The documentary Watani – My Homeland is an emotionally gripping story that follows a widow and her children as they flee their war-torn homeland of Syria in search of safety. Directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen, this powerful film chronicles the family’s three year journey from Aleppo in northern Syria to Goslar, a small town in Germany. … Read more
A heavily armed airplane carrier and the Strike 8 are now training on the ocean in case of an emergency. The aim of the manoeuvre, which will last for four weeks on the Atlantic Ocean, is to optimize their tactical interaction before going to the next assigned mission. This exercise is part of a must-see … Read more
In September of this year, Ukraine regained a considerable amount of territory that had been under Russian occupation for several years. During the process of reclaiming the land, they uncovered evidence that pointed to the occurrence of numerous massacres in and around the town of Izyum. The Ukrainian government has worked hard to put an … Read more
In the aftermath of Germany’s national commemoration of the anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany, tensions reached a new level in Berlin. Oxana Evdokimova, a DW reporter, documented the protests that took place on this significant day. What started as a celebration of “Victory Day,” a day of remembrance for many Soviet countries, turned … Read more
In 2014, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. This show of aggression shocked the world and sparked international debate over the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now, one year later, analysts are beginning to see the long-term impacts of these events on Europe’s energy transition. One of the most important developments has … Read more
“Time bombs” have been slowly ticking away on the ocean floor for decades, threatening the delicate balance of our oceans. With an estimated 15 million tons of fuel at stake, scientists have sounded the alarm over the catastrophic impact that World War II shipwrecks could have on aquatic life and human visitors alike. The … Read more
El Salvador has long been a country plagued by gang violence and terror. But when Nayib Bukelewa was elected president in 2019, he brought with him a new hope for the citizens of El Salvador. At only 38 years old, Bukelewa is the youngest head of state in Latin America and his ambitious vision for … Read more
The people of Jebel Marra in Sudan have been living under the relentless onslaught of military attacks for too long. Located in the heart of the Darfur region, they are isolated from the rest of the world, relying on their meager mountain resources to sustain themselves. The people of Jebel Marra drink from the mountain … Read more
Since 2014, the conflict in Ukraine has been one of the most tense and high-profile international disputes of the 21st century. Russia’s involvement in the ongoing war has been a major point of contention, with many accusing Moscow of manipulating public opinion to legitimize its actions. A new documentary released by filmmaker Yevgeniy Trikulikov seeks … Read more
Discover the captivating story of Yelnya, a provincial Russian town steeped in a proud Soviet past. The documentary from 2019 is an eye-opening exploration of the town’s deep connection to the military, a result of the Red Army’s first victory against Hitler’s troops in 1941. Venture into the heart of Yelnya and witness how the … Read more