The story of the campaign to capture the Gallipoli peninsula from the Ottoman empire in 1915, in which the British, Australian, New Zealand, Indian and French forces failed to defeat the predominantly Turkish defending army, in a series of pointless battles that killed nearly 400,000 men. Told by one leading historian from each side – Turkey and Britain
Aerial shots of mating Golden eagles, a fight between a Golden and a White-tailed eagle and a close look into the nursery of these birds combined make a spectacular film. This documentary gives an intimate portrait of this large predatory bird and tracks the birth and coming of age of two Golden Eagle chicks in the High Tatra Mountains, from the hatching of the eggs, until the moment when the young birds leave the nest. Tragic and funny moments make this movie an entertaining trip into the treetops of the European forests. This documentary accompanies the mighty hunters of the skies on patrols across the breathtaking mountain scenery of its hunting ground. While tracking the mighty bird, the wild nature in the hunting ground of the eagle family and the animals and plant life that share their habitat with the "king of the skies" add dimensions to the dynamic portrayal of the powerful creature. The viewer is also right up close with the majestic bird as it, almost without beating its wings, glides over its territory filled with forests and canyons, stops suddenly and swoops down on its prey in a striking nosedive. To see these birds in their habitats is to see them at their best. Join us on a magnificent journey through the skies and the land.
Follow us into the different habitats of the sea eagle and learn more about this beautiful and fascinating bird of prey. Featuring spectacular pictures of the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, where sea eagles “piggyback” on the catches of orcas and hunchbacks and pictures of the swamps of Finland, where they enjoy a similar symbiotic relationship with wolves and bears, the film casts a gaze at uncharted territories. Thanks to dedicated conservationists, foresters and hunters, our forests are, now more than ever before, a breeding place for sea eagles. The times where eagles have been seen as varmints are over. They are now perceived as an integral part of the food cycle. Due to the fact that the habitats of the sea eagles in Germany are largely found in the north-eastern regions that are rich in water, the movie accompanies the eagles to an island, home to hundreds of sea ravens, where they rob the baby sea ravens of their food. They seem to always profit from the successes of the fellow creatures in their habitats. This film introduces you to the expert poachers of the animal kingdom.
The after effects of the tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster still manifest themselves five years after the catastrophic event. Before the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011, 7368 people lived in the town of Naraha. Situated in less than 20 kilometres distance from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, Naraha was one of the first communities to be evacuated completely. Since September 2015, the citizens of Naraha have been part of a truly unprecedented experiment. After intensive efforts to decontaminate the area and enormous investment in infrastructure, the former citizens are now supposed to move back into their old homes. In Naraha alone, the clearing work after the tsunami has cost the government about 30 million Euros. Six more villages and towns in the restricted area are supposed to be repopulated by 2017. For now, the reaction and response of the former citizens of Naraha shall be monitored to determine whether or not the project is a success. So far, only 10 percent of them actually want to move back to their home village. We will accompany some of these returnees and see how they manage to settle back in their new and yet familiar surroundings. We will also take a look at the people managing the employment of thousands of workers that are still required by the Fukushima aftermath. Working under extreme conditions, wearing protective suits and gas masks, has become their daily routine. The after effects of the tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster still manifest themselves five years after the catastrophic event. Following the events of 11th March 2011, uncontrolled nuclear meltdowns occurred in three reactor buildings. Even today, nobody knows where exactly underneath the reactor bottoms the clumps, consisting of melted highly radioactive fuel rods, are located. Every day, they still contaminate about 300 tons of fresh drinking water. Nevertheless, five years after the catastrophe had actually started, the people living in the a
The cars are world-famous; much sought after by collectors, idolized by car fans -- the Mercedes-Benz 540K, built from 1936 to 1938. For some, these cars represent the ultimate in vehicle design. Here is the story of Mercedes-Benz recreating one forgotten version of this beautiful vehicle.
This documentary looks at the history of beer starting with the Sumerians who invented it 5.000 years ago through to the leading export of today and the new trend of the future: craft beer. Prost! Prince Luitpold of Bavaria: if Germany were still a monarchy, he would be the King of Bavaria. What does this have to do with beer? His Highness brewed one of the best beers in Bavaria. It’s no wonder that he does, since it was one of his ancestors that introduced the Reinheitsgebot (German purity law) in 1516. The only ingredients permitted are hops, malt and water. 500 years of pure beer. 500 years of pure beer – without chemicals, flavour enhancers or colour additive additives as is common in the rest of the world. There are 5,000 different beers in Germany, produced in more than 1,300 breweries. Great beer has always been synonymous with Germany. Let’s find out why!
Every winter, ice roads are built across hundreds of miles in Canada's far north, connecting frozen rivers and lakes, and stretching up to the very northern tip of the country by the Arctic Ocean. For the people living in secluded villages these “ice highways” are vital for the transport of goods.
