Otto-Jan Ham makes a program about drugs. Because drugs have fascinated him all his life, but also and perhaps especially because he has three young daughters of his own. He also watches 'The News'. He knows how ubiquitous drugs are. It's only a matter of time before the apple of his eye is offered MDMA, or at least a hastily rolled joint. And so, because his sleep is dear to him, he wants to look the enemy straight in the eye. Objective and with an open mind. 'Drugs', a sober look at mind-expanding shit.
The series covers the events of the ethnic clashes in Târgu Mures after the fall of the communist regime. The author has arranged the written and film material collected by the Dr. Bernády György Foundation in chronological order. The archival photos showing the important events of the five days, the moments that created the revolutionary atmosphere, are complemented by the recollections of Hungarians and Romanians, and official statements.
"Lars and Lars" is a well-known Norwegian fishing duo consisting of Lars Nilssen and Lars Lenth, known from TV series, films and articles about fly fishing. They have produced content for VGTV, among others, and are known for their unique approach to fishing excursions, often with a focus on nature and humor.
Who was Homer, and what is the meaning of The Odyssey? In this documentary we follow the footsteps of Ulysses, also known by his Greek name Odysseus—a hero as relevant today as he was nearly three thousand years ago, on a journey across some of the most fascinating landscapes and seascapes of the Mediterranean region. With the help of prominent international scholars, we seek to resolve the questions that still surround one of humanity’s greatest literary works and its enigmatic author.
The Transamazon highway was a gigantic saga, the greatest example of the pharaonic works of the Brazilian military government. But the road that would promote national integration was best known for linking the famine of the Northeast with the misery of the Amazon. This haunting docuseries follows the story of the construction of this highway and its morbid consequences.
Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells, microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity.
10 British teen boys who had several run ins with law enforcement. They spend time in an old prison to see what prison life would be like in a real prison.
The Belgian shipping company Red Star Line carried more than 2 million migrants from Antwerp to New York between 1873 and 1934. Most of them were Eastern Europeans who had left their homes and their families due to war and poverty. Through taped interviews, more than 2000 Red Star Line passengers relate the most important journey of their life.
«Dama til» is a Norwegian documentary TV series of 16 episodes that aired on NRK3 in 2011 and 2013. In the series Live Nelvik tests characteristics of a handful of Norwegian celebrity men, going into their private lives.
One family, fifty years of scandal. The rise and fall of a media mogul and the unravelling of his deeply troubled family. A staggering tale of money, sex, privacy and power.
CBC’s point-of-view documentary series that gets to the heart of issues that matter to Canadians. Celebrating the great Canadian tradition of documentary, Canada’s best filmmakers bring us films with compelling characters, harrowing tales and unforgettable moments. With unique and often unexpected access, these stories will ignite discussions and open dialogues about issues relevant in today’s society.