For three years, filmmakers Jean-Michel Carr and Jill Emery traveled across Russia in pursuit of gaining a thorough understanding of the life and political motivations of one of the world’s most powerful leaders – Vladimir Putin. Through interviews with not only his long-time supporters such as his former schoolteacher Vera Gurvich but also his harshest … Read more
Humankind has long been captivated by the mystery of mathematics, and its role in predicting the nature of our universe. The esteemed physicist Eugene Wigner coined the phrase “unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the physical sciences” to describe this phenomenon. In recent decades, astronomers and cosmologists have made a surprising discovery – that the laws … Read more
In the final episode of his 1995 BBC documentary series, Sir David Attenborough travels to Ellesmere Island, north of the Arctic Circle, to showcase the incredible resilience of plant life in extreme environments. He demonstrates how organisms such as algae and lichens are able to survive even in places where life would seem unlikely. During … Read more
In the fifth episode of the documentary series broadcast in February 1995, David Attenborough dives deep into Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to explore the fascinating alliances formed between the animal and plant worlds. Viewers are able to observe the coral feeding on microscopic creatures during nighttime and algae during the day, while certain acacias are … Read more
Pollination is a fascinating biological phenomenon that allows plants to reproduce and spread their genetic material across the globe. But how exactly does this process work? In this broadcast, we explore the ways in which plants reproduce, through pollination. At the heart of pollination are two components – pollen and a stigma. Most plants contain … Read more
In the first episode of the documentary series, broadcast on 5 January 1995, viewers can explore the fascinating process of how plants are able to move. Take bramble for example – this plant has an aggressive nature and is relentless in its advance from side to side. Nothing stands in its way once it makes … Read more
In the incredible documentary “Polar Bear Family and Me,” legendary wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan takes viewers on a journey to the Arctic to witness a family of polar bears in their natural habitat. Filmed deep within the Svalbard Islands, home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of polar bears, the documentary follows Buchanan as … Read more
On the African savanna, there is one big cat that reigns supreme: the lion. Jurgen Jozefowicz, a renowned wildlife photographer, got to experience what it’s like to live amongst these feared predators in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Through his remarkable courage and dedication during eight long years of filming, Jurgen gained the trust of … Read more
The remote Central African Republic is home to a majestic and gentle species of gorilla – the silverback Makumbas. World-renowned zoologist Angelique Todd, nicknamed the ‘Gorilla Whisperer’ for her close connection with this incredible species, has dedicated her life to spending time in their habitat and observing their behavior. Fortunately, filmmaker Thomas Behrend was able … Read more
A groundbreaking documentary entitled “Tegenlicht” recently aired in the Netherlands, focusing on the controversial topic of the Israel Lobby in the United States. The documentary was a direct result of John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt’s explosive article “The Israel Lobby” that was published in 2006. The film features interviews with a wide variety of voices, … Read more