DW Documentary S09E02 · Life between hearing and deafness

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  1. 1 1. War in Congo- Trapped in a spiral of violence2025-01-04 · 1h 26m
  2. 2 2. Life between hearing and deafness2025-01-05 · 26m
  3. 3 3. Is the sea swallowing up the land?2025-01-08 · 43m
  4. 4 4. The intestine- The body's underappreciated control center and gut health2025-01-09 · 43mThe intestine is a true marvel. This organ’s complex functions extend far beyond the mere processing of food. The intestine affects the immune system and also has a powerful effect
  5. 5 5. A childhood between Togo and Munich - In search of the truth2025-01-11 · 43m
  6. 6 6. Pure luxury or bitter poverty - Living on a roof2025-01-12 · 26m
  7. 7 7. The dilemma of international egg donation: going abroad for a baby2025-01-14 · 29mFor some women, getting pregnant is only possible through egg donation. It’s a pathway to parenthood with children who aren’t biologically their own. While egg donation is legal in
  8. 8 8. Cambodia - How microcredit is making the world's poor even poorer2025-01-15 · 43m
  9. 9 9. In the shadow of trauma- Life after Auschwitz2025-01-24 · 43m
  10. 10 10. Gas from Africa- Europe’s search for new suppliers2025-01-25 · 52m
  11. 11 11. Challenges, heartache and confidence: Stories from Eastern Europe2025-01-30 · 43m
  12. 12 12. Should we bring extinct species back to life?2025-02-06 · 43mAll around the world, scientists are working to recreate lost animal species such as the mammoth. Using modern genetic techniques, they’re extracting ancient genetic material from
  13. 13 13. How farmers are protecting the soil and our food security2025-02-14 · 43m
  14. 14 14. Teenagers of Donbass: Growing up in war2025-02-14 · 1h 25m
  15. 15 15. Saving beavers and pond turtles2025-02-16 · 26m
  16. 16 16. Haiti- The iron grip of the gangs2025-02-21 · 43m
  17. 17 17. The fight for water in Bangalore2025-02-26 · 43m
  18. 18 18. Africa‘s tech pioneers- Innovative solutions for a sustainable future2025-02-27 · 43mTen of the world's fastest growing economies are located on the African continent. Companies in the field of science and innovation are being promoted. Climate-friendly ideas for t
  19. 19 19. The American abortion war2025-02-28 · 43mIn the USA, abortion rights are tearing the nation apart. Abortions are banned in the state of Texas, but that's not enough for anti-abortion activists. They go even further -- and
  20. 20 20. Life in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest2025-03-05 · 43mCanada's Great Bear Rainforest is a place where the rainforest and Pacific Ocean meet. This special forest is home to countless spruce and fir trees. One very special species tower
  21. 21 21. The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences2025-03-02 · 1h 26m
  22. 22 22. Uganda - Protheses for a new life2025-03-09 · 26m
  23. 23 23. Climate protection from moors2025-03-16 · 26mPeatlands bind more carbon than forests. But in Germany, almost all the country’s natural peatlands have been drained. Now, they’re emitting greenhouse gases. People around the wor
  24. 24 24. Rivers ans risk- Water crisis on four continents2025-03-22 · 1h 30mWater is scarce, but global demand continues to rise. Humanity is facing serious disputes over our most important resource. What impact is our lifestyle having on our planet's wate
  25. 25 25. The return of vultures to Europe2025-03-25 · 29mSome twenty years ago vultures were close to extinction in much of Europe. Since then, the birds have been successfully reintroduced in parts of Germany, Spain and France. They may
  26. 26 26. Luxury clinic for valuable horses2025-03-26 · 26mThe film explores the work of one of Europe’s largest and most modern equine clinics, where the specialist vet meets clients with great expectations, and an even greater love for t
  27. 27 27. Panama - Navigating crises at the canal2025-03-27 · 42mPanama's famous canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. But, this important gateway for world trade is increasingly blocked. Cargo ships often have to wait weeks for passag
  28. 28 28. Agribusiness in the USA - The dark side of productivity and profitability2025-04-02 · 43mIn the USA, agriculture is dominated by two magic words: productivity and profitability. The two million farmers in the United States are impressive businessmen. But their agribusi
  29. 29 29. Tracking pandemics: Detecting new diseases early2025-04-06 · 26mCorona, AIDS and the Spanish flu have claimed many millions of lives. Now, researchers around the world are trying to better predict and prevent pandemics like these in the future.
