Between Worlds
In Greenland, the custom of hunting seals using dog sleds has almost been replaced by a modern lifestyle.
In Greenland, the custom of hunting seals using dog sleds has almost been replaced by a modern lifestyle.
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Patagonia's harsh beauty faces climate change, new pioneers fight to preserve its wilderness.
In Taiwan, the ancient tradition of spirit mail to the deceased faces commercialization and change.
On the neighboring island, we wander along the steep coast bringing the local fruit harvest to the Aranui.
Surrounded by sharks, we cook Polynesian dishes with the supplies from the Aranui.
The era of untouched populations living unchanged for thousands of years is coming to an end.
In Greenland, the custom of hunting seals using dog sleds has almost been replaced by a modern lifestyle.
More and more Venetians fear the downfall of their city - The city is being sold in slices - to tourists
In Thailand's rural northeast you will find the street of Gongs. Outside the provincial capital of Ubon Ratchatani in Thailand's rural northeast, a country road nearly thirty kilometers long stretches to the banks of the Mekong River. Even from a distance, you can hear what is being made there: gongs of all sizes in nearly 50 manufactories. The gong is considered the ancient instrument and symbol of Asia. It occupies an important cultural significance, initiates rituals, expels demons, gives strength and courage. This film visits the creators of these unique instruments - a family business that has been laboriously handcrafting gongs for generations. They have a big mission: The abbot of the temple has ordered a new, large gong for the upcoming festival. Will they be able to finish it in time?
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, going back to the 5th century.
The film takes us to the most remote parts of the world and to the people who live there.
This documentary is a scenic expedition through majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, powerful waterfalls, threatening fjords and almighty glaciers. Hardly any other country offers such a variety of spectacular forces of nature! We will give you an insight on how it can be that the people of a small, distant island with only a fraction of sunlight in some months are happier than the people in more sun-blessed countries.
Majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, raging waterfalls, threatening fjords, mighty glaciers, endless lava fields – there is hardly another country in the world that offers as much impressive nature as Iceland, the remote island in the harsh North Sea. The nature in Iceland is immense! Here, the four elements of nature can be experienced as raw and as close-up as practically no other place on Earth. And nowhere on the northern hemisphere can the origin of life, can growth and decay be experienced as dramatically as here. Besides the impressive nature, we get to know the dramatic history of the Viking culture with its nature-influenced mythology and discuss the negative effects of excessive tourism.
As a focal point of trade, Yiwu transformed from an agrarian region to the proverbial market of the world.
In Borneo's disappearing rainforests, the Penan struggle to protect their ancient way of life.
Iranian musician Hamid embarks on a journey through Hormozgan to unite black artists for a concert.
Riyadh is the Saudi capital and the centre of power. The cities are surrounded by deserts and oases.
In the mountains of Asir, people remember the traditions, before the Saudi royal family became almighty.
The Kabardins -These horses have withstood extreme and dangerous conditions.
An autumn trip down the memory lanes of Russia's 500 year history of horses and an exploration.
The city of Moscow is the melting pot of Russia and the home to many equestrian sports.
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