Congo: Hulk a través del infierno | Los viajes más mortíferos
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country four times the size of France. If you want to travel from the capital, Kinshasa, to Kisangani, the third largest city, there is no road. This leaves only plane or boat.
Canciones de guerra: la música como arma
Winner of an international Emmy. Music elates, touches the soul and bypasses reason. Music is magic. But precisely this magic can turn it into an insidious weapon – for music and violence belong together.
Reina de la Sabana - El Arte de Ser Reina
"Queen of the Savannah" explores the vital and often overlooked roles of female animals in the wild, challenging the common belief that males are the dominant leaders. The documentary showcases various female animals, including lionesses, cheetahs, baboons, elephants, and hippopotamuses, highlighting their strength, independence, and adaptability.
Los municipios tóxicos de Sudáfrica
Johannesburg is considered the most uranium-contaminated city in the world. Waste dumps from around 600 abandoned mines sit next to residential communities, blowing polluted dust into homes and contaminating the soil and water supplies. To get a sense of the sheer extent of the problem, Martin Boudot and his team of researchers investigate.
El dominio de Jaguar en las 24 Horas de Le Mans
Including superb archive footage and interviews with Jaguar’s competition director, Raymond ‘Lofty’ England and ex-driver Duncan Hamilton, “Racing Through Time – Jaguar” is definitely one to watch. Director : Jason Fenwick Series: Racing Through Time.
Ovnis sobre Arizona: el misterio de los extraterrestres
Nevada and New Mexico are the hotbeds when it comes to UFO sightings, but here we take a look into the top 5 cases that have taken place in Arizona. Director: Clive Christopher Series: Aliens Uncovered.
El arte de la maternidad | Esposas salvajes de Savannah Lane
Long forgotten or ignored, females have plenty of surprises in store. Obedient, submissive and always loyal? Think again! On Savannah Lane, we have many ways to care for our little ones. Director: Laurent Frapat Series: Wild Wives of Savannah Lane.
Homosexualidad animal
But recent scientific research has revealed that more than 450 different kinds of animals engage in homosexual activity. Saint Thomas Productions has taken the results of this research, and combined it with never-before-seen footage, to produce this compelling and groundbreaking documentary.
Los secretos de la poesía yiddish
Seven young people recount their passion for poetry written in Yiddish during the interwar period, a time of tremendous creative momentum in Yiddish culture. The poetry of these years was universal and intimate at the same time, in relation to all the literary and artistic movements of the time.
París: capital mundial del lujo
Welcome to Paris, the famous city with a great reputation in fashion and money. Cabaret show, great French stylist, luxury perfume... Nothing escapes this full reporting on the city of lights.
La revolución CRISPR: piratear el código genético
Gavriel’s time is running out. As a little boy he was still able to run and play football. Now he’s 15 and wheelchair bound, and his muscles are getting weaker all the time. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has so far been seen as incurable.
El atraco a las ondas de radio de China: cuando una estación de televisión es secuestrada
In March 2002, a state TV station in China was hijacked by members of outlawed spiritual group Falun Gong. Their goal was to counter the government narrative about their practice. In the aftermath, police raids sweep Changchun City, and comic book illustrator Daxiong (Justice League, Star Wars), a Falun Gong practitioner, is forced to flee.
Jim Clark, uno de los mejores conductores del mundo
It's been over 45 years since he last raced, but to many Jim Clark remains the greatest racing driver of all time. Clark had his first race in 1956 and by 1958 he was racing for his local team. He made is Formula 1 Grand Prix debut on 6 June 1960.
Autismo: un mundo aparte
A fascinating documentary about autism, featuring two young children and a teenager. The programme shows the strain placed upon their families and how each family has learned to cope. Director: David Heater.
El secuestro de Polly Klaas
On October 1, 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted from her home by an unknown man during a party organized for her and her friends. The police immediately called in the FBI. Analysts collect fibers from her bedroom. Using a special laser light, they discovered a handprint on the girl's bed.
Las mujeres guerreras del Congo
There hasn’t been peace in the Congo for 20 years, the army and the various militias are locked in a constant battle over the country’s precious mineral resources. The fighters on both sides have been profiled often but this documentary looks at a group often thought of as merely victims of the war: women. On both sides there are female combatants.
Austin: la capital más moderna de Estados Unidos
With its world renowned arts festivals, flourishing economy and collaborative tech culture, Austin, Texas has a reputation for being one of the coolest and most progressive cities in America.
Stadium Legends: ¿Quién es el mejor de todos los tiempos?
In homes, stadiums, offices and pubs around the world, there is an ongoing generational debate over whose country had the best sports era. Maradona & Messi, Pelé & Neymar, Valderrama & James, Chicharito & Hugo Sánchez.