  30. 30 30. Hackers, malware and the darknet2025-04-10 · 43mCyberspace is less secure than ever before. Hackers exploit human error or technical loopholes to steal data -- or publish it on the darknet, if the ransom demanded is not paid. It
  31. 31 31. Pirates - Simple sailors or brutal thieves?2025-04-01 · 52m
  32. 32 32. Life after violence and explotation- The dark side of sex work2025-04-13 · 26mIn 2002, a law was passed in Germany to legalize sex work as a service. The change in the law presupposes that people offer sexual services voluntarily and that they are of legal a
  33. 33 33. The global organ trafficking network2025-04-14 · 23mOn the internet, the offer looks very serious: a start to a new life without dialysis, with a new kidney in just a few weeks. A glimmer of hope for seriously ill people who have be
  34. 34 34. Camel racing in Egypt2025-04-19 · 1h 4m
  35. 35 35. Eternal Life? The secrets of the centenarians2025-04-20 · 26mIn the villages on Sardinia's east coast, people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world. But why? Is it due to nutrition? The good weather? Or genetics? Scientists arou
  36. 36 36. The life of Pope Francis and its most important moments2025-04-21 · 26mIn March 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina was elected 266th Pope, the first South American to become spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. He set out to reform the Vat
  37. 37 37. Dr. Sanduk Ruit’s Himalayan mission2025-04-22 · 29mSanduk Ruit has devoted his life to healing as many cataracts sufferers as possible. The Nepalese doctor, who himself comes from a modest background, wants to ensure high-quality s
  38. 38 38. A sperm donor and his 30 children2025-04-23 · 43m
  39. 39 39. Francis - A pope for the poor and the marginalized2025-04-25 · 43mThe papal appointment of Argentine national Jorge Mario Bergoglio wrote history. For the first time, a non-European and Jesuit had been made head of the Catholic Church. He was als
  40. 40 40. Orlando- The dark side of the world's theme park capital2025-04-26 · 43mWith dozens of theme parks, Orlando is seen as a paradise for fans of attractions and rollercoasters. But the shiny, fairytale world also has a lesser-known, darker side. Negligen
  41. 41 41. The Vietnam War2025-04-27 · 51mUsing original and archive material, the film tells the story of the Vietnam War, beginning with the Indochina War and liberation from the colonial power France to the 1990s, when
  42. 42 42. Bioplastics and other innovations against climate change2025-04-28 · 26mResearchers from various disciplines are determined to fight climate change. At Kassel University in the German state of Hesse, for example, research is being carried out on a new
  43. 43 43. Nigerian communities vs. Big Oil2025-04-29 · 29mThe Niger Delta in Nigeria is one of the most polluted areas on earth - due to repeated oil spills. Environmentalists, scientists and lawyers are working together to restore the da
  44. 44 44. Germany’s rivers are dying - Pollution, extinction and the fight for clean water2025-04-30 · 43mMost of Germany’s rivers are in poor condition. Pollutants from industry and agriculture contaminate the water and lead to algal blooms and species die-offs. Environmental advocate
  45. 45 45. How our relationship to work is changing2025-05-01 · 43mAccording to estimates, Artificial Intelligence and automation will replace a large proportion of the global workforce in the coming decades. So, it's time to look for concepts for
  46. 46 46. Buthan- Back to the roots, with a Buddhist monk2025-05-02 · 43m
  47. 47 47. Son of the Mullah- Escape from Iran2025-05-03 · 1h 26m
  48. 48 48. Danger from the North Sea- The search for explosive ordnance from WWII2025-05-04
  49. 49 49. Hitler's Reich- Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (1/4)2025-05-05
  50. 50 50. 1945- The world after World War Two2025-05-07 · 43m
  51. 51 51. Mennonites- A hidden world in Argentina2025-05-09 · 43m
  52. 52 52. The cartels that control Mexico's mega market2025-05-10 · 43m
  53. 53 53. A tough business- The oyster farmers of Arcachon2025-05-10 · 29m
