and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4itF-rsJKt0) 2022-04-12T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.2M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Dz9X4rlT_c) 2025-10-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 219.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6r3x2t872Pc) 2025-11-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 415.4K engagements "The EU's fight against corruption DW Documentary Laura Kvesi is leading the European Union's fight against corruption. Since becoming head of the European Public Prosecutor's Office in [----] shes launched a series of anti-fraud casesand won. Criminals take advantage of legal loopholes to pocket the sales tax on sportscars and other luxury products. Some fraud schemes have far more serious - sometimes deadly - sequences. In February [----] a head-on collision between two trains in Greece claimed the lives of [--] people. EU funds allocated to fit the railway signaling network with an alert system" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9YzOkZ5I7mY) 2025-12-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 180.3K engagements "The Big Four - Accounting firms under scrutiny DW Documentary The Wirecard scandal brought the role of big auditing firms into focus. Their work is supposed to create trust in companies. But are appearances deceptive EY PwC KPMG and Deloitte: these "Big Four" auditing firms are hardly household names. Yet they play a key role in the global economy. They have also all been at the center of a number of major financial scandals. For ten years auditors at EY (Ernst & Young) certified Wirecard's annual financial statements. They failed to uncover that a network of fraudsters were using accounting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C_0XEIFGK5o) 2022-07-28T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.3M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0Iq45Nbevk) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G4d4DuAqXlI) 2025-10-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 891.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hu28bj8idBw) 2026-01-30T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 287.7K engagements "Dictators drugs discord - Latin America and the USA (2/3) DW Documentary Nearly all of Latin Americas crises have been shaped by the United States. In the 1980s the US supported anti-communist forces in Nicaragua and the controversial strongman Manuel Noriega in Panama. In the early 1980s Panama avoided a civil war but a shadowy figure came to power: Manuel Noriega a long-time CIA agent and protg of the United States. His main opponent guerrilla leader Hugo Spadafora accused Noriega of drug trafficking. In [----] the US Department of Justice in Florida brought charges against Noriega including" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IJ3zOE9V18I) 2026-01-10T17:15Z 6.3M followers, 212.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KpuIyXzv0G4) 2025-10-28T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 294.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PudZNM276CY) 2017-01-13T11:52Z 6.3M followers, 6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UkZASVWnHmU) 2026-01-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 492.1K engagements "Shifting powers - NATO and the Global South DW Documentary NATO calls itself the strongest and most successful defense alliance in the world. But this view is not universal. Countries in Africa and Asia regard the organization with skepticism and distrust accusing it of double standards and hypocrisy. Russias war on Ukraine has further divided the world and revealed a deep disconnect between NATO countries and the so-called Global South. The West considers Russias aggression as a blatant violation of international law. Emerging powers like India or South Africa however refuse to cut ties with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y0h8Pkh_yPg) 2024-07-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 779.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=akihe-AtpW8) 2024-02-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.8M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dVNj76ffTWs) 2025-09-08T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 72.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ik5SAOQQRDA) 2022-02-01T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pNsh3fKLvas) 2023-06-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.7M engagements "The global organ trafficking network DW Documentary On the internet the offer looks very serious: a start to a new life without dialysis with a new kidney in just a few weeks. A glimmer of hope for seriously ill people who have been waiting for years for a donor organ. Behind it all is a notorious network of international organ traffickers. We have been following the trail for months. At the center is a transplant clinic in Eldoret Kenya where patients from Germany and Israel in particular meet donors from countries in the Caucasus such as Azerbaijan. There are also young Kenyans who are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qmeJQiLZWcU) 2025-04-14T17:11Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Urban foraging for food - Fresh tasty and free DW Documentary More and more city dwellers are collecting food in the asphalt jungle. They harvest herbs by the roadside and grow wild vegetables in cracks in the concrete. For these modern foragers and hunters the food is free tasty and more varied than in the supermarket. Christian Amys is an urban foraging professional. He forages for fresh food in his hometown of Brighton. For him the English coastal city is an urban Garden of Eden. Christian finds wild vegetables and herbs in places where most people would never expect to find food. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0CgDnsOBVm8) 2026-01-18T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 119.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0_9Li81FPo8) 2026-01-28T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 665.7K engagements "The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences DW Documentary Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic on [--] March [----]. The deadly disease spread so quickly around the world that it could not be contained with known measures. It was the beginning of a two-year state of emergency. To many it felt like something out of a disaster movie. This film relates how a number of people across Europe dealt with the crisis. Initially the world was gripped by fear of this unknown virus that spread through the air that we breathe. In countries like Italy the number of deaths rose so fast that medical" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0oVToMh110U) 2025-03-08T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 129.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0zfUSoWC4Eg) 2022-11-15T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Wildlife in the city - How animals adapt to humans DW Documentary Nature often struggles in the concrete jungles of growing cities. But many animals manage to adapt to the new conditions thanks to changes in behavior new survival strategies and sometimes even genetic changes. The film shows how animals in urban areas live alongside humans develop new skills and learn habits and behaviors that are suited for life in large cities. While urbanization is changing the way humans live around the globe it has also opened a new chapter in the evolution of animals. But the question remains: how can we" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2h-x5cWHi6s) 2026-02-06T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 64.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3EQLFHRHpag) 2023-11-20T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 190.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3LsqaJrKiPI) 2019-09-05T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4DVah3bZlV8) 2020-10-01T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 4.1M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5zyxsOMw634) 2025-11-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 104.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Az2tTirh1xc) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 152.7K engagements "Final days full of life - Hospice stories DW Documentary Here death is ever-present. In hospices carers and volunteers provide end-of-life support to people who are seriously ill and dying. Their goal is for people to be able to experiences their final weeks and days with dignity as free from fear as possible. Paul Buchholz has been working at a hospice in Rostock a city in northern Germany for [--] years. With kindness and respect he tries to make his guests' last weeks or days as carefree and pleasant as possible. Ralf Lwenhagen has worked in agriculture for most of his life. He never went to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DejWu65oUiY) 2026-02-01T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 45.1K engagements "Death on the Matterhorn: Why climbers underestimate the danger DW Documentary The Matterhorn is one of the worlds most famous mountains and amongst the deadliest. Since it was first ascended in [----] over [---] climbers have lost their lives on the peak. Despite modern infrastructure and global awareness of the risks tragedy strikes the Matterhorn again and again. This film asks why so many climbers misjudge the risks. Death on the Matterhorn follows mountain guide and head of rescue operations Anjan Truffer up to Solvay Bivouac one of the mountain's high-altitude huts. It shows how Edith Lehner" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dtc_avxS8oU) 2026-01-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 775.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IVRaoIWQpHM) 2025-11-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 321.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J2YamfWn1pc) 2026-01-21T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 212.5K engagements "Wolf children in Lithuania - The forgotten orphans of World War Two DW Documentary Luise was four when she fled Knigsberg for Lithuania. She was given a Lithuanian name and forbidden from speaking German. The end of World War Two changed not only the borders but also countless liveslike Luises. She was one of hundreds of what now referred to as 'wolf children' who fought to survive without their parents all alone in East Prussia and the Baltics. The mass exodus from East Prussia deeply affected children. In northern East Prussia around Knigsberg tens of thousands of people died from disease" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JjkTkMT_mMg) 2025-10-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 131.3K engagements "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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JsPHKDuP-Hk) 2022-03-03T20:00Z 6.3M followers, 11.6M engagements "Opioid crisis in the US - Business & addiction (1/2) DW Documentary The United States has a huge drug problem: cheap opioids thousands of deaths. President Trump blames Latin American cartels. But it all began [--] years ago quite legally in the United States. The Sackler family owners of Purdue Pharma brought the prescription painkiller OxyContin - containing the highly potent opioid oxycodone - onto the market unleashing one of the greatest health disasters in the history of the United States. With hundreds of sales representatives they pressured doctors in economically disadvantaged regions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MyQQiK3vn88) 2026-02-07T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 98.8K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O7qlWuc9vNE) 2025-06-04T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 734.5K engagements "The Basque Country and ETA DW Documentary The Basque terrorist organization ETA is a thing of the past. But be they behind bars or walking around in freedom the treatment of former ETA members is controversial and divisive. ETA waged a violent struggle for an independent Basque country for over [--] years killing more than [---] people in the process before finally disbanding in May [----]. But what has become of ETAs former members and supporters now that it no longer exists Two hundred and twenty one of them are currently still in prisons across Spain and their families are demanding their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OsKD_D-__5I) 2019-08-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 161.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QicSkPNx4Ho) 2022-05-31T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 737.8K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSjgc3NOqLY) 2025-01-04T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 93.8K engagements "Looking for love ❤ on the Faroe Islands DW Documentary Around [--] thousand people live on the Faroe Islands. But too many of them are men. Faroese women go abroad to study. Many dont return. Men stay behind to live off the sea. Now the islands are enjoying a growing influx of women from the Philippines. Antonette gets her folk dress out of the closet. Like a native Faroese woman shes getting ready for the lavska the national holiday of the Faroe Islands. The 36-year-old actually comes from the metropolis of Manila. But life in the Philippines was too loud stressful and uncertain for her." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U1-LCixbumI) 2020-08-03T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Humans and multitasking - How much can we do simultaneously DW Documentary Can humans multitask Scientists are examining how trying to do as many things as possible at the same time is affecting our brains - and our souls. Making phone calls while driving checking social media at work listening to music while studying maintaining efficiency while working from home. Many companies still regard the capacity to multitask as a crucial workplace skill. But is this approach to work and life really effective This documentary explores the phenomenon through a wide variety of disciplinary lenses" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aK3lhinHd_8) 2022-12-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 196.8K engagements "By train through Thailand's West DW Documentary Winding rivers. Countless canals. A rushing waterfall. Elephants come here to bathe while local people build their houses on stilts: Water the elixir of life is everywhere in western Thailand. And the railroad follows its course. The canals that criss-cross Thailand are known as khlongs. Trains in the region often travel across water - as well as over the bridge on the River Kwai that became world-famous thanks to a feature film. This journey begins in Mae Klong on the Gulf of Thailand. Here the train passes through a market that takes place" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aaPt1LWGIB0) 2025-07-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 818.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=afPVy0yiLRw) 2023-06-13T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 374.8K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cMaoopM2SZI) 2026-02-10T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 17.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d_XVU7VsG4Y) 2024-04-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eqmvbZUUUx0) 2026-02-10T18:15Z 6.3M followers, 159.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gD89hfPh4vY) 2020-12-27T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hY0egS-WcpY) 2025-04-20T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=haxkWC6MgcQ) 2021-08-11T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.3M engagements "Can Norways wild salmon be saved DW Documentary Factory farming is threatening to wipe out wild salmon populations in Norway - due to the dramatic spread of parasitic salmon lice. Can the wild salmon still be saved On Norway's vast salmon farms a parasite is causing mass deaths of fish. Salmon lice have gotten out of control infesting not just farmed salmon but also the wild salmon that swim between the sea and Norway's rivers. The parasites are finding their way into open water from the open-net cages of off-shore salmon farms where millions of fish swim. Fishing enthusiasts scientists and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iVOXMoJUBag) 2025-08-26T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 932.8K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iVP91kt3sP8) 2024-09-12T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 386.7K engagements "Venezuela's political prisoners DW Documentary A new "amnesty law" announced by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. It also includes plans to shut down El Helicoide one of the largest detention centers in the capital Caracas. For human rights activists like Edward Ocarz the announcement has been received as a "message of hope." He was detained for several months at a prison outside the capital. Local NGOs estimate there are still over [---] political prisoners in Venezuela. #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #venezuela ______ We kindly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j0jq4iPcWUE) 2026-02-05T14:01Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements "Copper and the dark side of the energy transition DW Documentary The transition to green energy is crucial for the future health of the planet. But it requires vast amounts of copper. The growth in electric cars and renewable technologies in particular demand high volumes of the metal - which is often mined in South America at a huge cost to the environment. One of the most important raw materials for key technologies in the energy transition is copper. For years now the metals price has been rising steadily and has now reached unprecedented levels. Copper mines and copper production is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jNUbroQ2XZ4) 2023-03-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=myv7yydtCKc) 2023-06-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.3M engagements "Seychelles uncovered: The heroin crisis in paradise DW Documentary Beneath the beauty the Seychelles harbor a shocking secret: Its estimated around 10% of the adult population is addicted to heroin. Drug trafficking and corruption reign. The Seychelles renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters seems like the perfect vacation destination. But the idyllic archipelago is facing a grim crisis: it has the highest rates of Heroin addiction in the world estimated at around 10% of the adult population. And the country is a hub on one of the worlds biggest drug trafficking routes." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ouSSXpNftmQ) 2025-01-29T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 1.2M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pUmpxBLMQKg) 2025-11-21T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 1.7M engagements "Europes deadly migration policy DW Documentary Migrants continue to try and reach Europe via the Mediterranean. To stop them European governments are giving billions of Euros to North African countries. Their security forces are expected to stop the migrants -- with deadly consequences. The European Union is investing money in equipping and training North African security forces with the aim of stopping migrants to Europe before they reach the Mediterranean coast. However this approach is causing enormous human suffering that has so far gone largely unnoticed by the European public. In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=peJ9Y0JHawI) 2024-11-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 306.6K engagements "Burnout - When does work start feeling pointless DW Documentary Superfluous meetings endless paperwork and incompetent managers - sound familiar Jobs that entail a steady stream of seemingly pointless demands can damage our health in the long-term. This film takes a humorous look at how we waste potentially valuable time in the workplace. In an ideal scenario work is fulfilling. But many people in office jobs find their daily work is making them miserable. Of course it could be argued that the dissatisfaction of these employees is mainly a by-product of industrialization. Theyre in secure" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=raVms8w61No) 2024-04-27T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.2M engagements "Visiting North Korea DW Documentary Few tourists manage to peek behind the iron curtain of North Korea's dictatorship. But the journalist Luca Faccio managed to visit Kim Jong Un's regime. Anyone venturing behind the worlds last Iron Curtain into North Korea will experience a very different country to the one we know only through the usual images of rocket launches and mass rallies. The country is ruled by the dictator Kim Jong Un whom the people worship - or are made to worship - as a god-like father figure. Little is known about daily life in North Korea because all images that reach the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=reEZn3mJ-Fo) 2017-12-29T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 8.5M engagements "Germany is struggling DW Documentary Germany is facing a number of major issues. High energy costs bureaucratic delays inflation and a crumbling infrastructure among other problems have weakened Europe's biggest economy. Many in Germany are struggling to make ends meet and rely on the kindness of volunteers and workers at the countrys social institutions. On February [--] Germans will elect a new government. But for many in need hope for change remains low. Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #Germany #Germanelections #democracy #BTW25 #poverty ______ We" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rzLuBNVNzf4) 2025-02-21T17:21Z 6.3M followers, 961.