Political documentaries

As the German society becomes increasingly polarized with the upcoming 19th German Bundestag election, the minds of...

The Ukraine War is one of the most devastating and complex events of our time, and it can be difficult to understand....

DW’s investigative reporter, Maissun Melhem, returns to her former college town of Dresden to explore its transformed...

In a joint investigative report by Deutsche Welle and France 24, concerns about Moscow's alleged clandestine efforts...

Since 1989, the government of Sudan, led by Omar al-Bashir, has committed mass murder of its citizens. Violence has...

Lifting the Veil is a powerful documentary which dives into the depths of US politics and unveils the hypocrisy and...

Karoline Preisler, a Free Democrat politician in Germany, contracted a severe case of COVID-19 and faced the harsh...

Jehane Noujaim's documentary Control Room offers a unique lens to examine the complex dynamics of international...

Have you ever wondered why we tolerate social injustice and inequality? "The Price of Fairness" documentary attempts...

Deutsche Welle is proud to commemorate the life of Benjamin Ferencz, the last surviving chief prosecutor from the...

Documentaries about Barack Obama have consistently captivated viewers and inspired dialogue for decades. From his...

Who is actually in charge of America? Is it the people or a secretive network of powerful people comprising the ruling...

The documentary "Lebanon's Powerful Women" takes us to the heart of the Beirut protests, where women are leading the...

The death of Mao Zedong in 1976 briefly brought about a period of political openness in China, known as the "Beijing...

The controversial use of drone strikes by the US military has led to many civilian causalities over the years. "Third...

Queen Victoria's reign is remembered as a time of grandeur and splendor, but films have also sought to capture the...

Are you fascinated by the life of Queen Elizabeth I? There's no better way to get a closer look at her incredible...

Germany is to get a new parliament - and a new chancellor. After 16 years, Angela Merkel is stepping down. Three...