  54. 54 54. José Mujica- Life in a globalized world2025-05-13 · 43m
  55. 55 55. Hitler's Reich- Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (2/4)2025-05-14 · 52m
  56. 56 56. What's life like for Canada's queer indigenous community?2025-05-15 · 43m
  57. 57 57. A global longevity movement- Eternal life with biohacking?2025-05-16
  58. 58 58. Animals on Instagram - Costumed dogs and tigers in Lamborghinis2025-05-18 · 26m
  59. 59 59. Hitler's Reich - Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (3/4)2025-05-21 · 52m
  60. 60 60. AI and biodiversity2025-05-22 · 43mThe sixth extinction of species is in full swing. In the race against time, researchers around the world are relying more and more on high-tech. This visually stunning documentary
  61. 61 61. The new face - The hyaluron beauty hype2025-05-23 · 43mHyaluron has been used with increasing frequency, as social media normalizes lip injections. In Germany, this beauty industry procedure may only be carried out by doctors or altern
  62. 62 62. Illegal cobalt mining in the Congo2025-05-27 · 29mCobalt is a highly prized metal, especially for makers of smartphones and EVs. Almost 75% of global production comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo - where there are also ch
  63. 63 63. Hitler's Reich- Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (4/4)2025-05-28 · 52m
  64. 64 64. Australia's king eucalyptus2025-05-29 · 43mVast areas of Australia are covered by forests of giant eucalyptus. According to the Aborigines, the ‘king’ eucalyptus, which can grow up to 100 meters high, has mythical power. H
  65. 65 65. Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci2025-05-30 · 43m
  66. 66 66. The trade in human skulls from the colonial era- A disturbing legacy |2025-05-31 · 43m"African human skull, early 20th century, 2,000 euros." Adverts like this can be seen on social media. The trade is legal in Germany, even when the skulls date from the German colo
  67. 67 67. Orca interactions- Danger in the Strait of Gibraltar2025-06-04 · 43mSince 2020, reports have increased of boats being rammed by orcas along the European Atlantic coast. The whales make a beeline for the hulls and rudders. Researchers are trying to
  68. 68 68. The wonderful world of fungi2025-06-06 · 41mLife on Earth wouldn’t be possible without fungi. Yet they largely elude our view, as they form a finely tuned network that runs through the soil of the forests. Everywhere on Eart
  69. 69 69. Exploiting Africa2025-06-07 · 52mThe global race for the African continent‘s coveted raw materials is unscrupulous. The raw material interests of rich nations often trump the rights and needs of the local populati
  70. 70 70. Why did the Neanderthals die out?2025-06-12 · 43mThe extinction of the Neanderthals, the one species that dominated the Eurasian continent prior to the arrival of Homo sapiens, is one of the most puzzling topics in archeology. Ho
  71. 71 71. The psychological impact of a world in crisis2025-06-17 · 29mNatural disasters and wars, each seemingly more devastating than the last. Are we becoming desensitized to this constant stream of bad news? And could that actually be necessary to
  72. 72 72. The sacred birches of the Taiga2025-06-18 · 43mThe taiga is the largest contiguous vegetation zone in the world. The birch plays a special role in this boreal coniferous forest. Its light-colored bark forms a perfect insulating
  73. 73 73. Defenseless people- The Yazidis and their lives after the genocide2025-06-19 · 1h 26m
  74. 74 74. War in Sudan- A surgeon and his team working to save lives in the Nuba Mountains2025-06-21 · 52m
  75. 75 75. Artificial intelligence in agriculture2025-06-22 · 26mThe way we feed ourselves is changing. Agriculture will also be impacted by Artificial Intelligence. Could AI present an opportunity for increased food security in the future? Eth
  76. 76 76. How a village in Senegal is using solar energy to bring itself into the modern age2025-06-25 · 43mIn a remote village in Senegal, a woman is using solar energy to bring progress. Against her husband's wishes, she trains to become a solar technician. Four months later, the wome