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tFdcoEXqY7o) 2025-04-21T08:12Z 6.3M followers, 552.9K engagements "Forced to deceive: Inside the cyber mafia and online scams DW Documentary More than ever digital platforms are being used for manipulation and blackmail. This documentary goes behind the scenes of a cruel online world and shows just how close the danger is. When an opportunity for love or big money beckons online it can be hard to say no -- or even question what is happening. But in the case of online scams the dream relationship turns into a nightmare of merciless blackmail and lost savings. This documentary follows both victims and former perpetrators of online scams. A young man from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ukb68SnVISQ) 2026-01-29T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 81.1K engagements "Fruit and veg paradise Iceland - Using volcanic energy in farming DW Documentary Not far from the Arctic Circle Iceland has a harsh climate. Nonetheless almost every type of vegetable now grows here. How is the country becoming a vegetable paradise The answer is found underground: Iceland uses volcanic energy to heat greenhouses. Tmas Ponzi grows tomatoes that are every bit as good as those from Italy. Outside the temperature is just [--] degrees Celsius but inside his greenhouse it is a pleasant [--] degrees ideal conditions for this nightshade plant. The software developer now grows over 30" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vayUFv_fN3M) 2025-12-07T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 438.6K engagements "Crisis in Venezuela - Maduro's ongoing power struggle DW Documentary Nicols Maduro has been president of Venezuela since [----]. He rules the country which faces grave political and economic problems with an iron fist. Despite massive criticism from home and abroad Maduro is clinging to power. Successfully so far. Venezuela experienced many dramatic events in recent decades. There was the "Bolivarian Revolution" started by Hugo Chvez who was elected president in [----] and introduced a socialist system to the country. There were also attempted coups violent protests and severe economic crises" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w6jdF6e0hLc) 2024-10-23T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 2.4M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wMPf231zDdw) 2019-06-21T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.2M engagements "Deep-sea mysteries - A 5-week research mission in the Atlantic DW Documentary Aboard the research vessel Meteor scientists venture into the vast Atlantic. Five weeks in tight quarters push the team beyond its limits. Their mission: to study unknown species and habitats at the bottom of the sea. It's [--] a.m. in the middle of the Atlantic and Meteor is surrounded by darkness. But the [--] men and women on board are wide awake. All eyes are on the ship's crane as it hauls a "box corer" - a mechanical sample collector - from a depth of five kilometers. The heavy seas cause it to slam against the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xGL3WUgcQ1g) 2026-01-27T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 119.7K engagements "Liberland: Crypto paradise or libertarian illusion DW Documentary Liberland is a country that doesnt officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. Its a libertarian utopia thats finding more supporters worldwide. After the Yugoslav Wars the border between Serbia and Croatia along the Danube river remained unresolved. Vit Jedlika a former politician from the Czech Republic took advantage of this situation. He proclaimed the "Free Republic of Liberland on a seven-square-kilometer piece of land in [----]. Liberland is not internationally recognized and its president" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z5yln5Z5azs) 2026-02-12T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 28.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zPiIZd3OQCo) 2025-12-23T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 278.9K engagements "Migrants in Niger DW Documentary Niger is a principal transit country for migrants. Now the journey has become harder. That has less to do with the recent military putsch and more with laws enacted some years ago. A report completed before the military coup. In the desert of northern Niger thousands of people are struggling to survive. Theyve been deported from Algeria some even tortured there. Now theyre trying to make their way to the larger oasis town of Agadez which has been turned into a bottleneck on the road to Europe. The situation here has been steadily deteriorating since [----]. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-A8qdoRJbPI) 2023-08-07T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 121K engagements "The world of Chinas President Xi Jinping DW Documentary President Xi Jinping wants to establish the People's Republic of China as the leading world power of tomorrow. Never before has China been so successful and pursued such ambitious goals. And never before has China so upset the global political balance. The person largely responsible for Chinas dramatic shift is the President of the People's Republic Xi Jinping. As the key figure in Chinese politics he has steered the communist country with sober pragmatism and calculation since [----]. In terms of domestic policy Xi strives for the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-DKIQpu4hhQ) 2022-07-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "New quantum computers - Potential and pitfalls DW Documentary A new supercomputer is slated to make it possible to reduce animal experiments and perhaps to cure cancer. The hype surrounding quantum computing is inspiring numerous industries raising claims that it could help solve the problem of storing renewable energy or that it could help revolutionize the logistics sector. A Swiss start-up that produces artificial lungs is looking towards quantum algorithms to become more efficient and for example help find a cure for cancer and rendering experiments on animals redundant. A private" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0HFzTYlhT2E) 2024-03-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 726.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1ReFNdkQ5Y8) 2018-03-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 19.6M engagements "The Sikhs - Between India and Pakistan DW Documentary India and Pakistan traditionally have hostile relations but there is hope on one front at least. In order to enable the Sikhs from India to make a pilgrimage to one of their holiest shrines a "peace corridor" has been opened between India and Pakistan. Urdu and Hindi subtitles are available. Sikhs constitute the fourth largest religious community in India but find themselves caught between India and Pakistan between Hindus and Muslims. The majority of Sikhs worldwide live on the Indian subcontinent. The hostile relations between India and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=22Npts6_T9k) 2020-01-21T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Africa's looted art DW Documentary Africas colonial overlords brutally stripped it of countless cultural treasures. Now the fate of these items is being hotly debated in Europe and Africa as well. Some say the pieces should be returned while others have reservations. European museums proudly present art and cultural artifacts from all over the world. But until recently many of them have never considered their own complicity in the brutal ways in which the pieces were acquired. Only slowly are they starting to include the people to whose ancestors these artifacts once belonged in their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3RXlVr_15JY) 2020-09-02T18:30Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Mozambique's rubies: A blessing or a curse DW Documentary Rubies are increasingly prized on the international gemstone market. The world's largest ruby mine is in northern Mozambique where thousands of people are fleeing extremist militias. Can the lucrative business improve the lives of the people there The mine's executives have a clear-cut position: They say they pay the taxes they owe and Mozambique's government should use the money to build schools in the region ensure security and fight poverty. They say the mine alone can't provide a livelihood to the entire region. Meanwhile some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Rv6jBhv7JE) 2022-08-29T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 477.2K engagements "The social media beauty cult DW Documentary Social media are influencing the way women feel about their own bodies. Young women in particular are constantly being confronted with pictures of beautiful female bodies online - images which have almost always been digitally enhanced. This documentary take a long and alarming look at young women whose everyday lives are dictated by the search for bodily perfection. The more users click their way through Instagram Facebook and so on the greater their dissatisfaction with their own appearance becomes. Hardly anyone can escape the pull of this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5PBs7RqPTrI) 2019-08-08T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.1M engagements "Alexander von Humboldt in the Americas Part [--] DW Documentary In celebration of Alexander von Humboldts 250th birthday we invite you to learn all about the adventurous life of the great German natural scientist in seven short documentaries. In the first installment following in Humboldt's footsteps DW's reporter hears from historian Segundo Moreno in Quito how important the German scientist-explorer still is. And Latin America's first licensed female mountain guide takes you up 'Humboldt's volcano' Chimborazo. Find the full playlist here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5q4D7apcQ80) 2019-09-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 59.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5sNFveHpkwI) 2019-04-12T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.2M engagements "Moldova: In the shadow of Putins war DW Documentary The people of Moldova have been living in fear since the Russian attack on the Ukraine. Their nation could be next on Moscows list. Russian politicians and propagandists issue outright threats even including the prospect of an invasion. Its a danger also recognized by Maia Sandu the countrys pro-European President: "Were seeing military activities close to the borders of the Republic of Moldova. This is a dramatic situation for our neighbors. For us its extremely threatening." The concern is justified. Since [----] Moscow has controlled the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=60VguVRiYmw) 2023-08-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Zi4hp8hJRM) 2022-06-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.8M engagements "India: Exploring Delhi DW Documentary India's big cities are famous for their lively hustle and bustle. A documentary exploring beauty justice health and beer in Indias capital territory Delhi. Delhi has a population of almost twenty million and to film-maker Markus Spieker it sometimes seems as if Delhi has twice as many stories to tell: stories ranging from the traditional to the modern from happiness to misery. He takes the viewer into the heart of the Old Town and into the modern Cyberhub into malodorous canteens and exclusive restaurants. India is a country with incredible stories and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=985xnRfA2VE) 2018-02-22T09:38Z 6.3M followers, 777.3K engagements "Severe housing shortage in Dublin DW Documentary Ireland one of the most expensive countries in Europe to live in is facing a severe housing shortage. Dublin is particularly affected. The few properties that are left can only be rented at extremely high prices. Fewer and fewer people can afford to live in the city. Not only are rents increasing so is homelessness. Irelands housing market has been a problem since the [----] financial crisis. #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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BBn0RHBCALU) 2025-03-20T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 19.4K engagements "Switzerland: A haven for Russian money DW Documentary Despite sanctions against Russia asset managers are said to have hidden money belonging to Putins confidants. This documentary follows the trail of shadow bankers and high-ranking Russian officials to Switzerland. Private jets and villas bank accounts and financial assets: Switzerland is coming under criticism from the international community. Have Swiss asset managers and well-known institutions circumvented sanctions against wealthy Russians with good connections to the Kremlin When the Russian army invaded Ukraine in February [----] the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMZSE189F8Q) 2024-05-27T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FPksoZ1e6rw) 2024-05-08T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.7M engagements "How cash is becoming a thing of the past DW Documentary (Banking documentary) Cashless payments are on the rise. They are fast easy and convenient. Worldwide cashless transactions have become the norm. But Germanys central bank and government are still clinging on to cash. Can they stop the move towards a cashless society Our documentary shows who is behind the worldwide anti-cash lobby. Banks want to get rid of coins and bills for cost reasons and politicians think less cash will cut the rug out from under criminals and terrorists. Central bankers want to abolish cash because it would make" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GbECT1J9bXg) 2018-11-21T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.3M engagements "Destructive invaders: Calico crayfish threaten species diversity DW Documentary They eat and reproduce at record speed - calico crayfish. In its quest for more information about the species this report finds tens of thousands of crayfish in just one pool along the upper Rhine River. Can this invasive creature still be stopped The last remaining habitats of amphibians and dragonflies are at risk. Calico crayfish are endangering biodiversity along the upper Rhine. These crayfish can strip entire biotopes bare. They've completely destroyed a project to reintroduce marsh turtles costing millions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HZWk7aqM3Tk) 2025-11-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 119.6K engagements "Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us Us & Them DW Documentary 4K UHD Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us all In Japan AI-driven technology promises better lives for an aging population. But researchers in Silicon Valley are warning of untamable forces being unleashed and even human extinction. Will artificial intelligence make life better for humans or lead to our downfall As developers race toward implementing AI in every aspect of our lives it is already showing promise in areas like medicine. But what if it is used for nefarious purposes In Japan the inventor and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KspkgAZUkoQ) 2024-09-01T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 98.4K engagements "Drones hackers and mercenaries - The future of war DW Documentary A shadow war is a war that officially does not exist. As mercenaries hackers and drones take over the role armies once played shadow wars are on the rise. States are evading their responsibilities and driving the privatization of violence. War in the grey-zone is a booming business: Mercenaries and digital weaponry regularly carry out attacks while those giving orders remain in the shadows. Despite its superior army the U.S. exhausted its military resources in two seemingly endless wars. Now the superpower is finally bringing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZ60UDys_ZE) 2022-04-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3M engagements "The worlds first underwater greenhouses DW Documentary Could underwater farms be a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture 🌊🌱 Nemos Garden started in [----]. Since then all kinds of herbs fruits vegetables and even mushrooms have been grown there.🍄🟫 The underwater domes provide plants with a safe and stable environment constant light and no pests or no significant changes in temperature which is especially important considering the impacts of climate change. The domes themselves are also durable and can provide a safe haven for marine life. 🐡 However setting up and managing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Md1l2mkqqd8) 2026-01-29T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 16.4K engagements "How does touch affect our mental and physical health DW Documentary Touch shapes us as humans. Indeed touch is fundamental to what makes us social beings. Touch influences how we perceive stress and pain who we trust and who we fear. How does this work And what happens to us in the absence of touch Gentle touch is vital for us humans. It creates the first contact with the world for newborns giving us a sense of security and belonging. Touch influences our immune system and on our feelings for our fellow human beings. Especially strong feelings such as love or compassion can be better conveyed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NOazEIijXTo) 2022-04-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M engagements "Amazon Jeff Bezos and collecting data DW Documentary No company stores more data than Amazon the former online bookseller. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world. Every second Euro in online trading is spent at Amazon. Is the IT giant with its unabated growth about to turn our economic system upside down Amazon is a machine that can simultaneously observe compare and analyze more than [---] million people worldwide. The company is not just a marketplace market supervisor and provider of more and more services and consumer items - it also controls all the data streams in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O90PShJVu58) 2019-05-10T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.8M engagements "A global longevity movement - Eternal life with biohacking DW Documentary A global longevity movement promises to decelerate the ageing process. Or even avoid it altogether. But just how realistic are the claims of biohacking and self-optimization And who can afford it anyway YouTuber Anastasia wants to stay young forever and a researcher in the USA promises that people can live up to [---] years. Bryan Johnson is following the radical Dont Die program to become immortal. The tech billionaire lives by strict rules eats the same thing every day and avoids all forms of risk. At his home in Los" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PIDt_NKOvPA) 2025-05-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 86.9K engagements "Pyramids dark matter & the Big Bang theory - Whats holding our universe together DW Documentary Without elementary particles thered be no X-Ray machines no Internet and no electricity. Because some elementary particles penetrate matter without destroying it theyre a boon for scientific and medical applications. But have all the elementary particles been discovered Researchers are endeavoring to answer that question. Theyre decoding the protein structure of viruses or showing us cavities in the Egyptian pyramids. If scientists at the research center German Electron Synchroton (DESY) succeed in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QJKc4WsIkvw) 2024-03-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 866.1K engagements "The New Silk Road Part 2: From Kyrgyzstan to Duisburg DW Documentary The New Silk Road is a mammoth project meant to connect China with the West. Its a gigantic infrastructure project that Beijing says will benefit all. But this two-part documentary shows another side: of Chinas self-interest and geopolitical ambitions. China's path to global power leads through the legendary trade road. Our authors travel west on two separate paths: One team follows the sea route along which China is expanding its support bases while the other follows the ancient Silk Road through Central Asia. Their journey" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QyeBxcvUJIU) 2019-07-20T16:30Z 6.3M followers, 2.1M engagements "Rich and poor - The growing wealth gap in Germany DW Documentary Germany is one of the wealthiest countries in the world but the gap between rich and poor continues to grow. Whats it like to live in Germany when you hardly have any money left for groceries at the end of the month And whats it like when you have so much money that you can barely spend it all We tell the stories behind the bank statements and ask why Germany is a rich country with poor people. Elke for example lives off welfare. When she cooks her priority is giving her daughter enough to eat. Elke eats the leftovers. Boris a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RgZfrYcaG4k) 2023-01-19T18:05Z 6.3M followers, 766K engagements "Iceland: Using volcanic energy to grow tropical fruits DW Documentary A country once known for a traditional diet consisting mainly of fish meat and fermented foods is now producing its own vegetables and even experimenting with tropical crops in one of the worlds harshest climates. Thanks to an incredible geothermal network that heats 90% of homes Iceland has turned natural volcanic energy into a national advantage. Greenhouses warmed by this heat now grow nearly all of the countrys cucumbers and most of its tomatoes cutting dependence on imports from mainland Europe. Researchers in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S9mzfaA17Ts) 2025-12-21T14:00Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements "Safeguarding the rainforests - The future of palm oil DW Documentary Palm oil can be found in countless products in supermarkets around the world. Producing it involves clearing huge areas of rainforest. But there are more sustainable methods and alternatives. The unchecked expansion of oil palm plantations poses a threat to the climate biodiversity and the habitats of many animal species. Among the alternative options to palm oil is an innovative idea from Germany. Ludovic Gerboin was frustrated by a problem that plagues him and many bakers: the amount of unsold leftover bread at the end of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T0vuDvEASO0) 2023-05-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 164.6K engagements "Is our future on water - Cities on the ocean DW Documentary Cities floating on the ocean. It sounds like science fiction but could soon become reality. Researchers are developing concepts for life on water - on a grand scale. Initial tests are promising. Is success a genuine possibility Over half of humanity lives near the coast. But in many places flooding is a constant threat forcing entire populations to search for new habitats. Paradoxically these could be located directly on the water. Cities floating on the ocean. It sounds like science fiction but could soon become reality." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ThZ2TfjsP7s) 2026-01-23T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 73.9K engagements "Behind Asia's cyber slavery DW Documentary They scam unsuspecting victims all across the world but they are victims themselves. Thousands of people are trafficked worldwide into Myanmar's war-torn east where they are forced to trick people in Europe the US and China into scam schemes. At KK Park one of the most notorious facilities those who refuse risk torture and even murder. Their only hope are a handful of aid workers trying to help them escape. DW's investigative unit goes to the borderlands of Thailand and Myanmar to track down the perpetrators behind this multi-million-euro operation." