TAG: DW Documentaries

Cambodia: how microcredit is making the world’s poor even poorer

Microcredits for the world’s poor have long been considered the ideal way to combat poverty. But this film documents a bleak scenario

China: nightlife in the megacity Chongqing (2024)

This megacity is growing at a blistering place. But beware, it is not a place for anyone with a fear of heights, or a sensitive stomach.

Fact check: how to spot disinformation in the Israel-Hamas war (2023)

Whether it is staging, old videos or AI-generated images, it makes it more and more difficult to distinguish what’s real and fake. We present three tips to help you.

Brazil: the Amazon – indigenous tribes fight back (2024)

The Yanomami staunchly oppose the destruction of their habitat. Their shaman undertakes a world tour to give a face and a voice to their campaign of resistance.

Ukraine: debunking war propaganda and fakes (2022)

199K views. Thousands of false claims are circulating. Staged attacks, old pictures reused and manipulated videos – what is real and what is not?

Argentina: after one year of President Milei (2024)

584K views. Is Javier Milei a savior or a destroyer? It’s been just over a year since the far-right, chainsaw-wielding 54-year-old was elected President of Argentina.

Venezuela: Maduro’s ongoing power struggle in times of crisis(2024)

Nicolás Maduro has been president of Venezuela since 2013. He rules the country, which faces grave political and economic problems, with an iron fist.

Germany: Berlin and the Middle-East conflict (2024)

Berlin's Jews, Israelis and Palestinians have lived in fear and anger. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased, while police have dealt harshly with pro-Palestinians.

The Arctic: the race for resources is ramping up (2022)

The ice in the arctic is melting, revealing huge amounts of fossil fuels, rare earths and new shipping routes. And the rush to secure these has already begun.

Is prosperity without economic growth possible? (2024)

Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. But is that realistic?

The Philippines: at the heart of a global conflict (2024)

In the South China Sea, the US and China are fighting for dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. The Philippines finds itself caught in the middle.

Israel: Tel Aviv and October 7 (2024)

The Hamas terror attack of 7 October 2023 has had profound consequences in Israel, Gaza and beyond. This film asks how those in Tel Aviv have reacted to the subsequent war.

The Middle East: the terror of Hamas and Israel’s war in Gaza (2024)

How was the attack on the Israeli state prepared? How was it even possible? The documentary film analyzes the failures of intelligence services, politics and the army.

Chile: 50 years after Augusto Pinochet (2023)

Almost 30 years after Pinochet's dictatorship ended, its neoliberal constitution - and the privatization that resulted from it - is coming under fire.

The world: shifting powers – NATO and the Global South

NATO calls itself the most successful alliance in the world. However, countries in Africa and Asia regard the organization with skepticism.

The world: International Space Station (ISS)

It explores the historical situation that made the construction of the ISS possible and hears from crew members from various nations.

Lebanon: a year after Beirut’s deadly blast

The huge shock wave destroyed large parts of the city. 200 people died, over 6,500 were injured and thousands of people were made homeless.

Cuba: high prices, lines and shortages

In Cuba, the socialist project begun by revolutionary hero and former president Fidel Castro is teetering on the verge of failure.

Google, Facebook, Amazon – The rise of the mega-corporations

Mega-corporations like Amazon and Facebook are becoming more powerful. And their growth shows no signs of slowing down.

China: a gateway to Europe – the New Silk Road

The "New Silk Road" is an enormous Chinese international development project. It's a trade network that involves Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Russia: at war – What do Russians say?

Since the start of the war a journalist has been accompanying four Russians, some of whom support Putin and others who are critical.

India: prostitution villages

Our reporters looked around the villages - and found signs of hope: The young generation fights for better education and rights.

United States: what do voters see in Trump?

The US presidential election will take place this November and Trump is polling well. What’s his appeal? Why does he remain so popular with voters?

Denmark: is Copenhagen the world’s greenest capital city?

Copenhagen is renowned for being bike friendly. But the Danish capital has also become a hub of environmental protection and sustainability.