  77. 77 77. An endless war: Iran, Israel and United States (1/2)2025-06-26 · 42m
  78. 78 78. An endless war: Iran, Israel and United States (2/2)2025-06-26 · 43m
  79. 79 79. How the internet warps our emotions2025-06-27 · 43mIs the internet making us emotionally numb? Online trolls and influencers expertly manipulate people's feelings, leading many to disconnect from their emotions. Scientists explain
  80. 80 80. By train to Hudson Bay2025-07-01 · 43m
  81. 81 81. Cape Verde: Island paradise with a dark side2025-07-02 · 43mEndless beaches, majestic mountains and villages with multi-colored houses: Cape Verde has become one of the hottest new destinations for social media influencers. Here, tourists c
  82. 82 82. Switzerland’s gold2025-07-03 · 43mFour of the seven largest gold refineries in the world are located in Switzerland. However, the legal regulations are weak. What is the industry doing to ensure that no "dirty gol
  83. 83 83. Caregivers from South America negotiate Germany's jungle of red tape2025-07-04 · 43mGermany is reliant on skilled labor from other countries. But German bureaucracy makes it difficult for people like Yanileidy. She came from Colombia to work as a nurse. The origin
  84. 84 84. Everyday life in the Bosnian War - What happened in Srebrenica?2025-07-05 · 1h 28m
  85. 85 85. How sustainable are tomatoes?2025-07-06 · 26mDelicious, sweet, low in calories: Tomatoes have a good reputation. They’re the most important vegetable in the world, with a total production of 190 million tons per year. But how
  86. 86 86. Crypto fraud: The OneCoin scandal2025-07-09 · 43mOneCoin was launched in 2014 and billed as the world's largest cryptocurrency. Founder Ruja Ignatova earned many millions of Euros before a tech nerd stepped in to stop the scam -
  87. 87 87. Superpower or escape from reality: What is maladaptive daydreaming?2025-07-11 · 43mMany people daydream. But excessive daydreaming can become a burden. This is because the exaggerated mental digressions, termed Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD), often get in the way o
  88. 88 88. Oppenheimer after Trinity2025-07-16 · 52mAmerican physicist Julius Robert Oppenheimer is regarded as the father of the atomic bomb. Delving into his complex mind, this prize-winning documentary explores what happened befo
  89. 89 89. Without time, without light - How do the brain and body react?2025-07-17 · 43m14 volunteers live underground for 40 days. With no way to mark time, this is an extreme experiment. How do people adapt to these conditions? How do the body and brain react to the
  90. 90 90. Racism, hatred and terror - The global network of rightwing extremists2025-07-18 · 1h 26mRacist and right-wing extremist networks are coalescing, worldwide. They carry out terrorist attacks on minorities and democratic institutions. Authorities in the USA and Europe co
  91. 91 91. New alliances in East Asia?2025-07-19 · 52m
  92. 92 92. Deep sea mining: What’s the true cost of renewable energies?2025-07-20 · 43mThe idea is that electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines will reduce our consumption of coal, oil and gas. However, these technologies rely on many raw materials present belo
  93. 93 93. Nitrous oxide - How harmless is laughing gas really?2025-07-22 · 29mNitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, is often considered a harmless way of getting high. In Germany, you can buy it freely over the counter. But while the gas might
  94. 94 94. Are fish smarter than we thought?2025-07-23 · 43mFor several years, researchers have been trying to understand what goes on in the minds of aquatic creatures. And the latest discoveries exceed all expectations. The documentary pr
  95. 95 95. A small Polish village saves the moors2025-07-24 · 26mThe Polish village of Rozwarowo in northern Poland is saving the moors. Local thatcher Alfred Smolczynski initiated the process: He’s been renaturalizing the moor since the 1980s,
  96. 96 96. Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union: Operation Barbarossa (1/2)2025-07-25 · 43m
  97. 97 97. Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union: Operation Barbarossa (2/2)2025-07-25 · 43m