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ti7YDegRMYE) 2024-01-29T17:41Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements "Silicone sex - When men love dolls DW Documentary For some men lifelike love dolls are no longer just sex toys but relationships substitutes. Dolls made of silicone or TPE a silicone-like plastic are selling like hot cakes to people from all social classes in Europe. New generation realistic sex dolls are becoming more and more technically sophisticated and ever more popular. Europe's first doll brothel recently opened in Barcelona quickly followed by ones in Britain Germany and France. Enthusiasts and collectors of silicone ladies say this shows they are slowly becoming part of Europe's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VUAf_e9Y6XA) 2019-06-29T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.7M engagements "The mysterious disease that affects millions of people worldwide DW Documentary ME/CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a severe neuroimmunological disease. Not much is known about the disease and there is virtually no treatment. However recent studies show that the effects of chronic post-Covid-19 syndrome greatly resemble ME/CFS. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or ME/CFS is a devastating disease. It often leads to a high degree of physical disability. Some 17-24 million people are affected by ME/CFS worldwide with women affected more often than men. Despite this large" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YH1wn3D9HNg) 2022-04-07T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.3M engagements "How the elite police force RAB terrorizes the people of Bangladesh DW Documentary When Bangladeshs men in black arrive usually late at night its like death has come knocking on your door: Bangladeshs Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is an elite police unit that was founded in [----] to fight terror and crime. For years the United States and other Western countries played an important role in training and equipping the force despite allegations of wide-spread human rights violations. It would take until [----] for the US to stop funding RAB followed by sanctions in late [----]. Now for the first time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aVxG7K1PGHM) 2023-04-03T09:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M engagements "What became of the riches of East Germany's socialist party DW Documentary The hunt for the assets of the former East Germanys ruling party has the hallmarks of a thriller. There are dubious characters bags of cash and key witnesses who suddenly die. At its heart is the question: How do you stash away [--] billion marks After the fall of the Berlin Wall with the Cold War over and German reunification on the horizon lawyer and politician Gregor Gysi inherited a fortune worth billions. Hardly anyone knew about the wealth of East Germanys ruling party the SED. Gysi became the revamped partys new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bOKqgJ8pdJE) 2025-11-08T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 186.2K engagements "Untouched nature in Albania DW Documentary Spectacular scenery and a culture brimming with hospitality fascinated one mountain guide so much that he put together a very special trekking route through Albania. Mountain guide Martin Plankensteiner from South Tyrol in the Italian Alps has spent years working with Albanian farmers to curate a tour unlike any other in Europe. Watch the full documentary Albania's mysterious North on the DW Documentary YouTube channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #Albania #nature #mountains ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b_H_2-fglkQ) 2025-09-10T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 22.9K engagements "Stories of survival in Sudan DW Documentary A journey into a forgotten conflict. Ten million people have been displaced by the civil war in Sudan more than in any other crisis worldwide. Of Sudans internally displaced persons a quarter of a million have found refuge in the Nuba Mountains in the South of the country. The area is difficult to get to. With so few reports from the region reaching a global audience DW reporter Mariel Mller traveled there to get first-hand accounts from those affected by the war. As is so often the case women have suffered the most. Three of them share their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bj_dMqBU2i4) 2024-02-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 173.9K engagements "Toxic tourism and rising rent in Mallorca DW Documentary Mallorca has long been a popular holiday destination known for its vibrant nightlife and sandy beaches. But the surge in tourism and short-term rentals is driving up housing costs pushing out locals who can no longer afford to pay rising rents. In [----] Spain introduced new housing law intended to regulate the rental market. But so far the regional government has largely left the real estate sector in the hands of private investors further fueling competition between tourists and locals for available housing. Find out more in Tourism's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c3Pgmdozxts) 2025-07-24T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 28.4K engagements "Return to Auschwitz DW Documentary Lea Roth Peter Somogyi and Alex Spilberg were deported to Auschwitz when they were children. Their families were exterminated but they survived. Together with their descendants they return to the grounds of the infamous death camp. All three of them attribute their survival to pure luck. Peter Somogyi for example had a twin brother and was therefore interesting to the camps doctor the infamous Josef Mengele who conducted experiments on the twins. They all had to watch together as their families were sent to the gas chambers. Its shocking to them that people" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cQuunzZqDuQ) 2020-05-11T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 223.3K engagements "How climate change threatens coffee production DW Documentary Climate change could halve the amount of land suitable for coffee production by [----]. In a bid to save one of the worlds most popular drinks many people are busy experimenting with more resilient coffee varieties and sustainable growing methods. In Uganda about [---] million smallholders make their living growing coffee. Coffee beans are one of the East African countrys most important exports. But droughts torrential rain and pest damage are increasing problems. The most common types of coffee Arabica and Robusta are at risk because" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dqnZkvKIo0g) 2024-10-01T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 699K engagements "Little Hanoi in Berlin - A scent of home for Vietnamese expats DW Documentary Berlin's Dong Xuan Center has been a taste of home for Vietnamese expats since German unification. Find out more in THE SCENT OF HOME - ENCOUNTERS IN LITTLE HANOI. Complete with a market and even a library the hub attracts locals and tourists alike. Founded by the Vietnamese community after the fall of the Berlin wall the Dong Xuan Center now houses the city's largest Asian market and offers ingredients and flavors to satisfy every taste palate. ____________ Exciting powerful and informative DW Documentary is always" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ec_7SK9-zs0) 2017-01-13T11:43Z 6.3M followers, 78.5K engagements "Suharto's long shadow - Indonesia struggles with its past DW Documentary Indonesia 1998: Toppling Suharto and the bloody path to democracy. Three affected people report how protests violence and hope etched their lives. After [--] years of President Suhartos authoritarian rule student voices of protest were growing ever louder. Their demands: democracy and human rights. Some would pay with their lives in the ensuing clashes with army and police looting mass rapes and incitement against ethnic minorities. Tragedies that brought the Suharto regime to an end and ushered in a new period of reform" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=frwGlV1IHfU) 2025-12-22T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 18.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gLduXlInW-0) 2026-01-17T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 42.1K engagements "China's grab for the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization DW Documentary China has headed the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) since [----]. During this time the country has restructured the organizations personnel. Critics complain that China is advancing its own interests using the UN's largest specialized agency. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) headquartered in Rome is responsible for food and agriculture worldwide. It is the UN's largest specialized agency. It collects data on the agricultural sector and develops projects to help people access better nutrition -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gOOyOWsQy-E) 2024-02-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 835.6K engagements "Rivers at risk - Water crisis on four continents DW Documentary Water is scarce but global demand continues to rise. Humanity is facing serious disputes over our most important resource. What impact is our lifestyle having on our planet's water cycles Along six rivers on four continents the documentary explores the question of why this vital resource water is becoming increasingly scarce - and whos responsible. [--] per cent of fresh water is used in agriculture. And a large proportion of this goes into the production of animal feed. Our excessive meat consumption is partly to blame for the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gzTxlQGbiyc) 2025-03-22T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.4M engagements "The climate change puzzle DW Documentary Protecting the planet can be a difficult task. 🌍 Despite warnings from scientists about climate change and countless climate conferences political and industrial action is still lacking. But could tackling the issue also be more complex Some scientists argue that our brains could be at the root of the problem. 🧠 Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #climatechange #enviroment ______ 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kLiVpYDjPes) 2024-10-19T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 11.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kUMYT6tozEg) 2018-05-14T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.3M engagements "The Berlin Wall - How it worked DW Documentary The Berlin Wall stood from [----] to [----] dividing the city of Berlin. [--] years later a trip back in time exploring the division of East and West Germany when Berlin was walled in. _______ Exciting powerful and informative DW Documentary is always close to current affairs and international events. Our eclectic mix of award-winning films and reports take you straight to the heart of the story. Dive into different cultures journey across distant lands and discover the inner workings of modern-day life. Subscribe and explore the world around you every" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=khXGMcX59YE) 2018-02-05T16:23Z 6.3M followers, 759.8K engagements "The chasm between rich and poor - Homeless in the wealthy West DW Documentary The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in many developed nations. The result: more and more people are finding themselves homeless with women making up the fastest growing affected group. They live in their cars or camper vans sleep on friends couches or end up in short-term accommodation: Homelessness in industrialized nations is a growing problem and increasingly affects the middle class as well as the poor. While the wealthy can also lose everything the middle classes are the ones coming under more and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nWtK-7Uvvs8) 2024-04-19T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.2M engagements "Indonesia: Diversity under threat DW Documentary Indonesia is considered a model state for diversity and tolerance but there are increasing indications that Islamists are gaining more influence in the most populous Muslim country in the world. Far more Muslims live in Indonesia than in the Middle East. The archipelago is made up of more than [-----] islands and home to [---] million people. Following the end of the brutal Suharto dictatorship in [----] Indonesia became a model for a democratic Muslim majority state. But in recent years Islamist groups have gained influence. The report begins in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pD58Dj648gM) 2020-05-27T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M engagements "Afro Germany - Being black and German DW Documentary Black and German: news anchor Jana Pareigis has spent her entire life being asked about her skin color and afro hair. What is it like to be Black in Germany What needs to change In our documentary "Afro Germany" Pareigis travels through Germany to speak with other black Germans including rap and hip hop artists and pro footballers and find out what their experiences of racism in Germany have been. "Where are you from" Afro-German journalist Jana Pareigis has heard that question since her early childhood. And shes not alone. Black people" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pcfPVj5qR1E) 2017-03-29T14:48Z 6.3M followers, 3.6M engagements "Crypto fraud: The OneCoin scandal DW Documentary OneCoin was launched in [----] and billed as the world's largest cryptocurrency. Founder Ruja Ignatova earned many millions of Euros before a tech nerd stepped in to stop the scam - putting himself in danger. Bjrn Bjercke is a blockchain expert. Blockchain is a decentralized database that records transactions in a network and stores them unalterably. All cryptocurrencies in the world are operated on blockchains. OneCoin also claimed to have one. But Bjrn Bjercke knew better. The creators of OneCoin tried to recruit him. They offered him a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qW1a5bhqrG4) 2025-07-09T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 221.2K engagements "Drones robots and super sperm the future of farming DW Documentary (Farming documentary) The future of farming: Driverless tractors drones and robots. How is the agriculture industry changing as digital technology develops Unmanned tractors controlled via GPS; drones that kill vermin in the fields from above; and highly efficient bull sperm used to produce genetically optimized calves. This is not science fiction. Its the future of farming today. "Smart farming" is the agricultural industry's new buzzword. A survey of almost [---] German farmers has revealed that more than one in two now uses" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qwNVNE83Udo) 2019-02-07T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=us8B_KdcB3c) 2026-01-15T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 60.6K engagements "Bosnia's invisible children: Living in dignity DW Documentary During the war in Yugoslavia thousands of Bosnian women were raped and many became pregnant as a result. But their children are even now not recognized as war victims. The NGO "Forgotten Children of War" aims to change that. In Bosnia-Herzegovina they are known as "Nevidljiva djeca"- "invisible children." Their mothers were raped by enemy soldiers during the war in Yugoslavia - and sometimes also by UN peacekeepers. The Leibniz Institute for Social Sciences estimates that between [----] and [----] Bosnian children were born after their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xIBf48PP9hI) 2019-10-26T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 837.2K engagements "More life - Decoding the secret of aging DW Documentary Can the aging process be reversed - or even halted altogether If we manage to decode this final mystery of our human biology we might soon be able to eradicate age-related illnesses like cancer dementia and heart problems. The race to invent the miracle pill is well underway. Today international researchers are getting astonishingly close to realizing humanitys dream of immortality. The hunt for immortality gained traction with the discovery of Costa Ricas so-called "Blue Zone by Luis Rosero-Bixby. In the "Blue Zone on the Nicoya" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y-5VLHcTDSQ) 2022-05-28T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-z_W3yRA9I8) 2021-09-12T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.2M engagements "Martin Luther the Reformation and the nation DW Documentary Martin Luther - how a humble 15th-century monk was able to change the world. Luther was born into a world governed by the Roman Church and a distant emperor. He managed to awaken a national spirit in Germans and become someone they identified with. Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation was what the territories in central Europe were called in the 15th century. It was the era of the Habsburg ruler Charles V who saw himself as ruler by Gods grace and defender of Christian unity. In [----] he said that the sun never set in his empire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1qeRj_qfNM0) 2017-10-31T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.2M engagements "Housing - A human right or big business Us & Them DW Documentary 4K UHD Housing is a recognized human right in Mexico and Canada. But its also big business and a major source of conflict in many countries around the world. In Mexico City Mary Paz Ramirez Valenzuelas days in her home of [--] years are numbered. Her landlords can make more money renting their properties to digital nomads through Airbnb than to locals like Mary Paz. Blocks away travel blogger Kesi Irvin chats with other American digital nomads at her Airbnb about how much more they can afford in Mexico than in big cities back in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1vNXQgaQSlE) 2024-09-22T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 75.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=36WcDbvRKtE) 2026-01-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 44K engagements "Living with dementia DW Documentary Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. Over [--] million people worldwide live with dementia a number expected to rise to [---] million by [----] with the greatest increases in low and middle-income countries where 60% of people affected by dementia already live. Studies show that being part of a community being physically active and eating healthily are some of the things that can help maintain the quality of life for dementia patients. #documentary #dwdocs #Germany" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3KI42LnhXbI) 2025-04-19T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 20.8K engagements "Siberia: Gazprom a pipeline and the last nomads DW Documentary The Yamal Peninsula in the Arctic is the heart of the Russian energy empire. It is home to the world's largest natural gas reserves. But this is also where the migration routes of the Nenets run. Is their habitat being destroyed The Nenets are nomadic reindeer herders. They have inhabited the Yamal Peninsula in western Siberia for more than [---] generations traveling with their herds across the barren landscape in search of food for their animals. But since the discovery of massive natural gas deposits there their habitat is under" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=43zfVk7GBSA) 2024-11-30T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 261.8K engagements "Single in Indonesia: Stigma and emancipation DW Documentary Whether single looking for a partner or divorced what happens when young Indonesians decide to look for love their way In Indonesia marriage is still the social norm. Those who dont conform stand out and must often field many uncomfortable questions. Treading the fine line between familial pressure religious duty and growing self-confidence Indonesian singles are now seeking love in new ways. Whether divorced separated or simply without a partner: what does it feel like to push back against societys expectations And in this largely" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=46uar-T7ufA) 2025-06-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 307.1K engagements "Contest of the cathedrals the Gothic period DW Documentary In [----] the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris was consecrated. The construction was met with amazement by locals. Its hallmarks were extensive light glass pointed arches and diagonal ribs and it ushered in what is known as the Gothic period. "Let there be light" - the biblical message emanates from the Basilica of Saint-Denis. Its Gothic building principles spurred medieval architects to ever more daring constructions. Rooms would be flooded with more and more light buildings would rise higher and higher into the heavens. In the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4eGWHxbTSO8) 2021-04-18T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 975.5K engagements "Turning vapor into drinking water - Catching fog in response to drought DW Documentary Turning vapor into drinking water: a bizarre response to the impact of climate change Or a stroke of genius Its hoped that the cloud catchers - nets that fish water out of the air - will provide a solution to water shortages worldwide. But how does it work Two billion people across the world lack access to clean drinking water. Whole areas are drying up while fires are destroying forests and soil. The film portrays people on the Canary Islands in Spain and in Morocco who are meeting the specter of drought" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5i6Se5oFoWA) 2024-07-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 364K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=62XJBcVaXNQ) 2025-05-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.4M engagements "Factory farming animal welfare and the future of modern agriculture DW Documentary Factory farming is a mainstay of modern agriculture. In a story told from three very different perspectives this documentary draws a fascinating and also frightening picture of the status quo. Pig farmer Dirk Nienhaus grants us a rare glimpse behind the scenes at his modern piggery. He shows how livestock breeding has developed into a high-tech efficient process - highlighting the fact that factory farming and cheap meat are two sides of the same coin. Dirk Nienhaus sometimes reflects on whether his pigs are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6VOqNVt_cmM) 2023-02-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 525.5K engagements "Moldova's young people at a crossroads - Between Russia and the EU DW Documentary Moldova - a small country caught between East and West between Russia and the EU. Many young people are torn between staying and leaving resignation and activism. On September [--] they will cast their vote for which path their country will take. Bordered by EU-member Romania on the west and Ukraine to the north and east Moldova is Europes poorest nation. Jobs are scarce and especially the young struggle with a lack of prospects. The documentary follows three young Moldovans who respond in very different ways to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7AfZqOLDA-w) 2025-09-23T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 75.4K engagements "Turkey: Can the Marmara sea be saved DW Documentary Turkey's Sea of Marmara is on the brink of environmental collapse. Pollution overfishing and climate change are depleting its oxygen. The crisis became visible when a thick layer of algal slime first began spreading across its waters in [----]. Necla Kseolu from Rumelikava is one of the last people still working in traditional small-scale fishing on Turkey's Sea of Marmara. She's also one of the few women in the business. She used to be able to live off what she made from fishing but those days are gone. Fish stocks in the Turkish inland sea" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7PWU1k7_rMM) 2026-01-06T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 39.