Civilisation(1969)

Alberto Angela leads the dissemination program dedicated to history, art and culture. A historical, archaeological, informative story, with the presence of some protagonists of the Italian cultural or artistic scene.

Bill Bailey travels to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of US forces from Saigon. Immersing himself in its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history, he uncovers what makes this fascinating country tick.

What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show. In a nod to Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", where the figure 42 is the ultimate answer to all questions, 42 tries to provide the answers.

Warm up to a different tomorrow with this short docuseries of personal reflections expressed through words, movement & dance. An experimental collaboration between writers and creative movers from around the world during the first covid-19 lockdown, in spring & summer 2020. From visualization to embodiment, from letters of love to sobering realizations, we're reminded in times of extreme uncertainty that a basic human need emerges... that of reimagining the future. Eight stand-alone episodes created together while being apart - in Lebanon, France, Iran, Jordan and the USA.

A documentary series that charts the Haitian-American experience of Motown Maurice, a future cultural icon, featuring interviews from his past and present.

A two part film series exploring the struggles, strength & healing of Black men. “My Vulnerability is NOT weakness.”

Brought back to life by modern science, a century-old Nyonya named Tian Ya teams up with a ride-hailing driver on a fantastical journey through modern Singapore, uncovering hidden memories, forgotten histories, and timeless Chinese cultural ties that still shape the present.

With the help of a journalist from their homeland, a Chinese cultural relic tries to escape the British Museum to return back to their beloved motherland. — The vast majority of the museum's massive collection of up to 8 million items came from countries beyond the UK. The trustees of the British Museum have become the world's largest receivers of stolen property, and the great majority of their loot is not even on public display. Data from UNESCO shows that 1.6 million Chinese cultural relics were stolen and collected by 47 museums around the world, among which the British Museum has the largest collection. Many were plundered during the Siege of Beijing by the Eight-Nation Alliance in 1900.

In a small town, a highly anticipated lion dance competition attracts performers from far and wide. Wang Lu, a high school sophomore dealing with anxiety, accidentally enters the preliminary round and secures a spot in the main event. Determined to win, she forms a team of female lion dancers and departs from traditional training methods by incorporating parkour and street dance. Despite the challenges she faces, Wang Lu demonstrates resilience through lion dancing and reignites her father's passion for the art.

A young generation in Huaihua explores and revitalizes Dong ethnic cultural heritage, showcasing traditional crafts, music, and rituals, while navigating the challenges of preserving these practices in modern times.

Gina Dirawi travels around the world metting people she is curious about. We are thrown between laughter and crying, between spontaneous comedy and serious discussions about life.

An elderly couple on the brink of divorce embark on a heartfelt and humorous road trip that rekindles their love while celebrating the charm of Hunan’s local specialties.

When a disheartened villager, A Gui, sets out to fulfill Yunxiang A Niang’s dream of living to a hundred, he organizes an evening gala to bring the community back together. Despite ridicule and setbacks, his determination and sincerity inspire the villagers, culminating in a heartwarming celebration that rekindles a sense of home, belonging, and renewal in rural China.

Cultural and Educational TV Show to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and the March First Movement