Cefalópodos, la conquista de los mares
Thanks to breathtaking shots taken with submersibles and specialized underwater filming equipment, he reveals unexpected or spectacular behaviors of little-known species in remote places. Director: Bertrand LOYER.
La carrera del CO2: cómo luchar contra la industria de los combustibles fósiles
The math is simple. We can emit 565 more gigatons of carbon dioxide and stay below 2°C of warming — anything more than that risks catastrophe for life on earth. The only problem? Burning the fossil fuel that corporations now have in their reserves would result in emitting 2,795 gigatons of carbon dioxide — five times the safe amount.
Monstruos eminentes: los experimentos más duros de los gobiernos occidentales
In 1950s Montreal Scottish born psychiatrist Dr. Ewen Cameron experimented on his patients, using sensory deprivation, forced comas and LSD injections. Covertly funded by the Canadian government and the CIA, his techniques have been used in Northern Ireland, Guantánamo and 27 countries around the world.
¿Por qué está fallando tanto el sistema de salud estadounidense?
An exploration of health care with human rights at the center that offers innovative solutions for all humanity. Director: Paul Roberts Original title: Diagnosing Healthcare.
1969, el año que cambió el mundo para siempre
1969, a polarizing year that changed the world forever. To commemorate, Sabbatical Entertainment presents Time Capsule ’69. We travel to the past to witness how history was transformed and relive unforgettable events such as Woodstock Festival, The Beatles' last performance, Pelé's 1,000th goal, as well as the first man to set foot on the moon.
Hombres de ciudad: cuatro destinos durante la crisis económica
Marc Isaacs chronicles the destinies of Londoners from various social classes during the current economic crisis.
A la luna: del sueño a la realidad
Between 1969 and 1972 twelve men walked on the surface of the moon. It was seen as the first chapter in an ambitious program of space exploration. Year 2020.
Paparazzi extremos: los cazadores nocturnos
Road accidents, fires, murders, shootings and police chases… US news channels are dedicating more and more airtime to covering these events. Every evening, hundreds of professionals go scoop hunting. Their goal: to capture the most sensational stories in images to feed the continuous news channels that love these news items.
Extraterrestres al descubierto: la carrera perdida
Investigations connected to ancient text reveal interactions between humans and another kind. Who is this group and why are they being hidden from us? Director: Clive Christopher.
A través de sus ojos: la voz de los niños de Siria
Investigation into Syrian poverty, through the eyes of children who grew up in the rubble. Welcome to Syria! Director: Bernie Bonvoisin Subtitles available.
Luisiana: Luchando contra las corporaciones para preservar su forma de vida
On the banks of Louisiana, fierce Indigenous women are ready to fight-to stop the corporate blacksnake and preserve their way of life. They are risking everything to protect Mother Earth from the predatory fossil fuel companies that seek to poison it. Original title: Water is life.
El delta del Níger, una guerra por el petróleo crudo
After half a century, oil has become the cause of corruption, kidnapping and civil war in the Niger Delta. Black gold has awakened the most insatiable appetites and caused the largest oil spill in the history of Africa.
Cryptoqueen: la estafa de OneCoin
In 2014, a new cryptocurrency was unveiled: OneCoin. At mass events resembling religious gatherings, charismatic founder, Ruja Ignatova, claimed it was on course to become the world’s biggest digital currency and would change the world. In fact, it was a giant ponzi scheme.
Crónicas del rock británico: el punk y sus secuelas
This punchy music documentary chronicles how Punk collapsed into Ska, New Wave and the Mod scene in the late 70's. Featured are rare live performances and exclusive interviews Director : Wolfgang Büld Cast : Mick Avory, Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Ray Davis, Stewart Copland, Bob Geldof, Paul Weller, Sid Vicious, Joe Strummer, Sting, John Lydon.
África atómica: los secretos sucios de la energía limpia
Africa's development is being held back by poor infrastructure and undersized power plants. Countries like Uganda can only produce only 1/4 of the energy needed, leading to daily power cuts with disastrous economic impacts. It's a golden opportunity for nuclear giants who lobby aggressively for more power plants in Africa.
Esclavos en todo el mundo
Pakistan, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Guatemala... there are many children around the world who work in very difficult and dangerous conditions.
El día que Estocolmo se convirtió en un síndrome
On August 23, 1973 a bank robbery at the Kreditbank in Stockholm went badly wrong. It turned into a hostage situation which lasted six days, and gave its name to a phenomenon. Stockholm Syndrome is a way of describing the emotional bonds which some people can form with a captor or abuser. And it all started in that bank in Stockholm.
Alfa Romeo | Corriendo a través del tiempo
Alfa Romeo – the very name conjures up images of racing. Even though it is now more than fifty years since the Italian company dominated the Grand Prix World Championship, Alfa Romeo has retained its sporting pedigree. Director: Jason Fenwick Series: Racing Through Time.