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7gSU_Xes3GQ) 2021-10-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.4M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ljUGJxa-P8) 2026-01-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 142.2K engagements "Traveling Ecuador by train DW Documentary The train line through Ecuador is considered one of the most spectacular train lines in South America. A train journey of discovery. The Trans-Andean railroad takes in the infamous Nariz del Diablo or Devils Nose a mountain with almost perpendicular walls. To overcome this obstacle the train zigzags to ascend [---] meters in less than [--] kilometers. With steep ascents and descents its no ride for the faint-hearted The main line along the countrys Andean spine links the coastal city of Guayaquil with the capital Quito. It was finished in [----] but was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8P-iPXsylrk) 2018-09-20T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 4.3M engagements "Bangladesh at the crossroads: Faith youth and freedom DW Documentary After the authoritarian regime fell in [----] Bangladesh is facing an important social and political decision. Which direction will it take It was an uprising that made international waves: In August [----] Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian government fell after massive Gen Z protests swept across Bangladesh. It was the end of an era and for many the beginning of hope for democracy. Now new elections are coming up. But the mood in the country has become more tense and political Islam is gaining in strength. Women and minorities are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8dZZPuD7aHQ) 2026-02-02T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 19.4K engagements "Copenhagen - The worlds greenest capital city DW Documentary Copenhagen is renowned for being bike friendly and for its cutting-edge design and architecture. But the Danish capital has also become a hub of environmental protection and sustainability. Once a fishing village today Copenhagen is a bustling metropolis where designers turn fabric remnants into hip fashion and restaurants grow lettuce in indoor warehouses. City architect Camilla van Deurs says the goal is to create a livable city. Internationally renowned Copenhagen-based architect Bjarke Ingels calls it hedonistic sustainability." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8eS0B3Mlyyw) 2024-04-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 250.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9UYnv0c744k) 2023-03-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 390.9K engagements "Urban foraging - Food on the roadside 🫐 DW Documentary Alexis Goertz searches for food on the roadside and in city parks. Alexis is Canadian and has lived in Berlin for over ten years. She turns walks through the city into a search for edible plants. 🏙🌾 From mullein acorn flour and wild garlic to fermented spreads and sourdough bread Alexis shows how much food can be found growing quietly around us. Through workshops and social media she teaches people how to forage responsibly. She regularly invites groups on urban herb walks explaining whats edible whats poisonous and how to reconnect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AJiCNt74IH0) 2026-02-03T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 17.9K engagements "The lives of the Amish in the US DW Documentary A life just as it was [---] years ago: the Amish in the US. They live according to their own rules reject technological advances wear old-fashioned clothing and drive horse-drawn carts. An encounter with the Amish is like traveling back in time. Originating from southern Germany and Switzerland the Amish community brought its culture and language to the New World. Deeply rooted in their faith the Amish adhere to strict codes and reject modern technology. For outsiders these rules can sometimes appear strange. They traverse their rural communities" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B9He5DVePvk) 2024-01-05T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 8.3M engagements "The Renaissance - The Age of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci (1/2) DW Documentary Beginning at the end of the 14th Century the Renaissance created a new type of man triggering economic scientific technical religious social and cultural developments that are unique in history. Never before have culture economics and science developed so rapidly within one century as during the Renaissance. But what was the catalyst for it what is the "Renaissance factor" The Renaissance is an epoch unique in human history: Never before have art culture economics and science developed so rapidly within a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BmHTQsxxkPk) 2019-04-28T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.7M engagements "Putins fleet - Russian espionage in the Baltic Sea DW Documentary Western intelligence services are warning of the threat of a Russian shadow war against European states. Germany is possibly one of the targets of this hybrid warfare. Authorities have observed suspicious ship movements in the Baltic Sea. Russian "research ships" keep on appearing unexpectedly in offshore windfarms in submarine exercise areas and above gas pipelines. and off the German coast in the Baltic Sea. What is the vessels secret mission Why do they often travel with their location transmitters turned off and armed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Br3K93-z6PI) 2024-10-22T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements "China's competition for living space DW Documentary More than [--] percent of China's population of [---] billion currently lives in cities. Within a decade the share of urban dwellers is expected to increase to [--] percent. Construction is booming and competition for residential land is fierce. But the right to live in a city in China is conditional. Authorities want their modern cities to be peopled with well-educated highly-qualified or politically well-connected residents. As a result certain standards have to be met to be eligible for a modern urban home. Only members of China's political" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C6wY2b9amnA) 2021-05-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 4.8M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CQ4DtJz28yU) 2026-01-26T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 96.7K engagements "Cape Verde: Volcanoes pristine beaches carnival DW Documentary The African Cape Verde islands have their own distinct genre of music and dance known as "morna. Its mostly in evidence during the carnival season across the archipelago thats located in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal. Each of the Cape Verde islands has its own charm and its own diverse landscape: from dramatic volcanic landscapes to the lush gardens of Sao Anto and the endless sandy beaches of Sao Vicente. The documentary observes the everyday lives of Cape Verde people and hears about their dreams and aspirations. People" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DhgDXRAcoJI) 2024-05-11T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 236.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EDikFsdf8mA) 2026-01-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 86.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ENFm1mkgdRY) 2025-08-08T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 363.7K engagements "How private companies are aiming for the stars DW Documentary Billionaires are setting their sights on outer space. Elon Musk Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos are all sending rockets people and technology to the stars. Other entrepreneurs around the world also want to join this new contest. Wholl win the race China is also jostling for dominance in space. And when NASA ended rocket launches for financial reasons in [----] this cleared the way for private companies to compete over a huge future business sector that includes space tourism satellite operations and raw material extraction. Companies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ExfLBIZwRpo) 2023-06-23T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 783.1K engagements "Hitler's Reich - Diaries of Nazi supporters opponents and victims (3/4) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FILpV0MS3nM) 2025-05-21T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 201.8K engagements "TikTok China and the fear of digital propaganda DW Documentary TikTok is the most popular app among young people with more than [---] billion users worldwide today. Streaming videos featuring influencers in particular draw huge numbers of viewers. But TikTok is highly controversial. Not just because the app has a very opaque content management system and collects a massive amount of its users' personal data. This after all is also the case with many other social media and apps. However TikTok is owned by a Chinese company Byte Dance. This is why the governments of Europe and the US in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fq3OYjNCYew) 2025-08-28T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 88.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FtGuKl0Svlk) 2026-01-14T14:00Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements "Reviving Swiss mountain communities - Is there a future for these isolated regions DW Documentary Only about [---] people live year-round in the Onsernone Valley in Switzerland. Surrounded by picturesque but rugged nature life here is not easy for the inhabitants. And one of the top priorities is ensuring the availability of medical care. The road through the valley winds its way for [--] kilometers through narrow hairpin bends. Much of the area can only be reached on foot and with considerable physical effort. There is no supermarket. Above all medical care must be guaranteed so that the valley" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FwBZPhJrNec) 2025-12-14T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 753.6K engagements "Cambodia - How microcredit is making the world's poor even poorer DW Documentary Microcredits for the world's poor have long been considered the ideal way to combat poverty. But this film documents a bleak scenario -- in which microcredits have destroyed entire families. Over-indebtedness has driven some recipients to suicide. Expectations were high. When Muhammad Yunus the "banker to the poor and founder of the Grameen Bank for microfinance in Bangladesh received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in [----] it was clear to many that the principle of helping people to help themselves would lift" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G-VOjZA_Rz0) 2025-01-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 902.3K engagements "Cheap and toxic - The dark side of mass-produced fashion jewelry from China DW Documentary Cheap fashion jewelry is a booming business but its shine hides a dark side. Workers endure starvation wages and toxic materials in the jewelry endanger customers' health. This film uncovers the origins and production of these items. Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu supply the world with trendy jewelry - chunky chains sparkling earrings and gold bracelets. Some [----] new lines are added every day to the Shein range alone. But behind the glossy faade lies a harsh reality. In the factories where" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GFG1INzquMU) 2024-12-24T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.4M engagements "From Rio to Lima Transocenica the world's longest bus journey (2/5) DW Documentary The Amazon basin in Brazil is home to the indigenous Suri people and is also the next stop on our bus ride down the Transocenica highway. The drive along the longest bus route in the world continues through South America. Passing through Rondnia passengers expect an unforgettable journey through the Amazon basin. But there isnt much left to see of the jungle deforestation means the rainforest is shrinking and with it the indigenous people who call it home. Before the highway passed through their land the Suri" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gkdt36SNc7Q) 2017-02-10T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 613.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GystZIxWQ3o) 2022-12-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.2M engagements "Human trafficking in Libya DW Documentary Survivors call it "Hell on Earth". In Libya refugees are locked up in government-run prisons and private torture chambers. Often they are kept under inhuman conditions tormenting them and even selling them into slavery. "They treat us like animals" say the migrants who've managed to escape this 'Hell on Earth'. But what goes on there How did they escape And how do they cope afterward We set out to investigate. We spoke to people still languishing in Libyan jails as well as with refugees evacuated from Libya and brought to safety in Niger. We also" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HKQoRg0dZg4) 2019-09-30T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 133.9K engagements "The last Kalinga tattoo artist Whang Od DW Documentary Meet Whang Od. She lives in the Philippines and is the last master of the art of traditional hand-tapped Filipino tattoos. Whang Od is [--] and her body is adorned with snakes and millipedes. She is the last practitioner of a very special art form and all she needs for this art form are charcoal water a dash of sugar cane juice for shine and the thorns of the orange tree which she uses as needles. Shes highly sought after by young people around the world. The film accompanies Charly and Egan two brave young men who have travelled to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HPJjQJ1UWn4) 2018-01-20T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HUtQzJM8kZQ) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 28.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IralqVXQw8U) 2025-08-01T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 498.2K engagements "Artificial intelligence and its ethics DW Documentary Are we facing a golden digital age or will robots soon run the world We need to establish ethical standards in dealing with artificial intelligence - and to answer the question: What still makes us as human beings unique Mankind is still decades away from self-learning machines that are as intelligent as humans. But already today chatbots robots digital assistants and other artificially intelligent entities exist that can emulate certain human abilities. Scientists and AI experts agree that we are in a race against time: we need to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Izd2qOgOGQI) 2019-08-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JypsVh6iAtM) 2025-12-20T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 44.9K engagements "Bullied by the EU The last pole-and-line fishermen of the Azores DW Documentary Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories." Eduino Quadros stands on his cutter ship. When will he return to his home port He doesn't know. During the season he and his crew chase schools of tuna. "Look we fish completely sustainably with a bamboo fishing rod. That way we're not contributing to the extinction of species in the ocean" he says." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KlXRA-X8sUY) 2025-12-21T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 76.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LfEGm1iNMcg) 2024-12-19T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 668.5K engagements "Autism: Understanding the spectrum DW Documentary For people with autism recognizing a smile or enjoying a touch is often not possible. More and more people especially children are being diagnosed with "autism spectrum disorder a complex neurological condition. Despite an increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism many autistic people still remain undiagnosed. This is because autism is highly complex and can manifest in many different ways. Some of those affected can live lives similar to people without autism while others require lifelong care. The causes of autism are also a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N1-Jc1suHT8) 2025-10-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 172.9K engagements "The impact of industrial fishing in the Azores DW Documentary In the Azores an autonomous region in Portugal tuna fishing is done the way it has been for generations: one fisherman one rod one fish at a time. Nets are banned. Every catch is monitored and recorded. But despite their efforts to keep fishing as selective and sustainable as possible the Azores fishermen are struggling to make ends meet. Because of overfishing the EU imposed fishing quotas that could run them out of business. Local fishermen say they are frustrated because its not their fault the quotas have to be implemented." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NISNYnR2VeE) 2026-01-08T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 22.5K engagements "Mongolia: Rise and fall of an empire DW Documentary Mongolia. For most of us a name that brings to mind the powerful empire of Genghis Khan. This film is a journey through Mongolian history and into modern Mongolian culture. It offers fascinating insights into the little-known central Asian nation. Mongolia a country rich with forests deserts and steppes borders Russia to the north and China to the south. But its chief influences today come from South Korea and the West. Director Robert H. Lieberman and filmmaker Deborah C. Hoard introduce novelists journalists politicians activists poets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NRipDEuuiyg) 2023-09-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M engagements "Germany: The discreet lives of the super rich DW Documentary The rich in Germany been never been as well-off as they are today and assets have never been so unevenly distributed. But who are they How do they live And what do they think of their country A journey into the discreet world of the super-rich. One percent of Germans own over a quarter of the country's assets whilst half of the countrys citizens have no assets at all. But while the German media report on the growing poverty in the country on a daily basis little is known about the super-rich. They keep a very low profile and can" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NXaVLXSZdEw) 2019-06-09T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 20.6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O9iXnO5HHhM) 2025-05-02T13:30Z 6.3M followers, 21.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OCN-dd5J1lE) 2025-05-25T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 919.6K engagements "Javier Milei - Savior or destroyer DW Documentary Formerly a political outsider in November [----] Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina. A libertarian and self-described anarcho-capitalist he believes in the power of the free market and self-regulation slashing public spending and reducing state intervention to a minimum. Watch the documentary on our channel. #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 documentary [----] dw" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P0RV1X1PFWA) 2024-11-21T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 20.8K engagements "Slovak porters - The last in Europe DW Documentary Delivery service in the worlds smallest high mountain range is still done the traditional way. In the Alps and other European mountains porters have long been replaced by helicopters and cable cars. But not in the High Tatras of Slovakia. When loaded the wooden carrying frames used by the so-called Tatra Sherpas weigh up to [---] kilos or more. The porters climb up to [----] meters with their loads supplying essentials to remote mountain huts in the Slovakian national park. tevo Bakor is one of around [--] porters in the region today. Two to three" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PMxk-_kezxw) 2024-02-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 394.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PQUAcX2ZTt8) 2024-12-05T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 234.6K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Mayotte - An island on the edge DW Documentary Frances overseas territory Mayotte is in a deep crisis. Can inhabitants like Wadaanti fulfil their dreams and leave precarious housing to study Geographically the island of Mayotte is part of the Comoros archipelago situated northwest of Madagascar. Yet politically Mayotte is part of France and therefore a territory of the EU. A popular destination for migrants mainly from the neighboring Comoros but also from Africa Congo Rwanda and Burundi. Most of these migrants are forced to live in precarious housing living in constant fear of being deported"
YouTube Link 2024-01-22T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 386.1K 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, 303.9K engagements