  98. 98 98. Wars and their toxic legacy2025-07-30 · 43mUntil the 2000s, France submerged, buried or destroyed thousands of tons of ammunition. Long forgotten, these rubbish heaps are now releasing pollution that is toxic and carcinogen
  99. 99 99. Hiroshima - A story of survival, loss and forgiveness after the atomic bomb2025-08-02 · 51mOn August 6, 1945, at 8:15 a.m., the first atomic bomb explosion in a war killed more than 70,000 Japanese civilians in Hiroshima in one fell swoop. Countless others, seriously inj
  100. 100 100. Water - Too much and not enough2025-08-06 · 43mWater forms the basis for all life on Earth. It has shaped human activity and influenced the development of entire societies. Water has always been a mainstay of health, prosperity
  101. 101 101. Burnout - What are the warning signs?2025-08-07 · 43mEvery year, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide suffer burnout. This mostly invisible and insidious illness often gnaws at those affected for a long time. Often, they report
  102. 102 102. Treasure islands in the Pacific (1/2)2025-08-08 · 43mThe Pacific Ocean is larger than the entire land mass of the Earth combined. Today, it is increasingly becoming a strategic arena for the world’s major powers - each seeking to saf
  103. 103 103. Treasure islands in the Pacific (2/2)2025-08-14 · 43mOn the Chatham Islands, we learn how loneliness becomes a daily challenge when you live surrounded by so much water. A supply ship fails to arrive on time, leading to food prices r
  104. 104 104. Is there an effective alternative to antibiotics?2025-08-15 · 43mIs there an effective alternative to antibiotics? Researchers around the world are focusing on bacteriophages. These "good" viruses infect specific bacteria and destroy them. Do th
  105. 105 105. Surfing - Once upon a wave2025-08-16 · 52mThe documentary tells the fascinating story of surfing. With breathtaking footage, the film provides insights into a sport that has its origins in Polynesian culture. It was filmed
  106. 106 106. International adoptions - A global scandal2025-08-20 · 43mIn the last 60 years, over a million "orphans” have been adopted by Western families. Many of them are now discovering that their past is a lie. International adoptions are at the
  107. 107 107. Superpower laughter - How humor makes us strong2025-08-21 · 43mLaughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor mak
  108. 108 108. PFAS - "Forever chemicals" in drinking water2025-08-24 · 26mIt’s one of the biggest environmental scandals ever to hit Germany. In 2012, a routine inspection uncovers industrial chemicals, known as PFAS, in the drinking water of the souther
  109. 109 109. Can Norway’s wild salmon be saved?2025-08-26 · 29mFactory farming is threatening to wipe out wild salmon populations in Norway - due to the dramatic spread of parasitic salmon lice. Can the wild salmon still be saved? On Norway's
  110. 110 110. Children in elite sports - A lost childhood2025-08-27 · 43mFor top-class sport, many people have had to sacrifice their childhood. Even before they reach the age of 10, some have experienced a range of abuse. More and more athletes are spe
  111. 111 111. TikTok, China and the fear of digital propaganda2025-08-28 · 43mTikTok is the most popular app among young people, with more than 1.6 billion users worldwide today. Streaming videos featuring influencers in particular draw huge numbers of viewe
  112. 112 112. Globalization - How crises change our world (1/2)2025-08-29 · 43mThe battle for raw materials. Climate change. Digitalization. These things have rapidly changed the world. Who wins, who loses? What is yet to come? This film looks at how lives ar
  113. 113 113. Globalization - How crises change our world (2/2)2025-08-29 · 43mThe battle for raw materials. Climate change. Digitalization. These things have rapidly changed the world. Who wins, who loses? What is yet to come? This film looks at how lives ar
  114. 114 114. The orphans of World War Two2025-09-03 · 1h 26mThe Second World War claimed the lives of millions of people and left many children orphaned. One of the worst-affected countries was Poland, where entire families were wiped out.