See the great migration as never before! The Mara River, nature’s best laid trap for migratory animals, is the stage for a grandiose spectacle. When food supply in the Serengeti dwindles, the Masai Mara is a paradise for predators. As the black wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and antelopes make their yearly trip from the south of the Serengeti to the north, nature’s best laid trap, the Mara River in Kenya is waiting ahead. Captivating shots filmed under water show how crocodiles prepare for the Big Hunt while other predators lurk on the banks awaiting their bounty. The biggest problems for the migratory animals are the Mara and the Tarek River, where they have to put their lives at risk to get to the other side. A great number of them die as they jump into the river and break their legs, while others are carried away by the drift or drown. Those who are not victims of the river itself risk falling prey to the crocodiles. We entered this unchartered territory, the crocodile domain by heading under water. Follow these predators in and around their habitat and watch prides of lions map out their game plan. In slow-motion, we show you the final showdown between predator and prey. Will it be a successful hunt or will the hoofed animals persevere?
While exploring the Baltic Sea in 2006, a Polish oil firm stumbled upon the remains of Germany’s first – and last – aircraft carrier at 80 meters depth off the coast near Gdansk. It was a discovery that solved an enduring maritime mystery that had baffled experts for over half a century.
It is the birth of neutrino astronomy. For the first time, astrophysicists can detect extra-terrestrial neutrinos in the ice of the South Pole. Neutrinos are the most common and also most mysterious elementary particles and as these particles are invisible to us, their mass is unknown.
Take a look at this natural beauty. Isfahan – the Florence of Persia, the blue pearl of Iran. The city in the heart of Iran is the most charismatic city in the country and often uttered in the same breath as Bagdad, Constantinople, or Cairo.
There are very few regions that appear as untouched as the Yukon Delta in eastern Alaska. This fascinating and pristine landscape consists of a maze of swamps and streams that one could easily picture as the cradle of humanity.
The Ebro Delta lies to the south of Barcelona. Its beaches and lagoons are a unique refuge for migratory and native bird species. The delta is known, for example, for its numerous pink flamingos that nest near the white-glistening salt pans.
In the heart of Europe lies a unique natural habitat and a landscape characterised by water: the Rhine-Meuse Delta. About a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level right in the heart of Europe, with 3,500 polders as buffer zones for excess water and several cities that are traversed by canals.
Starting in the untouched Tumucumaque rainforest in the north of the Amazon Delta, the journey continues south by boat down the 30-kilometre-wide river to the Ilha de Marajó. The largest river island on earth.
The Irrawaddy Delta in southern Myanmar is home to the most diverse mangrove forests in the world. It’s widely branching tributaries not only provide schools of fish and rich nutrients, but also function as the most important transport route for the people living in the delta.
It would be hard to imagine our daily digital lives without modern logistics. We expect everything to arrive on time – whether clothing, printer spare parts or a set of screws. But how does all this work so smoothly, safely and on time? As consumers, we can shop online every day and any hour of the day. And online shopping is booming: in 2018, courier, express and parcel services, the so-called CEP sector, delivered around 3.5 billion shipments in Germany alone. And this is an upward trend. After all, we live in turbulent times: digitalization, climate crisis, growing world population and political and economic instability. How does the logistics industry rise to such challenges? For answers, we need to dive deep into the world of modern logistics.
Mobility is a concept that humans have pondered over for centuries, if not millennia. But how can we transport more people and freight? How do we make mobility as safe as possible? How do we make it environmentally friendly? We enter the world of “hidden high-tech” – super technologies intended to make mobility and our cities safer and cleaner. Around the world, companies work on making manufacturing more efficient and environmentally friendly. We are visiting a Swiss company called Oerlikon, that develops and makes products for the aerospace and automotive industries, e.g. with 3D printing in industrial standard - high tech which is hidden under the engine cover. About 4 billion people fly on planes each year. And about 1 billion cars drive on our roads. Cities are growing, traffic increasing. And environmental pollution is getting out of control. New environmental movements, like “Fridays for Future” and activists like Greta Thunberg denounce the state of affairs. There is little time to act. Climate change is man-made and almost impossible to stop. At the same time, digitalization radically changes entire industries and society as a whole. And that opens new opportunities. We meet experts who rethink mobility and make it possible.
Discover the secrets of humanity’s advanced skill set and predominance on earth. If we compare ourselves with our genetically closest living relatives, the chimpanzees, we have few physical advantages. We are far weaker, cannot move nearly as fast, and do not have the same climbing capabilities. Instead, humans excel in areas such as architecture, religion, science, language, writing, art, culture, and ideas. These achievements are due to our larger brain that contain billions of neurons. It was the rapid growth of our brain, originating about 2 million years ago, that allowed us to be the predominant species of the world. What caused this rapid growth of our cerebral cortex? Researchers worldwide have asked this question for many years, but now there finally seems to be an answer.