"Strong women - The fight for self-determination DW Documentary Women around the world are working to break down outdated structures and empower one another. Initiatives in Germany and Ecuador are calling for equal rights in the workplace self-determination and financial independence for women. One of the women working for change is surgeon Katja Schlosser. The former head physician at Agaplesion Hospital in Giessen is working with her association "Die Chirurginnen (The Female Surgeons) to ensure that female colleagues can continue to practice their profession even during pregnancy. In some"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 13.5K engagements
"Venezuela in the midst of the US military intervention - Notes from Caracas DW Documentary A filmmakers firsthand experience of the US attacks on Venezuela. Her country is at the center of geopoliticsbut ordinary people are powerless. A view from Caracas caught between hope and resignation. In December [----] the death of her stepfather Nelson brought documentary filmmaker Anabel Rodrguez Ros home to Venezuela to mourn with her mother. The country is economically devastated and the public healthcare system is in crisis. Medical treatment might have helped save her stepfathers life. But it was"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 77.1K 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, 140.1K 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, [----] engagements
"An endless war: Iran Israel and the United States (1/2) Reupload DW Documentary Part 2: https://youtu.be/p41oz5x0Dok 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 2025-06-26T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 581.2K 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, 315.4K engagements
"Nicaragua - [--] years after the revolution a return to dictatorship DW Documentary On [--] July [----] the Sandinistas overthrew Nicaragua's dictator Somoza. A young generation took over the government with the goal of building a new society. What has become of those dreams today Following the victory of the Sandinistas in the 1980s tens of thousands of mostly young people from all over the world traveled to Nicaragua to help rebuild the country. Some [-----] people traveled here from West Germany alone. They wanted to support the young government and rebuild the plundered country. In small groups"
YouTube Link 2024-07-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 114.9K engagements
"Polands fentanyl crisis DW Documentary Fentanyl is estimated to be fifty times as potent as heroin and is extremely addictive. The number of people in Poland abusing this powerful painkiller is growing. There have been dozens of fatalities. Michal lives in a small town south of Gdansk. Because of the stigma surrounding people with addiction he prefers to remain anonymous. Every two weeks he travels to wiciec to take methadone a substitute drug at the addiction clinic of the psychiatric hospital. After using various drugs he started taking fentanyl the strongest of all opiates. Fentanyl is"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 108.9K engagements
"AI supremacy: The artificial intelligence battle between China USA and Europe DW Documentary The race for supremacy in the age of artificial intelligence has begun. China the USA and Europe are vying for the top spot. So are individual tech companies and start-ups. Who will determine which technologies will shape the future of humanity The documentary follows key figures from the tech industry science and politics who are working on artificial intelligence around the globe. They are tasked with making far-reaching decisions within a very short space of time. How can the technologys potential"
YouTube Link 2024-03-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements
"Oil promises how oil changed a country DW Documentary When oil was discovered in Ghana in [----] the country began to dream big. It dreamed that the black gold would bring economic upswing and long-awaited prosperity to its nation. But what happens when dreams and globalization meet The global economy continues to rely on oil but the so-called black gold is becoming scarce. If a country has oil so we tend to believe it has all it needs to become a wealthy country. When oil was discovered in Ghana in [----] Ghanaians also believed that economic prosperity would soon sweep over their country. By"
YouTube Link 2020-12-03T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.6M engagements
"How artificial light threatens nature DW Documentary Light can be deadly. Many animals and plants are threatened by artificial light. Numerous organisms have found their evolutionary niche in the dark of night and now have to adapt to bright nights. Not all of them succeed. More than half of all animals are nocturnal. Their sensory organs their behavior their orientation and their metabolism are adapted to darkness moonlight and starlight. But in todays modern world countless artificial light sources create something called light smog. This light pollution is generated in cities villages and"
YouTube Link 2024-01-11T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 146.4K 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, [----] 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, 545.1K 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
"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
"Exploiting the poor sex slavery in Europe DW Documentary All they want to do is escape poverty but they end up in the hands of sex traffickers. Women from Romania in particular sometimes fall prey to criminal networks while seeking a better life in Germany. And for the most part the criminals go undetected - because sex work is a perfectly legal job in Germany provided its consensual. But estimates suggest that up to [--] percent of the women are forced into the sex trade. Human beings are a lucrative commodity for organized crime. Compared to drugs or weapons they cost very little. And they"
YouTube Link 2021-03-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.5M 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, 346.4K 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
"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, 784.7K engagements
"The truth behind fast fashion - Are fashion retailers honest with their customers DW Documentary Fast fashion is cheap worn briefly then discarded leaving behind mountains of used clothing. Producers and retailers promise sustainability and recycling but how sincere is their promise to make new clothing from old Over [---] billion garments per year are produced worldwide and the mountains of textile waste are growing accordingly. The fast fashion industry is responsible for a significant part of this. Where they once brought out four collections a year cheap clothing chains now create up to 52"
YouTube Link 2021-10-19T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 767.6K engagements
"The power of the drugs mafia - Cocaine and the Netherlands DW Documentary Organized crime in The Netherlands is flourishing in tandem with the cocaine trade. A key witness is shot dead along with his lawyer. A journalist is murdered in downtown Amsterdam. The drugs mafia earns billions and deploys increasingly brutal tactics. For years the Dutch authorities thought they had this so-called Mocro mafia under control. But at the latest with the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries it has become clear that organized crime is shaking The Netherlands to its very core. "Its a battle for power and"
YouTube Link 2022-04-12T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 6.2M 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, 219.9K 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, 415.4K engagements
"The EU's fight against corruption DW Documentary Laura Kvesi is leading the European Union's fight against corruption. Since becoming head of the European Public Prosecutor's Office in [----] shes launched a series of anti-fraud casesand won. Criminals take advantage of legal loopholes to pocket the sales tax on sportscars and other luxury products. Some fraud schemes have far more serious - sometimes deadly - sequences. In February [----] a head-on collision between two trains in Greece claimed the lives of [--] people. EU funds allocated to fit the railway signaling network with an alert system"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 180.3K engagements
"The Big Four - Accounting firms under scrutiny DW Documentary The Wirecard scandal brought the role of big auditing firms into focus. Their work is supposed to create trust in companies. But are appearances deceptive EY PwC KPMG and Deloitte: these "Big Four" auditing firms are hardly household names. Yet they play a key role in the global economy. They have also all been at the center of a number of major financial scandals. For ten years auditors at EY (Ernst & Young) certified Wirecard's annual financial statements. They failed to uncover that a network of fraudsters were using accounting"
YouTube Link 2022-07-28T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.3M 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, 891.2K 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, 287.7K engagements
"Dictators drugs discord - Latin America and the USA (2/3) DW Documentary Nearly all of Latin Americas crises have been shaped by the United States. In the 1980s the US supported anti-communist forces in Nicaragua and the controversial strongman Manuel Noriega in Panama. In the early 1980s Panama avoided a civil war but a shadowy figure came to power: Manuel Noriega a long-time CIA agent and protg of the United States. His main opponent guerrilla leader Hugo Spadafora accused Noriega of drug trafficking. In [----] the US Department of Justice in Florida brought charges against Noriega including"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:15Z 6.3M followers, 212.7K 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, 294.6K 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
"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, 492.1K engagements
"Shifting powers - NATO and the Global South DW Documentary NATO calls itself the strongest and most successful defense alliance in the world. But this view is not universal. Countries in Africa and Asia regard the organization with skepticism and distrust accusing it of double standards and hypocrisy. Russias war on Ukraine has further divided the world and revealed a deep disconnect between NATO countries and the so-called Global South. The West considers Russias aggression as a blatant violation of international law. Emerging powers like India or South Africa however refuse to cut ties with"
YouTube Link 2024-07-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 779.7K 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
"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, 72.7K 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
"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
"The global organ trafficking network DW Documentary On the internet the offer looks very serious: a start to a new life without dialysis with a new kidney in just a few weeks. A glimmer of hope for seriously ill people who have been waiting for years for a donor organ. Behind it all is a notorious network of international organ traffickers. We have been following the trail for months. At the center is a transplant clinic in Eldoret Kenya where patients from Germany and Israel in particular meet donors from countries in the Caucasus such as Azerbaijan. There are also young Kenyans who are"
YouTube Link 2025-04-14T17:11Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Urban foraging for food - Fresh tasty and free DW Documentary More and more city dwellers are collecting food in the asphalt jungle. They harvest herbs by the roadside and grow wild vegetables in cracks in the concrete. For these modern foragers and hunters the food is free tasty and more varied than in the supermarket. Christian Amys is an urban foraging professional. He forages for fresh food in his hometown of Brighton. For him the English coastal city is an urban Garden of Eden. Christian finds wild vegetables and herbs in places where most people would never expect to find food. The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-18T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 119.3K 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, 665.7K engagements
"The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences DW Documentary Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic on [--] March [----]. The deadly disease spread so quickly around the world that it could not be contained with known measures. It was the beginning of a two-year state of emergency. To many it felt like something out of a disaster movie. This film relates how a number of people across Europe dealt with the crisis. Initially the world was gripped by fear of this unknown virus that spread through the air that we breathe. In countries like Italy the number of deaths rose so fast that medical"
YouTube Link 2025-03-08T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 129.5K 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
"Wildlife in the city - How animals adapt to humans DW Documentary Nature often struggles in the concrete jungles of growing cities. But many animals manage to adapt to the new conditions thanks to changes in behavior new survival strategies and sometimes even genetic changes. The film shows how animals in urban areas live alongside humans develop new skills and learn habits and behaviors that are suited for life in large cities. While urbanization is changing the way humans live around the globe it has also opened a new chapter in the evolution of animals. But the question remains: how can we"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 64.9K 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, 190.5K 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
"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
"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, 104.6K 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, 152.7K engagements
"Final days full of life - Hospice stories DW Documentary Here death is ever-present. In hospices carers and volunteers provide end-of-life support to people who are seriously ill and dying. Their goal is for people to be able to experiences their final weeks and days with dignity as free from fear as possible. Paul Buchholz has been working at a hospice in Rostock a city in northern Germany for [--] years. With kindness and respect he tries to make his guests' last weeks or days as carefree and pleasant as possible. Ralf Lwenhagen has worked in agriculture for most of his life. He never went to"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 45.1K engagements
"Death on the Matterhorn: Why climbers underestimate the danger DW Documentary The Matterhorn is one of the worlds most famous mountains and amongst the deadliest. Since it was first ascended in [----] over [---] climbers have lost their lives on the peak. Despite modern infrastructure and global awareness of the risks tragedy strikes the Matterhorn again and again. This film asks why so many climbers misjudge the risks. Death on the Matterhorn follows mountain guide and head of rescue operations Anjan Truffer up to Solvay Bivouac one of the mountain's high-altitude huts. It shows how Edith Lehner"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 775.4K 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, 321.2K 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, 212.5K engagements
"Wolf children in Lithuania - The forgotten orphans of World War Two DW Documentary Luise was four when she fled Knigsberg for Lithuania. She was given a Lithuanian name and forbidden from speaking German. The end of World War Two changed not only the borders but also countless liveslike Luises. She was one of hundreds of what now referred to as 'wolf children' who fought to survive without their parents all alone in East Prussia and the Baltics. The mass exodus from East Prussia deeply affected children. In northern East Prussia around Knigsberg tens of thousands of people died from disease"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 131.3K engagements
"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, 11.6M engagements
"Opioid crisis in the US - Business & addiction (1/2) DW Documentary The United States has a huge drug problem: cheap opioids thousands of deaths. President Trump blames Latin American cartels. But it all began [--] years ago quite legally in the United States. The Sackler family owners of Purdue Pharma brought the prescription painkiller OxyContin - containing the highly potent opioid oxycodone - onto the market unleashing one of the greatest health disasters in the history of the United States. With hundreds of sales representatives they pressured doctors in economically disadvantaged regions"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 98.8K 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, 734.5K engagements
"The Basque Country and ETA DW Documentary The Basque terrorist organization ETA is a thing of the past. But be they behind bars or walking around in freedom the treatment of former ETA members is controversial and divisive. ETA waged a violent struggle for an independent Basque country for over [--] years killing more than [---] people in the process before finally disbanding in May [----]. But what has become of ETAs former members and supporters now that it no longer exists Two hundred and twenty one of them are currently still in prisons across Spain and their families are demanding their"
YouTube Link 2019-08-09T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 161.2K 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, 737.8K 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, 93.8K engagements
"Looking for love ❤ on the Faroe Islands DW Documentary Around [--] thousand people live on the Faroe Islands. But too many of them are men. Faroese women go abroad to study. Many dont return. Men stay behind to live off the sea. Now the islands are enjoying a growing influx of women from the Philippines. Antonette gets her folk dress out of the closet. Like a native Faroese woman shes getting ready for the lavska the national holiday of the Faroe Islands. The 36-year-old actually comes from the metropolis of Manila. But life in the Philippines was too loud stressful and uncertain for her."
YouTube Link 2020-08-03T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Humans and multitasking - How much can we do simultaneously DW Documentary Can humans multitask Scientists are examining how trying to do as many things as possible at the same time is affecting our brains - and our souls. Making phone calls while driving checking social media at work listening to music while studying maintaining efficiency while working from home. Many companies still regard the capacity to multitask as a crucial workplace skill. But is this approach to work and life really effective This documentary explores the phenomenon through a wide variety of disciplinary lenses"
YouTube Link 2022-12-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 196.8K engagements
"By train through Thailand's West DW Documentary Winding rivers. Countless canals. A rushing waterfall. Elephants come here to bathe while local people build their houses on stilts: Water the elixir of life is everywhere in western Thailand. And the railroad follows its course. The canals that criss-cross Thailand are known as khlongs. Trains in the region often travel across water - as well as over the bridge on the River Kwai that became world-famous thanks to a feature film. This journey begins in Mae Klong on the Gulf of Thailand. Here the train passes through a market that takes place"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 818.5K 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, 374.8K 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, 17.7K 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
"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, 159.1K 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
"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, 1.5M 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
"Can Norways wild salmon be saved DW Documentary Factory farming is threatening to wipe out wild salmon populations in Norway - due to the dramatic spread of parasitic salmon lice. Can the wild salmon still be saved On Norway's vast salmon farms a parasite is causing mass deaths of fish. Salmon lice have gotten out of control infesting not just farmed salmon but also the wild salmon that swim between the sea and Norway's rivers. The parasites are finding their way into open water from the open-net cages of off-shore salmon farms where millions of fish swim. Fishing enthusiasts scientists and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 932.8K 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, 386.7K engagements
"Venezuela's political prisoners DW Documentary A new "amnesty law" announced by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. It also includes plans to shut down El Helicoide one of the largest detention centers in the capital Caracas. For human rights activists like Edward Ocarz the announcement has been received as a "message of hope." He was detained for several months at a prison outside the capital. Local NGOs estimate there are still over [---] political prisoners in Venezuela. #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #venezuela ______ We kindly"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T14:01Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Copper and the dark side of the energy transition DW Documentary The transition to green energy is crucial for the future health of the planet. But it requires vast amounts of copper. The growth in electric cars and renewable technologies in particular demand high volumes of the metal - which is often mined in South America at a huge cost to the environment. One of the most important raw materials for key technologies in the energy transition is copper. For years now the metals price has been rising steadily and has now reached unprecedented levels. Copper mines and copper production is a"
YouTube Link 2023-03-10T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M 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, 5.3M engagements
"Seychelles uncovered: The heroin crisis in paradise DW Documentary Beneath the beauty the Seychelles harbor a shocking secret: Its estimated around 10% of the adult population is addicted to heroin. Drug trafficking and corruption reign. The Seychelles renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters seems like the perfect vacation destination. But the idyllic archipelago is facing a grim crisis: it has the highest rates of Heroin addiction in the world estimated at around 10% of the adult population. And the country is a hub on one of the worlds biggest drug trafficking routes."
