The war in Ukraine has seen the truth become a victim in one of its many casualties, with voices from Lithuania, Ukraine and Russia attempting to speak out and defend it with alternative perspectives. The Tracks documentary programme delves into how these individuals are using their art and reporting to attempt to combat the various … Read more
In his powerful documentary, filmmaker Demian von Osten provides a rare glimpse into the lives of Russians, their politics, and the war that has been ravaging their country. Living in Russia for almost five years, von Osten has observed the gradual silencing of the Kremlin’s critics and the systematic curtailing of civil liberties, as the … Read more
Russian journalist Masha Borzunova and her team have undertaken an ambitious project – to expose European citizens to the truth about Russian state media propaganda. Since being exiled in Latvia in 2022, they have been documenting the sinister, contradictory and absurd nature of this propaganda. Their documentary, entitled “Propaganda: The Russian State Media Story”, portrays … Read more
Amidst the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries of Poland and Hungary have taken different stances in response. While Poland has offered a helping hand to its Ukrainian neighbours, with humanitarian assistance and support for the military forces, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has refused to budge from his stance of not … Read more
L’État non reconnu de Transnistrie est une nation autoproclamée située entre la Moldavie et l’Ukraine. Bien qu’il ne soit pas reconnu par la communauté internationale, il possède son propre gouvernement, sa propre monnaie et son propre drapeau. S’étendant sur 450 kilomètres de long et quelques dizaines de kilomètres de large, la Transnistrie a déclaré son … Read more
For nearly two years, Ethiopia has been in the midst of a civil war that has left much of the country in disarray. The conflict began when separatists from the Tigrayan forces launched an attack on the Afar region in order to break through a blockade imposed by the federal government. ARTE journalists were able … Read more
From bombers to fighters and transport airplanes, military aircraft have played a decisive role in shaping modern warfare. That’s why Ultimate Vehicles takes you on a journey through the past, present, and future of aviation. Cutting-Edge Aircraft The documentary showcases the best military aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II, the result of the largest armament … Read more
In a world that’s becoming increasingly insecure, the threat of a new arms race looms large. The fate of global peace and security hinges on countries fulfilling their commitments to disarmament treaties and investing in defense. Against this backdrop, Germany finds itself at a crossroads – struggling to meet the challenges posed by the changing … Read more
In 2020, a staggering 20,000 migrants arrived on the Canary Islands in small boats from the west coast of Africa – an increase of ten times more than in 2019. This surge of irregular migration to the Spanish archipelago has sparked a humanitarian crisis that has been subject to debate and discussion among European leaders. … Read more
The New Cold War – More Nuclear Weapons in Europe?” is a gripping and timely documentary that delves into one of the most pressing issues of our time. Directed by Andreas Orth, this film explores the proliferation of nuclear weapons in Europe, and the rising threat of nuclear war in the face of mounting political … Read more