The world’s most polluted river | DW Documentary
Discover the hidden gems of Iran through a unique journey on the Trans-Iranian Railway. In a new documentary, viewers...
Social documentaries
Traveling Iran by train | DW Documentary
Discover the hidden gems of Iran through a unique journey on the Trans-Iranian Railway. In a new documentary, viewers...
By train across Sri Lanka | DW Documentary
Behind the iron curtain of North Korea's dictatorship lies a nation shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Little is known...
Visiting North Korea | DW Documentary
Part 1 of this gripping two-part documentary delves into the awe-inspiring building works of our Stone Age ancestors....
Secrets of the Stone Age (2/2)
This two-part documentary is an enthralling exploration of one of the most critical periods of human history: the...
Secrets of the Stone Age (1/2)
This two-part documentary is an enthralling exploration of one of the most critical periods of human history: the...
Who were the Neanderthals? | DW Documentary
Delve deep into the origins of humanity with the documentary that is about to unveil the hidden secrets of prehistoric...
Money, happiness and eternal life – Greed (Director’s Cut)
In our quest for happiness, we often equate it with success, money, and power. But can we really find true fulfillment...
America’s Black upper class – Rich, successful and empowered
This documentary takes a deep dive into the world of successful African-Americans and their journey towards wealth and...
The end of a superpower – The collapse of the Soviet Union
This documentary explores the legacy of the Soviet Union's collapse through the eyes of those who witnessed it...
Millionaire life — not as easy as it sounds
Every year, Americans spend nearly $80 billion on lottery tickets and scratch cards. In a single moment, a winner's...
The Mennonites – A trip back in time
A fascinating insight into a rarely seen world: a devout and highly traditional Mennonite Christian community....
What happened to Otto Warmbier in North Korea?
In 2016, American student Otto Warmbier was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for allegedly...
The billion-dollar waste business
For years, waste has been illegally dumped or burned in Europe, leading to billions of euros in profits for some...
Artificial intelligence and algorithms: pros and cons | DW Documentary (AI documentary)
This groundbreaking documentary takes an in-depth look at the revolutionary developments currently taking place in...
How the rich get richer – money in the world economy | DW Documentary
In the face of exploding real estate prices, a zero interest rate policy, and a rising stock market, the divide...
Hürtgen forest and the end of World War II
This documentary takes an unflinching look at one of the most brutal battles of World War Two: the fight for the...
Kiribati: a drowning paradise in the South Pacific
As sea levels begin to rise, the island nation of Kiribati is at risk of being swallowed up by the engulfing waves of...