YouTube Link 2025-01-29T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 1.2M 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, 1.7M engagements
"Europes deadly migration policy DW Documentary Migrants continue to try and reach Europe via the Mediterranean. To stop them European governments are giving billions of Euros to North African countries. Their security forces are expected to stop the migrants -- with deadly consequences. The European Union is investing money in equipping and training North African security forces with the aim of stopping migrants to Europe before they reach the Mediterranean coast. However this approach is causing enormous human suffering that has so far gone largely unnoticed by the European public. In this"
YouTube Link 2024-11-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 306.6K engagements
"Burnout - When does work start feeling pointless DW Documentary Superfluous meetings endless paperwork and incompetent managers - sound familiar Jobs that entail a steady stream of seemingly pointless demands can damage our health in the long-term. This film takes a humorous look at how we waste potentially valuable time in the workplace. In an ideal scenario work is fulfilling. But many people in office jobs find their daily work is making them miserable. Of course it could be argued that the dissatisfaction of these employees is mainly a by-product of industrialization. Theyre in secure"
YouTube Link 2024-04-27T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Visiting North Korea DW Documentary Few tourists manage to peek behind the iron curtain of North Korea's dictatorship. But the journalist Luca Faccio managed to visit Kim Jong Un's regime. Anyone venturing behind the worlds last Iron Curtain into North Korea will experience a very different country to the one we know only through the usual images of rocket launches and mass rallies. The country is ruled by the dictator Kim Jong Un whom the people worship - or are made to worship - as a god-like father figure. Little is known about daily life in North Korea because all images that reach the"
YouTube Link 2017-12-29T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 8.5M engagements
"Germany is struggling DW Documentary Germany is facing a number of major issues. High energy costs bureaucratic delays inflation and a crumbling infrastructure among other problems have weakened Europe's biggest economy. Many in Germany are struggling to make ends meet and rely on the kindness of volunteers and workers at the countrys social institutions. On February [--] Germans will elect a new government. But for many in need hope for change remains low. Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #Germany #Germanelections #democracy #BTW25 #poverty ______ We"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T17:21Z 6.3M followers, 961.4K 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, 552.9K engagements
"Forced to deceive: Inside the cyber mafia and online scams DW Documentary More than ever digital platforms are being used for manipulation and blackmail. This documentary goes behind the scenes of a cruel online world and shows just how close the danger is. When an opportunity for love or big money beckons online it can be hard to say no -- or even question what is happening. But in the case of online scams the dream relationship turns into a nightmare of merciless blackmail and lost savings. This documentary follows both victims and former perpetrators of online scams. A young man from the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 81.1K engagements
"Fruit and veg paradise Iceland - Using volcanic energy in farming DW Documentary Not far from the Arctic Circle Iceland has a harsh climate. Nonetheless almost every type of vegetable now grows here. How is the country becoming a vegetable paradise The answer is found underground: Iceland uses volcanic energy to heat greenhouses. Tmas Ponzi grows tomatoes that are every bit as good as those from Italy. Outside the temperature is just [--] degrees Celsius but inside his greenhouse it is a pleasant [--] degrees ideal conditions for this nightshade plant. The software developer now grows over 30"
YouTube Link 2025-12-07T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 438.6K engagements
"Crisis in Venezuela - Maduro's ongoing power struggle DW Documentary Nicols Maduro has been president of Venezuela since [----]. He rules the country which faces grave political and economic problems with an iron fist. Despite massive criticism from home and abroad Maduro is clinging to power. Successfully so far. Venezuela experienced many dramatic events in recent decades. There was the "Bolivarian Revolution" started by Hugo Chvez who was elected president in [----] and introduced a socialist system to the country. There were also attempted coups violent protests and severe economic crises"
YouTube Link 2024-10-23T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 2.4M 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
"Deep-sea mysteries - A 5-week research mission in the Atlantic DW Documentary Aboard the research vessel Meteor scientists venture into the vast Atlantic. Five weeks in tight quarters push the team beyond its limits. Their mission: to study unknown species and habitats at the bottom of the sea. It's [--] a.m. in the middle of the Atlantic and Meteor is surrounded by darkness. But the [--] men and women on board are wide awake. All eyes are on the ship's crane as it hauls a "box corer" - a mechanical sample collector - from a depth of five kilometers. The heavy seas cause it to slam against the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 119.7K engagements
"Liberland: Crypto paradise or libertarian illusion DW Documentary Liberland is a country that doesnt officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. Its a libertarian utopia thats finding more supporters worldwide. After the Yugoslav Wars the border between Serbia and Croatia along the Danube river remained unresolved. Vit Jedlika a former politician from the Czech Republic took advantage of this situation. He proclaimed the "Free Republic of Liberland on a seven-square-kilometer piece of land in [----]. Liberland is not internationally recognized and its president"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 28.1K 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, 278.9K engagements
"Migrants in Niger DW Documentary Niger is a principal transit country for migrants. Now the journey has become harder. That has less to do with the recent military putsch and more with laws enacted some years ago. A report completed before the military coup. In the desert of northern Niger thousands of people are struggling to survive. Theyve been deported from Algeria some even tortured there. Now theyre trying to make their way to the larger oasis town of Agadez which has been turned into a bottleneck on the road to Europe. The situation here has been steadily deteriorating since [----]. The"
YouTube Link 2023-08-07T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 121K engagements
"The world of Chinas President Xi Jinping DW Documentary President Xi Jinping wants to establish the People's Republic of China as the leading world power of tomorrow. Never before has China been so successful and pursued such ambitious goals. And never before has China so upset the global political balance. The person largely responsible for Chinas dramatic shift is the President of the People's Republic Xi Jinping. As the key figure in Chinese politics he has steered the communist country with sober pragmatism and calculation since [----]. In terms of domestic policy Xi strives for the"
YouTube Link 2022-07-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"New quantum computers - Potential and pitfalls DW Documentary A new supercomputer is slated to make it possible to reduce animal experiments and perhaps to cure cancer. The hype surrounding quantum computing is inspiring numerous industries raising claims that it could help solve the problem of storing renewable energy or that it could help revolutionize the logistics sector. A Swiss start-up that produces artificial lungs is looking towards quantum algorithms to become more efficient and for example help find a cure for cancer and rendering experiments on animals redundant. A private"
YouTube Link 2024-03-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 726.5K 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, 19.6M engagements
"The Sikhs - Between India and Pakistan DW Documentary India and Pakistan traditionally have hostile relations but there is hope on one front at least. In order to enable the Sikhs from India to make a pilgrimage to one of their holiest shrines a "peace corridor" has been opened between India and Pakistan. Urdu and Hindi subtitles are available. Sikhs constitute the fourth largest religious community in India but find themselves caught between India and Pakistan between Hindus and Muslims. The majority of Sikhs worldwide live on the Indian subcontinent. The hostile relations between India and"
YouTube Link 2020-01-21T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Africa's looted art DW Documentary Africas colonial overlords brutally stripped it of countless cultural treasures. Now the fate of these items is being hotly debated in Europe and Africa as well. Some say the pieces should be returned while others have reservations. European museums proudly present art and cultural artifacts from all over the world. But until recently many of them have never considered their own complicity in the brutal ways in which the pieces were acquired. Only slowly are they starting to include the people to whose ancestors these artifacts once belonged in their"
YouTube Link 2020-09-02T18:30Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Mozambique's rubies: A blessing or a curse DW Documentary Rubies are increasingly prized on the international gemstone market. The world's largest ruby mine is in northern Mozambique where thousands of people are fleeing extremist militias. Can the lucrative business improve the lives of the people there The mine's executives have a clear-cut position: They say they pay the taxes they owe and Mozambique's government should use the money to build schools in the region ensure security and fight poverty. They say the mine alone can't provide a livelihood to the entire region. Meanwhile some"
YouTube Link 2022-08-29T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 477.2K engagements
"The social media beauty cult DW Documentary Social media are influencing the way women feel about their own bodies. Young women in particular are constantly being confronted with pictures of beautiful female bodies online - images which have almost always been digitally enhanced. This documentary take a long and alarming look at young women whose everyday lives are dictated by the search for bodily perfection. The more users click their way through Instagram Facebook and so on the greater their dissatisfaction with their own appearance becomes. Hardly anyone can escape the pull of this"
YouTube Link 2019-08-08T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Alexander von Humboldt in the Americas Part [--] DW Documentary In celebration of Alexander von Humboldts 250th birthday we invite you to learn all about the adventurous life of the great German natural scientist in seven short documentaries. In the first installment following in Humboldt's footsteps DW's reporter hears from historian Segundo Moreno in Quito how important the German scientist-explorer still is. And Latin America's first licensed female mountain guide takes you up 'Humboldt's volcano' Chimborazo. Find the full playlist here:"
YouTube Link 2019-09-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 59.9K 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
"Moldova: In the shadow of Putins war DW Documentary The people of Moldova have been living in fear since the Russian attack on the Ukraine. Their nation could be next on Moscows list. Russian politicians and propagandists issue outright threats even including the prospect of an invasion. Its a danger also recognized by Maia Sandu the countrys pro-European President: "Were seeing military activities close to the borders of the Republic of Moldova. This is a dramatic situation for our neighbors. For us its extremely threatening." The concern is justified. Since [----] Moscow has controlled the"
YouTube Link 2023-08-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M 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
"India: Exploring Delhi DW Documentary India's big cities are famous for their lively hustle and bustle. A documentary exploring beauty justice health and beer in Indias capital territory Delhi. Delhi has a population of almost twenty million and to film-maker Markus Spieker it sometimes seems as if Delhi has twice as many stories to tell: stories ranging from the traditional to the modern from happiness to misery. He takes the viewer into the heart of the Old Town and into the modern Cyberhub into malodorous canteens and exclusive restaurants. India is a country with incredible stories and"
YouTube Link 2018-02-22T09:38Z 6.3M followers, 777.3K engagements
"Severe housing shortage in Dublin DW Documentary Ireland one of the most expensive countries in Europe to live in is facing a severe housing shortage. Dublin is particularly affected. The few properties that are left can only be rented at extremely high prices. Fewer and fewer people can afford to live in the city. Not only are rents increasing so is homelessness. Irelands housing market has been a problem since the [----] financial crisis. #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"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 19.4K engagements
"Switzerland: A haven for Russian money DW Documentary Despite sanctions against Russia asset managers are said to have hidden money belonging to Putins confidants. This documentary follows the trail of shadow bankers and high-ranking Russian officials to Switzerland. Private jets and villas bank accounts and financial assets: Switzerland is coming under criticism from the international community. Have Swiss asset managers and well-known institutions circumvented sanctions against wealthy Russians with good connections to the Kremlin When the Russian army invaded Ukraine in February [----] the"
YouTube Link 2024-05-27T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M 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
"How cash is becoming a thing of the past DW Documentary (Banking documentary) Cashless payments are on the rise. They are fast easy and convenient. Worldwide cashless transactions have become the norm. But Germanys central bank and government are still clinging on to cash. Can they stop the move towards a cashless society Our documentary shows who is behind the worldwide anti-cash lobby. Banks want to get rid of coins and bills for cost reasons and politicians think less cash will cut the rug out from under criminals and terrorists. Central bankers want to abolish cash because it would make"
YouTube Link 2018-11-21T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.3M engagements
"Destructive invaders: Calico crayfish threaten species diversity DW Documentary They eat and reproduce at record speed - calico crayfish. In its quest for more information about the species this report finds tens of thousands of crayfish in just one pool along the upper Rhine River. Can this invasive creature still be stopped The last remaining habitats of amphibians and dragonflies are at risk. Calico crayfish are endangering biodiversity along the upper Rhine. These crayfish can strip entire biotopes bare. They've completely destroyed a project to reintroduce marsh turtles costing millions"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 119.6K engagements
"Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us Us & Them DW Documentary 4K UHD Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us all In Japan AI-driven technology promises better lives for an aging population. But researchers in Silicon Valley are warning of untamable forces being unleashed and even human extinction. Will artificial intelligence make life better for humans or lead to our downfall As developers race toward implementing AI in every aspect of our lives it is already showing promise in areas like medicine. But what if it is used for nefarious purposes In Japan the inventor and"
YouTube Link 2024-09-01T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 98.4K engagements
"Drones hackers and mercenaries - The future of war DW Documentary A shadow war is a war that officially does not exist. As mercenaries hackers and drones take over the role armies once played shadow wars are on the rise. States are evading their responsibilities and driving the privatization of violence. War in the grey-zone is a booming business: Mercenaries and digital weaponry regularly carry out attacks while those giving orders remain in the shadows. Despite its superior army the U.S. exhausted its military resources in two seemingly endless wars. Now the superpower is finally bringing"
YouTube Link 2022-04-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3M engagements
"The worlds first underwater greenhouses DW Documentary Could underwater farms be a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture 🌊🌱 Nemos Garden started in [----]. Since then all kinds of herbs fruits vegetables and even mushrooms have been grown there.🍄🟫 The underwater domes provide plants with a safe and stable environment constant light and no pests or no significant changes in temperature which is especially important considering the impacts of climate change. The domes themselves are also durable and can provide a safe haven for marine life. 🐡 However setting up and managing"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 16.4K engagements
"How does touch affect our mental and physical health DW Documentary Touch shapes us as humans. Indeed touch is fundamental to what makes us social beings. Touch influences how we perceive stress and pain who we trust and who we fear. How does this work And what happens to us in the absence of touch Gentle touch is vital for us humans. It creates the first contact with the world for newborns giving us a sense of security and belonging. Touch influences our immune system and on our feelings for our fellow human beings. Especially strong feelings such as love or compassion can be better conveyed"
YouTube Link 2022-04-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M engagements
"Amazon Jeff Bezos and collecting data DW Documentary No company stores more data than Amazon the former online bookseller. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world. Every second Euro in online trading is spent at Amazon. Is the IT giant with its unabated growth about to turn our economic system upside down Amazon is a machine that can simultaneously observe compare and analyze more than [---] million people worldwide. The company is not just a marketplace market supervisor and provider of more and more services and consumer items - it also controls all the data streams in"
YouTube Link 2019-05-10T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.8M engagements
"A global longevity movement - Eternal life with biohacking DW Documentary A global longevity movement promises to decelerate the ageing process. Or even avoid it altogether. But just how realistic are the claims of biohacking and self-optimization And who can afford it anyway YouTuber Anastasia wants to stay young forever and a researcher in the USA promises that people can live up to [---] years. Bryan Johnson is following the radical Dont Die program to become immortal. The tech billionaire lives by strict rules eats the same thing every day and avoids all forms of risk. At his home in Los"
YouTube Link 2025-05-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 86.9K engagements
"Pyramids dark matter & the Big Bang theory - Whats holding our universe together DW Documentary Without elementary particles thered be no X-Ray machines no Internet and no electricity. Because some elementary particles penetrate matter without destroying it theyre a boon for scientific and medical applications. But have all the elementary particles been discovered Researchers are endeavoring to answer that question. Theyre decoding the protein structure of viruses or showing us cavities in the Egyptian pyramids. If scientists at the research center German Electron Synchroton (DESY) succeed in"
YouTube Link 2024-03-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 866.1K engagements
"The New Silk Road Part 2: From Kyrgyzstan to Duisburg DW Documentary The New Silk Road is a mammoth project meant to connect China with the West. Its a gigantic infrastructure project that Beijing says will benefit all. But this two-part documentary shows another side: of Chinas self-interest and geopolitical ambitions. China's path to global power leads through the legendary trade road. Our authors travel west on two separate paths: One team follows the sea route along which China is expanding its support bases while the other follows the ancient Silk Road through Central Asia. Their journey"
YouTube Link 2019-07-20T16:30Z 6.3M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Rich and poor - The growing wealth gap in Germany DW Documentary Germany is one of the wealthiest countries in the world but the gap between rich and poor continues to grow. Whats it like to live in Germany when you hardly have any money left for groceries at the end of the month And whats it like when you have so much money that you can barely spend it all We tell the stories behind the bank statements and ask why Germany is a rich country with poor people. Elke for example lives off welfare. When she cooks her priority is giving her daughter enough to eat. Elke eats the leftovers. Boris a"
YouTube Link 2023-01-19T18:05Z 6.3M followers, 766K engagements
"Iceland: Using volcanic energy to grow tropical fruits DW Documentary A country once known for a traditional diet consisting mainly of fish meat and fermented foods is now producing its own vegetables and even experimenting with tropical crops in one of the worlds harshest climates. Thanks to an incredible geothermal network that heats 90% of homes Iceland has turned natural volcanic energy into a national advantage. Greenhouses warmed by this heat now grow nearly all of the countrys cucumbers and most of its tomatoes cutting dependence on imports from mainland Europe. Researchers in"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T14:00Z 6.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Safeguarding the rainforests - The future of palm oil DW Documentary Palm oil can be found in countless products in supermarkets around the world. Producing it involves clearing huge areas of rainforest. But there are more sustainable methods and alternatives. The unchecked expansion of oil palm plantations poses a threat to the climate biodiversity and the habitats of many animal species. Among the alternative options to palm oil is an innovative idea from Germany. Ludovic Gerboin was frustrated by a problem that plagues him and many bakers: the amount of unsold leftover bread at the end of"
YouTube Link 2023-05-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 164.6K engagements
"Is our future on water - Cities on the ocean DW Documentary Cities floating on the ocean. It sounds like science fiction but could soon become reality. Researchers are developing concepts for life on water - on a grand scale. Initial tests are promising. Is success a genuine possibility Over half of humanity lives near the coast. But in many places flooding is a constant threat forcing entire populations to search for new habitats. Paradoxically these could be located directly on the water. Cities floating on the ocean. It sounds like science fiction but could soon become reality."
