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Artificial intelligence and algorithms: pros and cons | DW Documentary (AI documentary)

Artificial intelligence and algorithms: pros and cons | DW Documentary (AI documentary)

This groundbreaking documentary takes an in-depth look at the revolutionary developments currently taking place in artificial intelligence (AI) research. With advances in algorithms, AI is changing the way we live, offering opportunities as well as posing significant dangers. As AI gains a central role in our society, how will it shape our future and what … Read more

Hürtgen forest and the end of World War II

Hürtgen forest and the end of World War II

This documentary takes an unflinching look at one of the most brutal battles of World War Two: the fight for the Hürtgen Forest. Over 30,000 soldiers perished in just a few short months, leaving the landscape scarred and the survivors forever changed. Now, more than 75 years later, a team of filmmakers have uncovered original … Read more

Kiribati: a drowning paradise in the South Pacific

Kiribati: a drowning paradise in the South Pacific

As sea levels begin to rise, the island nation of Kiribati is at risk of being swallowed up by the engulfing waves of the Pacific Ocean. In just 30-40 years, Kiribati could disappear entirely. The Kiribati people are not giving up hope and are doing everything they can to save their beautiful and charming homeland … Read more

Germany: The discreet lives of the super rich

Germany: The discreet lives of the super rich

“Top of the World” explores the intriguing world of the super-rich in Germany, revealing the stark reality of the country’s wealth inequality. With one percent of Germans owning more than a quarter of the nation’s assets and half of the population devoid of any wealth, this documentary delves into the lives and thoughts of the … Read more

Brides for sale – Bulgaria’s Roma marriage market

Brides for sale – Bulgaria’s Roma marriage market

The annual Kalaidzhi bride market is one of the most unusual traditions in southeastern Bulgaria, where young unmarried women are paired off with financially strong men. This ancient custom has been practiced by the Kalaidzhi tinsmiths or boilermakers for centuries. But as the Kalaidzhi bride market approaches, more and more young Roma are rebelling against … Read more

Group intelligence – how people behave en masse

Group intelligence – how people behave en masse

Watch in awe as animal swarms exhibit intelligence seemingly unheard of among individual creatures. Ant colonies, beehives, flocks of birds, and shoals of fish are just a few of the countless examples of animals that make astute decisions as one collective organism. Discover the secrets of swarm behavior and witness the benefits it may have … Read more

Buddha in Africa

Buddha in Africa

In the heart of Africa, a young boy is faced with identity crisis. Enock Alu, a child born in Malawi, was left alone after the tragic loss of his mother and abandonment by his father. But one day, his whole life takes a turn, when he is accepted at Amitofo Care Center, a Buddhist boarding … Read more

Millennials in Mexico – born into the world of drug cartels

Millennials in Mexico – born into the world of drug cartels

The new documentary provides a stark look at one of the most pressing issues facing Mexico today: the entrenchment of drug cartels across the country. Through the eyes of young “sicarios”, viewers gain an intimate understanding of the normative context that catalyzes the birth and life of cartels. Beyond showing the brutality of the young … Read more

Colombia: Calling Siloé home

Colombia: Calling Siloé home

As a typical Colombian barrio, Siloé has been associated with violence and drugs for years, and its residents have been subject to harsh stereotypes, hindering their integration into the wider society. However, the citizens of Siloé have decided that they are no longer willing to be defined by their past. In a remarkable instance of … Read more