The Caribbean island of Hispaniola is home to a shocking juxtaposition between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Despite being neighbors, the two countries couldn’t be more different; Haiti is the poorest state in the Americas, while the Dominican Republic is experiencing an economic boom. The 3800-kilometer border between them sees tens of thousands of Haitians … Read more
Mahad is a Somali Sijui, a member of the vibrant and diverse Eastleigh district located in Nairobi, Kenya. Commonly referred to as Little Mogadishu due to its high concentration of Somali citizens, Eastleigh is the second largest Somali city in the world. Mahad and his friends are part of a unique cultural group that don’t … Read more
Designer Erik Spiekermann is the man behind one of the most iconic maps in Germany – the map for Berlin’s newly unified public transport network. This revolutionary concept was created shortly after reunification and the fall of the Berlin Wall, thereby connecting East and West Berlin for the first time ever. Spiekermann’s impressive design process … Read more
Exploring a pivotal period in history, the documentary takes its audience on a journey through time, from Ancient Rome to the Crusades and on to the 14th century Black Death. It investigates the fascinating combination of influences that gave rise to the Renaissance, an era that changed the course of history. Witness the rapid development … Read more
In 2+4+X: A Short History of German Reunification, viewers are taken back in time to witness the events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall, one of the most pivotal moments in the 20th century. This documentary explores the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the reunification of Germany after decades of division. … Read more
India is a country with a rich history, but also a tumultuous past. It’s a country that had to fight for its independence from the British Empire, and the path towards liberation was marked by religious conflicts and nationalism. In the midst of it all was Mahatma Gandhi, who became a beacon of hope and … Read more
The longstanding tension that exists between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran is well-known. But what are the root causes of this conflict? And how has it evolved over time? These questions and more will be explored in detail in a new documentary titled “Tensions Between Saudi Arabia and Iran: … Read more
The Massoud family of Panjshir Province in Afghanistan is a legendary symbol of resistance against the Taliban. Commander Ahmad Shah, famously known as the Lion of Panjshir, led the successful fight against the Soviets in the 1980s and has since become an inspirational figure to many Afghans. Not only did he manage to evict the … Read more
Nestled between the Gissar Mountains and the Aral Sea, Uzbekistan is a land of sandy deserts and oases, once a bustling hub of power along the Silk Road. But history tells a tale fraught with legends of conquerors and deep mysterious caves, for this is a land steeped in mythology and untold secrets. Witness the … Read more
Faith of the Century est un documentaire qui retrace la montée et la chute du communisme au XXe siècle. Depuis la révolution d’octobre 1917 jusqu’à son effondrement en 1993, il présente une vue d’ensemble des différentes périodes et des événements qui ont marqué cette époque tumultueuse. Le documentaire commence par nous présenter Vladimir Lénine, chef … Read more