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 73.9K engagements
"Behind Asia's cyber slavery DW Documentary They scam unsuspecting victims all across the world but they are victims themselves. Thousands of people are trafficked worldwide into Myanmar's war-torn east where they are forced to trick people in Europe the US and China into scam schemes. At KK Park one of the most notorious facilities those who refuse risk torture and even murder. Their only hope are a handful of aid workers trying to help them escape. DW's investigative unit goes to the borderlands of Thailand and Myanmar to track down the perpetrators behind this multi-million-euro operation."
YouTube Link 2024-01-29T17:41Z 6.3M followers, 1M engagements
"Silicone sex - When men love dolls DW Documentary For some men lifelike love dolls are no longer just sex toys but relationships substitutes. Dolls made of silicone or TPE a silicone-like plastic are selling like hot cakes to people from all social classes in Europe. New generation realistic sex dolls are becoming more and more technically sophisticated and ever more popular. Europe's first doll brothel recently opened in Barcelona quickly followed by ones in Britain Germany and France. Enthusiasts and collectors of silicone ladies say this shows they are slowly becoming part of Europe's"
YouTube Link 2019-06-29T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.7M engagements
"The mysterious disease that affects millions of people worldwide DW Documentary ME/CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a severe neuroimmunological disease. Not much is known about the disease and there is virtually no treatment. However recent studies show that the effects of chronic post-Covid-19 syndrome greatly resemble ME/CFS. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or ME/CFS is a devastating disease. It often leads to a high degree of physical disability. Some 17-24 million people are affected by ME/CFS worldwide with women affected more often than men. Despite this large"
YouTube Link 2022-04-07T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.3M engagements
"How the elite police force RAB terrorizes the people of Bangladesh DW Documentary When Bangladeshs men in black arrive usually late at night its like death has come knocking on your door: Bangladeshs Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is an elite police unit that was founded in [----] to fight terror and crime. For years the United States and other Western countries played an important role in training and equipping the force despite allegations of wide-spread human rights violations. It would take until [----] for the US to stop funding RAB followed by sanctions in late [----]. Now for the first time"
YouTube Link 2023-04-03T09:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.6M engagements
"What became of the riches of East Germany's socialist party DW Documentary The hunt for the assets of the former East Germanys ruling party has the hallmarks of a thriller. There are dubious characters bags of cash and key witnesses who suddenly die. At its heart is the question: How do you stash away [--] billion marks After the fall of the Berlin Wall with the Cold War over and German reunification on the horizon lawyer and politician Gregor Gysi inherited a fortune worth billions. Hardly anyone knew about the wealth of East Germanys ruling party the SED. Gysi became the revamped partys new"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 186.2K engagements
"Untouched nature in Albania DW Documentary Spectacular scenery and a culture brimming with hospitality fascinated one mountain guide so much that he put together a very special trekking route through Albania. Mountain guide Martin Plankensteiner from South Tyrol in the Italian Alps has spent years working with Albanian farmers to curate a tour unlike any other in Europe. Watch the full documentary Albania's mysterious North on the DW Documentary YouTube channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #Albania #nature #mountains ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines."
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 22.9K engagements
"Stories of survival in Sudan DW Documentary A journey into a forgotten conflict. Ten million people have been displaced by the civil war in Sudan more than in any other crisis worldwide. Of Sudans internally displaced persons a quarter of a million have found refuge in the Nuba Mountains in the South of the country. The area is difficult to get to. With so few reports from the region reaching a global audience DW reporter Mariel Mller traveled there to get first-hand accounts from those affected by the war. As is so often the case women have suffered the most. Three of them share their"
YouTube Link 2024-02-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 173.9K engagements
"Toxic tourism and rising rent in Mallorca DW Documentary Mallorca has long been a popular holiday destination known for its vibrant nightlife and sandy beaches. But the surge in tourism and short-term rentals is driving up housing costs pushing out locals who can no longer afford to pay rising rents. In [----] Spain introduced new housing law intended to regulate the rental market. But so far the regional government has largely left the real estate sector in the hands of private investors further fueling competition between tourists and locals for available housing. Find out more in Tourism's"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 28.4K engagements
"Return to Auschwitz DW Documentary Lea Roth Peter Somogyi and Alex Spilberg were deported to Auschwitz when they were children. Their families were exterminated but they survived. Together with their descendants they return to the grounds of the infamous death camp. All three of them attribute their survival to pure luck. Peter Somogyi for example had a twin brother and was therefore interesting to the camps doctor the infamous Josef Mengele who conducted experiments on the twins. They all had to watch together as their families were sent to the gas chambers. Its shocking to them that people"
YouTube Link 2020-05-11T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 223.3K engagements
"How climate change threatens coffee production DW Documentary Climate change could halve the amount of land suitable for coffee production by [----]. In a bid to save one of the worlds most popular drinks many people are busy experimenting with more resilient coffee varieties and sustainable growing methods. In Uganda about [---] million smallholders make their living growing coffee. Coffee beans are one of the East African countrys most important exports. But droughts torrential rain and pest damage are increasing problems. The most common types of coffee Arabica and Robusta are at risk because"
YouTube Link 2024-10-01T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 699K engagements
"Little Hanoi in Berlin - A scent of home for Vietnamese expats DW Documentary Berlin's Dong Xuan Center has been a taste of home for Vietnamese expats since German unification. Find out more in THE SCENT OF HOME - ENCOUNTERS IN LITTLE HANOI. Complete with a market and even a library the hub attracts locals and tourists alike. Founded by the Vietnamese community after the fall of the Berlin wall the Dong Xuan Center now houses the city's largest Asian market and offers ingredients and flavors to satisfy every taste palate. ____________ Exciting powerful and informative DW Documentary is always"
YouTube Link 2017-01-13T11:43Z 6.3M followers, 78.5K engagements
"Suharto's long shadow - Indonesia struggles with its past DW Documentary Indonesia 1998: Toppling Suharto and the bloody path to democracy. Three affected people report how protests violence and hope etched their lives. After [--] years of President Suhartos authoritarian rule student voices of protest were growing ever louder. Their demands: democracy and human rights. Some would pay with their lives in the ensuing clashes with army and police looting mass rapes and incitement against ethnic minorities. Tragedies that brought the Suharto regime to an end and ushered in a new period of reform"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T17:01Z 6.3M followers, 18.6K 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, 42.1K engagements
"China's grab for the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization DW Documentary China has headed the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) since [----]. During this time the country has restructured the organizations personnel. Critics complain that China is advancing its own interests using the UN's largest specialized agency. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) headquartered in Rome is responsible for food and agriculture worldwide. It is the UN's largest specialized agency. It collects data on the agricultural sector and develops projects to help people access better nutrition -"
YouTube Link 2024-02-09T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 835.6K engagements
"Rivers at risk - Water crisis on four continents DW Documentary Water is scarce but global demand continues to rise. Humanity is facing serious disputes over our most important resource. What impact is our lifestyle having on our planet's water cycles Along six rivers on four continents the documentary explores the question of why this vital resource water is becoming increasingly scarce - and whos responsible. [--] per cent of fresh water is used in agriculture. And a large proportion of this goes into the production of animal feed. Our excessive meat consumption is partly to blame for the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-22T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The climate change puzzle DW Documentary Protecting the planet can be a difficult task. 🌍 Despite warnings from scientists about climate change and countless climate conferences political and industrial action is still lacking. But could tackling the issue also be more complex Some scientists argue that our brains could be at the root of the problem. 🧠 Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #climatechange #enviroment ______ 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 2024-10-19T13:01Z 6.3M followers, 11.1K 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
"The Berlin Wall - How it worked DW Documentary The Berlin Wall stood from [----] to [----] dividing the city of Berlin. [--] years later a trip back in time exploring the division of East and West Germany when Berlin was walled in. _______ Exciting powerful and informative DW Documentary is always close to current affairs and international events. Our eclectic mix of award-winning films and reports take you straight to the heart of the story. Dive into different cultures journey across distant lands and discover the inner workings of modern-day life. Subscribe and explore the world around you every"
YouTube Link 2018-02-05T16:23Z 6.3M followers, 759.8K engagements
"The chasm between rich and poor - Homeless in the wealthy West DW Documentary The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in many developed nations. The result: more and more people are finding themselves homeless with women making up the fastest growing affected group. They live in their cars or camper vans sleep on friends couches or end up in short-term accommodation: Homelessness in industrialized nations is a growing problem and increasingly affects the middle class as well as the poor. While the wealthy can also lose everything the middle classes are the ones coming under more and"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Indonesia: Diversity under threat DW Documentary Indonesia is considered a model state for diversity and tolerance but there are increasing indications that Islamists are gaining more influence in the most populous Muslim country in the world. Far more Muslims live in Indonesia than in the Middle East. The archipelago is made up of more than [-----] islands and home to [---] million people. Following the end of the brutal Suharto dictatorship in [----] Indonesia became a model for a democratic Muslim majority state. But in recent years Islamist groups have gained influence. The report begins in"
YouTube Link 2020-05-27T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Afro Germany - Being black and German DW Documentary Black and German: news anchor Jana Pareigis has spent her entire life being asked about her skin color and afro hair. What is it like to be Black in Germany What needs to change In our documentary "Afro Germany" Pareigis travels through Germany to speak with other black Germans including rap and hip hop artists and pro footballers and find out what their experiences of racism in Germany have been. "Where are you from" Afro-German journalist Jana Pareigis has heard that question since her early childhood. And shes not alone. Black people"
YouTube Link 2017-03-29T14:48Z 6.3M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Crypto fraud: The OneCoin scandal DW Documentary OneCoin was launched in [----] and billed as the world's largest cryptocurrency. Founder Ruja Ignatova earned many millions of Euros before a tech nerd stepped in to stop the scam - putting himself in danger. Bjrn Bjercke is a blockchain expert. Blockchain is a decentralized database that records transactions in a network and stores them unalterably. All cryptocurrencies in the world are operated on blockchains. OneCoin also claimed to have one. But Bjrn Bjercke knew better. The creators of OneCoin tried to recruit him. They offered him a"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T16:01Z 6.3M followers, 221.2K engagements
"Drones robots and super sperm the future of farming DW Documentary (Farming documentary) The future of farming: Driverless tractors drones and robots. How is the agriculture industry changing as digital technology develops Unmanned tractors controlled via GPS; drones that kill vermin in the fields from above; and highly efficient bull sperm used to produce genetically optimized calves. This is not science fiction. Its the future of farming today. "Smart farming" is the agricultural industry's new buzzword. A survey of almost [---] German farmers has revealed that more than one in two now uses"
YouTube Link 2019-02-07T19:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M 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, 60.6K engagements
"Bosnia's invisible children: Living in dignity DW Documentary During the war in Yugoslavia thousands of Bosnian women were raped and many became pregnant as a result. But their children are even now not recognized as war victims. The NGO "Forgotten Children of War" aims to change that. In Bosnia-Herzegovina they are known as "Nevidljiva djeca"- "invisible children." Their mothers were raped by enemy soldiers during the war in Yugoslavia - and sometimes also by UN peacekeepers. The Leibniz Institute for Social Sciences estimates that between [----] and [----] Bosnian children were born after their"
YouTube Link 2019-10-26T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 837.2K engagements
"More life - Decoding the secret of aging DW Documentary Can the aging process be reversed - or even halted altogether If we manage to decode this final mystery of our human biology we might soon be able to eradicate age-related illnesses like cancer dementia and heart problems. The race to invent the miracle pill is well underway. Today international researchers are getting astonishingly close to realizing humanitys dream of immortality. The hunt for immortality gained traction with the discovery of Costa Ricas so-called "Blue Zone by Luis Rosero-Bixby. In the "Blue Zone on the Nicoya"
YouTube Link 2022-05-28T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M 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
"Martin Luther the Reformation and the nation DW Documentary Martin Luther - how a humble 15th-century monk was able to change the world. Luther was born into a world governed by the Roman Church and a distant emperor. He managed to awaken a national spirit in Germans and become someone they identified with. Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation was what the territories in central Europe were called in the 15th century. It was the era of the Habsburg ruler Charles V who saw himself as ruler by Gods grace and defender of Christian unity. In [----] he said that the sun never set in his empire"
YouTube Link 2017-10-31T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Housing - A human right or big business Us & Them DW Documentary 4K UHD Housing is a recognized human right in Mexico and Canada. But its also big business and a major source of conflict in many countries around the world. In Mexico City Mary Paz Ramirez Valenzuelas days in her home of [--] years are numbered. Her landlords can make more money renting their properties to digital nomads through Airbnb than to locals like Mary Paz. Blocks away travel blogger Kesi Irvin chats with other American digital nomads at her Airbnb about how much more they can afford in Mexico than in big cities back in"
YouTube Link 2024-09-22T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 75.6K 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, 44K engagements
"Living with dementia DW Documentary Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. Over [--] million people worldwide live with dementia a number expected to rise to [---] million by [----] with the greatest increases in low and middle-income countries where 60% of people affected by dementia already live. Studies show that being part of a community being physically active and eating healthily are some of the things that can help maintain the quality of life for dementia patients. #documentary #dwdocs #Germany"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 20.8K engagements
"Siberia: Gazprom a pipeline and the last nomads DW Documentary The Yamal Peninsula in the Arctic is the heart of the Russian energy empire. It is home to the world's largest natural gas reserves. But this is also where the migration routes of the Nenets run. Is their habitat being destroyed The Nenets are nomadic reindeer herders. They have inhabited the Yamal Peninsula in western Siberia for more than [---] generations traveling with their herds across the barren landscape in search of food for their animals. But since the discovery of massive natural gas deposits there their habitat is under"
YouTube Link 2024-11-30T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 261.8K engagements
"Single in Indonesia: Stigma and emancipation DW Documentary Whether single looking for a partner or divorced what happens when young Indonesians decide to look for love their way In Indonesia marriage is still the social norm. Those who dont conform stand out and must often field many uncomfortable questions. Treading the fine line between familial pressure religious duty and growing self-confidence Indonesian singles are now seeking love in new ways. Whether divorced separated or simply without a partner: what does it feel like to push back against societys expectations And in this largely"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 307.1K engagements
"Contest of the cathedrals the Gothic period DW Documentary In [----] the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris was consecrated. The construction was met with amazement by locals. Its hallmarks were extensive light glass pointed arches and diagonal ribs and it ushered in what is known as the Gothic period. "Let there be light" - the biblical message emanates from the Basilica of Saint-Denis. Its Gothic building principles spurred medieval architects to ever more daring constructions. Rooms would be flooded with more and more light buildings would rise higher and higher into the heavens. In the"
YouTube Link 2021-04-18T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 975.5K engagements
"Turning vapor into drinking water - Catching fog in response to drought DW Documentary Turning vapor into drinking water: a bizarre response to the impact of climate change Or a stroke of genius Its hoped that the cloud catchers - nets that fish water out of the air - will provide a solution to water shortages worldwide. But how does it work Two billion people across the world lack access to clean drinking water. Whole areas are drying up while fires are destroying forests and soil. The film portrays people on the Canary Islands in Spain and in Morocco who are meeting the specter of drought"
YouTube Link 2024-07-17T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 364K 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
"Factory farming animal welfare and the future of modern agriculture DW Documentary Factory farming is a mainstay of modern agriculture. In a story told from three very different perspectives this documentary draws a fascinating and also frightening picture of the status quo. Pig farmer Dirk Nienhaus grants us a rare glimpse behind the scenes at his modern piggery. He shows how livestock breeding has developed into a high-tech efficient process - highlighting the fact that factory farming and cheap meat are two sides of the same coin. Dirk Nienhaus sometimes reflects on whether his pigs are"
YouTube Link 2023-02-12T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 525.5K engagements
"Moldova's young people at a crossroads - Between Russia and the EU DW Documentary Moldova - a small country caught between East and West between Russia and the EU. Many young people are torn between staying and leaving resignation and activism. On September [--] they will cast their vote for which path their country will take. Bordered by EU-member Romania on the west and Ukraine to the north and east Moldova is Europes poorest nation. Jobs are scarce and especially the young struggle with a lack of prospects. The documentary follows three young Moldovans who respond in very different ways to"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 75.4K engagements
"Turkey: Can the Marmara sea be saved DW Documentary Turkey's Sea of Marmara is on the brink of environmental collapse. Pollution overfishing and climate change are depleting its oxygen. The crisis became visible when a thick layer of algal slime first began spreading across its waters in [----]. Necla Kseolu from Rumelikava is one of the last people still working in traditional small-scale fishing on Turkey's Sea of Marmara. She's also one of the few women in the business. She used to be able to live off what she made from fishing but those days are gone. Fish stocks in the Turkish inland sea"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 39.5K 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
"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, 142.2K engagements
"Traveling Ecuador by train DW Documentary The train line through Ecuador is considered one of the most spectacular train lines in South America. A train journey of discovery. The Trans-Andean railroad takes in the infamous Nariz del Diablo or Devils Nose a mountain with almost perpendicular walls. To overcome this obstacle the train zigzags to ascend [---] meters in less than [--] kilometers. With steep ascents and descents its no ride for the faint-hearted The main line along the countrys Andean spine links the coastal city of Guayaquil with the capital Quito. It was finished in [----] but was"
YouTube Link 2018-09-20T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Bangladesh at the crossroads: Faith youth and freedom DW Documentary After the authoritarian regime fell in [----] Bangladesh is facing an important social and political decision. Which direction will it take It was an uprising that made international waves: In August [----] Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian government fell after massive Gen Z protests swept across Bangladesh. It was the end of an era and for many the beginning of hope for democracy. Now new elections are coming up. But the mood in the country has become more tense and political Islam is gaining in strength. Women and minorities are"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 19.4K engagements
"Copenhagen - The worlds greenest capital city DW Documentary Copenhagen is renowned for being bike friendly and for its cutting-edge design and architecture. But the Danish capital has also become a hub of environmental protection and sustainability. Once a fishing village today Copenhagen is a bustling metropolis where designers turn fabric remnants into hip fashion and restaurants grow lettuce in indoor warehouses. City architect Camilla van Deurs says the goal is to create a livable city. Internationally renowned Copenhagen-based architect Bjarke Ingels calls it hedonistic sustainability."