  115. 115 115. Tardigrades - Showing us the way of immortality?2025-09-04 · 43mTheir appearance is amusing - and they’re extremely hardy. Tardigrades are microscopic creatures. Their lumbering gait resembles that of bears, and they can withstand extreme tempe
  116. 116 116. German colonial crimes in Tanzania2025-09-12 · 1h 35m
  117. 117 117. DNA tests: Who is getting rich with the data from our genes?2025-09-13 · 52m
  118. 118 118. Our immune system - Miracle weapon against cancer?2025-09-19 · 43mOur immune system protects us from pathogens, harmful substances and malignant cell changes. For humans, it is indispensable. This film examines the immune system and shows how it
  119. 119 119. Living with climate change2025-09-24 · 43mIn the global North, climate change is often still something very abstract. For people in countries like India or the Philippines, however, it is already very real. Extreme heat do
  120. 120 120. The San Andreas Fault2025-09-30 · 43mCalifornia is one of the most active earthquake regions in the world. The San Andreas Fault, a 1,300-kilometer-long fracture zone in the earth's crust, runs through the cities of S
  121. 121 121. Israelis and Palestinians working together for peace2025-10-04 · 1h 3mIsraelis and Palestinians are working together for peace. Despite the terrorism of Hamas, Israel's brutal war on Gaza, and violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, people on
  122. 122 122. The hidden realities of farming (1/2)2025-10-09 · 43mWhere does our food come from, and where does it end up? This two-part series looks at the journey from production to plate, exploring the hidden world behind the food we eat.
  123. 123 123. Autism: Understanding the ‘spectrum’2025-10-10 · 43mFor people with autism, recognizing a smile or enjoying a touch is often not possible. More and more people, especially children, are being diagnosed with "autism spectrum disorder
  124. 124 124. The Cuban Missile Crisis2025-10-11
  125. 125 125. Women in Mexico fight femicide2025-10-12
  126. 126 126. The hidden realities of farming (2/2)2025-10-16 · 43mThe photographer and filmmaker Kadir van Lohuizen embarks on an investigative journey into the food we eat each day. His research takes him to the US, China, the Netherlands, Kenya
  127. 127 127. Invasive fungal infections - The new threat2025-10-17 · 43mInvasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes
  128. 128 128. How the world is choking on plastic2025-10-22 · 1h 26mPlastic is everywhere, not just in our rivers and oceans. It permeates the air, soil, and even our bodies. The problem is getting worse, and yet the plastics industry is increasing
  129. 129 129. Weapon of war: Sexual violence against men2025-10-25
  130. 130 130. Amazon: Who pays the price?2025-11-25 · 43mOnline retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling c
  131. 131 131. Neuschwanstein - Fairytale castle and architectural icon2025-11-28 · 1h 26m
  132. 132 132. Machu Picchu - The secrets of the Inca builders2025-12-03 · 43m
  133. 133 133. Images of war - The legacy of photographer Anja Niedringhaus2025-12-20 · 1h 26m