This upcoming documentary is a powerful exploration of the shared history of India and Pakistan, two nations with a complex and often fraught relationship. Focusing on the recent opening of the Kartarpur Corridor – a historic “Peace Corridor” that enables Sikhs in India to make a pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Guru Nanak in Kartarpur, … Read more
Explore the fascinating intersection of cultures and tradition, as the little-known community of Filipino women on the Faroe Islands come into focus in an upcoming documentary. The idyllic North Atlantic archipelago has become a new home for these brave and adventurous women, who have left behind the bustling streets of Manila for a chance at … Read more
Leonora’s story is one of heartbreak, radicalization, and ultimately, hope. The young woman had a plan – to travel to Syria and marry an IS fighter she’d never met. Despite her family’s objections, she executed her plan with precision, but what followed was not the life she had imagined. Years of horror and a life-and-death … Read more
DW Documentary offers a journey across distant lands, presenting a brilliant and eclectic mix of award-winning films and reports that are always close to current affairs and international events. And one of their most recent documentaries could not be more timely: “Poverty in Old Age – The German Dilemma”. The documentary exposes a distressing reality … Read more
Cannabis has long been shrouded in mystery and controversy. From medicinal use to being a gateway drug, opinions on cannabis have been varied and often conflicting. But now, thanks to modern science, we are starting to gain a better understanding of the plant and its effects. Dr John Marsden’s documentary “Cannabis: A Secret History” offers … Read more
The latest documentary by filmmakers Francine Strickwerda and Laurel Spellman Smith, Busting Out, delves deep into the history and politics of breast obsession in America. This disarmingly honest and intimate exploration of our society’s attitudes towards breasts not only highlights how these attitudes have a major impact on women’s health and happiness, but also shines … Read more
The German Shepherd is a beloved and intelligent breed of dog, prized for their loyalty and protective nature. The German Shepherd has been used for generations in a variety of roles – from search and rescue to police work to military operations – but nowadays they are also popular as devoted family pets. This documentary … Read more
The Zambezi Train is an amazing documentary that follows the remarkable journey of King Losis Imwiko II as he travels by train through the plains of Zambia. The documentary reveals the unique adventure of a once-great locomotive, and its purposeful eight-hour journey through the wet season waters of Zambia. The film shows how, despite repeated … Read more
Witness the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in modern European history. In July, unprecedented rainfall led to devastating floods in Western Europe that took the lives of at least 170 people. TV crews were quick to arrive, and as they spoke with victims and volunteers, the scale of this tragedy became devastatingly … Read more
In Italy, hundreds of thousands of seasonal farmworkers are exploited and often forced to live under inhumane conditions in ruins and shanty towns called ghettos. Yvan Sagnet, a former low-wage farmhand from Cameroon, has experienced the mistreatment firsthand when he briefly picked tomatoes on a southern Italian field. Now he calls himself an activist, a … Read more