YouTube Link 2024-04-02T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 250.5K 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, 390.9K engagements
"Urban foraging - Food on the roadside 🫐 DW Documentary Alexis Goertz searches for food on the roadside and in city parks. Alexis is Canadian and has lived in Berlin for over ten years. She turns walks through the city into a search for edible plants. 🏙🌾 From mullein acorn flour and wild garlic to fermented spreads and sourdough bread Alexis shows how much food can be found growing quietly around us. Through workshops and social media she teaches people how to forage responsibly. She regularly invites groups on urban herb walks explaining whats edible whats poisonous and how to reconnect"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 17.9K engagements
"The lives of the Amish in the US DW Documentary A life just as it was [---] years ago: the Amish in the US. They live according to their own rules reject technological advances wear old-fashioned clothing and drive horse-drawn carts. An encounter with the Amish is like traveling back in time. Originating from southern Germany and Switzerland the Amish community brought its culture and language to the New World. Deeply rooted in their faith the Amish adhere to strict codes and reject modern technology. For outsiders these rules can sometimes appear strange. They traverse their rural communities"
YouTube Link 2024-01-05T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 8.3M engagements
"The Renaissance - The Age of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci (1/2) DW Documentary Beginning at the end of the 14th Century the Renaissance created a new type of man triggering economic scientific technical religious social and cultural developments that are unique in history. Never before have culture economics and science developed so rapidly within one century as during the Renaissance. But what was the catalyst for it what is the "Renaissance factor" The Renaissance is an epoch unique in human history: Never before have art culture economics and science developed so rapidly within a"
YouTube Link 2019-04-28T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Putins fleet - Russian espionage in the Baltic Sea DW Documentary Western intelligence services are warning of the threat of a Russian shadow war against European states. Germany is possibly one of the targets of this hybrid warfare. Authorities have observed suspicious ship movements in the Baltic Sea. Russian "research ships" keep on appearing unexpectedly in offshore windfarms in submarine exercise areas and above gas pipelines. and off the German coast in the Baltic Sea. What is the vessels secret mission Why do they often travel with their location transmitters turned off and armed"
YouTube Link 2024-10-22T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"China's competition for living space DW Documentary More than [--] percent of China's population of [---] billion currently lives in cities. Within a decade the share of urban dwellers is expected to increase to [--] percent. Construction is booming and competition for residential land is fierce. But the right to live in a city in China is conditional. Authorities want their modern cities to be peopled with well-educated highly-qualified or politically well-connected residents. As a result certain standards have to be met to be eligible for a modern urban home. Only members of China's political"
YouTube Link 2021-05-30T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 4.8M 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, 96.7K engagements
"Cape Verde: Volcanoes pristine beaches carnival DW Documentary The African Cape Verde islands have their own distinct genre of music and dance known as "morna. Its mostly in evidence during the carnival season across the archipelago thats located in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal. Each of the Cape Verde islands has its own charm and its own diverse landscape: from dramatic volcanic landscapes to the lush gardens of Sao Anto and the endless sandy beaches of Sao Vicente. The documentary observes the everyday lives of Cape Verde people and hears about their dreams and aspirations. People"
YouTube Link 2024-05-11T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 236.4K 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, 86.6K 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, 363.7K engagements
"How private companies are aiming for the stars DW Documentary Billionaires are setting their sights on outer space. Elon Musk Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos are all sending rockets people and technology to the stars. Other entrepreneurs around the world also want to join this new contest. Wholl win the race China is also jostling for dominance in space. And when NASA ended rocket launches for financial reasons in [----] this cleared the way for private companies to compete over a huge future business sector that includes space tourism satellite operations and raw material extraction. Companies"
YouTube Link 2023-06-23T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 783.1K engagements
"Hitler's Reich - Diaries of Nazi supporters opponents and victims (3/4) 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 2025-05-21T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 201.8K engagements
"TikTok China and the fear of digital propaganda DW Documentary TikTok is the most popular app among young people with more than [---] billion users worldwide today. Streaming videos featuring influencers in particular draw huge numbers of viewers. But TikTok is highly controversial. Not just because the app has a very opaque content management system and collects a massive amount of its users' personal data. This after all is also the case with many other social media and apps. However TikTok is owned by a Chinese company Byte Dance. This is why the governments of Europe and the US in"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 88.6K 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
"Reviving Swiss mountain communities - Is there a future for these isolated regions DW Documentary Only about [---] people live year-round in the Onsernone Valley in Switzerland. Surrounded by picturesque but rugged nature life here is not easy for the inhabitants. And one of the top priorities is ensuring the availability of medical care. The road through the valley winds its way for [--] kilometers through narrow hairpin bends. Much of the area can only be reached on foot and with considerable physical effort. There is no supermarket. Above all medical care must be guaranteed so that the valley"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 753.6K engagements
"Cambodia - How microcredit is making the world's poor even poorer DW Documentary Microcredits for the world's poor have long been considered the ideal way to combat poverty. But this film documents a bleak scenario -- in which microcredits have destroyed entire families. Over-indebtedness has driven some recipients to suicide. Expectations were high. When Muhammad Yunus the "banker to the poor and founder of the Grameen Bank for microfinance in Bangladesh received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in [----] it was clear to many that the principle of helping people to help themselves would lift"
YouTube Link 2025-01-16T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 902.3K engagements
"Cheap and toxic - The dark side of mass-produced fashion jewelry from China DW Documentary Cheap fashion jewelry is a booming business but its shine hides a dark side. Workers endure starvation wages and toxic materials in the jewelry endanger customers' health. This film uncovers the origins and production of these items. Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu supply the world with trendy jewelry - chunky chains sparkling earrings and gold bracelets. Some [----] new lines are added every day to the Shein range alone. But behind the glossy faade lies a harsh reality. In the factories where"
YouTube Link 2024-12-24T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.4M engagements
"From Rio to Lima Transocenica the world's longest bus journey (2/5) DW Documentary The Amazon basin in Brazil is home to the indigenous Suri people and is also the next stop on our bus ride down the Transocenica highway. The drive along the longest bus route in the world continues through South America. Passing through Rondnia passengers expect an unforgettable journey through the Amazon basin. But there isnt much left to see of the jungle deforestation means the rainforest is shrinking and with it the indigenous people who call it home. Before the highway passed through their land the Suri"
YouTube Link 2017-02-10T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 613.4K 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
"Human trafficking in Libya DW Documentary Survivors call it "Hell on Earth". In Libya refugees are locked up in government-run prisons and private torture chambers. Often they are kept under inhuman conditions tormenting them and even selling them into slavery. "They treat us like animals" say the migrants who've managed to escape this 'Hell on Earth'. But what goes on there How did they escape And how do they cope afterward We set out to investigate. We spoke to people still languishing in Libyan jails as well as with refugees evacuated from Libya and brought to safety in Niger. We also"
YouTube Link 2019-09-30T18:00Z 6.3M followers, 133.9K engagements
"The last Kalinga tattoo artist Whang Od DW Documentary Meet Whang Od. She lives in the Philippines and is the last master of the art of traditional hand-tapped Filipino tattoos. Whang Od is [--] and her body is adorned with snakes and millipedes. She is the last practitioner of a very special art form and all she needs for this art form are charcoal water a dash of sugar cane juice for shine and the thorns of the orange tree which she uses as needles. Shes highly sought after by young people around the world. The film accompanies Charly and Egan two brave young men who have travelled to the"
YouTube Link 2018-01-20T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 2.5M 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, 28.7K 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, 498.2K engagements
"Artificial intelligence and its ethics DW Documentary Are we facing a golden digital age or will robots soon run the world We need to establish ethical standards in dealing with artificial intelligence - and to answer the question: What still makes us as human beings unique Mankind is still decades away from self-learning machines that are as intelligent as humans. But already today chatbots robots digital assistants and other artificially intelligent entities exist that can emulate certain human abilities. Scientists and AI experts agree that we are in a race against time: we need to"
YouTube Link 2019-08-14T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 2M 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, 44.9K engagements
"Bullied by the EU The last pole-and-line fishermen of the Azores DW Documentary Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories." Eduino Quadros stands on his cutter ship. When will he return to his home port He doesn't know. During the season he and his crew chase schools of tuna. "Look we fish completely sustainably with a bamboo fishing rod. That way we're not contributing to the extinction of species in the ocean" he says."
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 76.2K 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, 668.5K engagements
"Autism: Understanding the spectrum DW Documentary For people with autism recognizing a smile or enjoying a touch is often not possible. More and more people especially children are being diagnosed with "autism spectrum disorder a complex neurological condition. Despite an increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism many autistic people still remain undiagnosed. This is because autism is highly complex and can manifest in many different ways. Some of those affected can live lives similar to people without autism while others require lifelong care. The causes of autism are also a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 172.9K engagements
"The impact of industrial fishing in the Azores DW Documentary In the Azores an autonomous region in Portugal tuna fishing is done the way it has been for generations: one fisherman one rod one fish at a time. Nets are banned. Every catch is monitored and recorded. But despite their efforts to keep fishing as selective and sustainable as possible the Azores fishermen are struggling to make ends meet. Because of overfishing the EU imposed fishing quotas that could run them out of business. Local fishermen say they are frustrated because its not their fault the quotas have to be implemented."
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 22.5K engagements
"Mongolia: Rise and fall of an empire DW Documentary Mongolia. For most of us a name that brings to mind the powerful empire of Genghis Khan. This film is a journey through Mongolian history and into modern Mongolian culture. It offers fascinating insights into the little-known central Asian nation. Mongolia a country rich with forests deserts and steppes borders Russia to the north and China to the south. But its chief influences today come from South Korea and the West. Director Robert H. Lieberman and filmmaker Deborah C. Hoard introduce novelists journalists politicians activists poets"
YouTube Link 2023-09-10T16:00Z 6.3M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Germany: The discreet lives of the super rich DW Documentary The rich in Germany been never been as well-off as they are today and assets have never been so unevenly distributed. But who are they How do they live And what do they think of their country A journey into the discreet world of the super-rich. One percent of Germans own over a quarter of the country's assets whilst half of the countrys citizens have no assets at all. But while the German media report on the growing poverty in the country on a daily basis little is known about the super-rich. They keep a very low profile and can"
YouTube Link 2019-06-09T15:00Z 6.3M followers, 20.6M 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, 21.2K 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, 919.6K engagements
"Javier Milei - Savior or destroyer DW Documentary Formerly a political outsider in November [----] Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina. A libertarian and self-described anarcho-capitalist he believes in the power of the free market and self-regulation slashing public spending and reducing state intervention to a minimum. Watch the documentary on our channel. #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 documentary [----] dw"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T14:00Z 6.3M followers, 20.8K engagements
"Slovak porters - The last in Europe DW Documentary Delivery service in the worlds smallest high mountain range is still done the traditional way. In the Alps and other European mountains porters have long been replaced by helicopters and cable cars. But not in the High Tatras of Slovakia. When loaded the wooden carrying frames used by the so-called Tatra Sherpas weigh up to [---] kilos or more. The porters climb up to [----] meters with their loads supplying essentials to remote mountain huts in the Slovakian national park. tevo Bakor is one of around [--] porters in the region today. Two to three"
YouTube Link 2024-02-13T17:00Z 6.3M followers, 394.9K 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, 234.6K engagements
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