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October 7, 2023: Hamas terrorists attack Israel, murder and take hostages. Israel reacts with severity. The goal: the destruction of Hamas. But with the war in Gaza, Israel is awakening the great trauma of the Palestinians: the expulsion of 1948. How can the lack of empathy on both sides be explained?

"The body in action: relaxed and sensitive. The feeling: open and free. So breaking is a warrior art and must be transferred to everyday life." BBoy Said has to laugh at his own quote. But there is something to it: he draws strength from the breakdancing philosophy to accept defeat and dance resolutely towards his happiness. The big goal is the Olympic Games - BBoy Said would be the first Uigure to take part in 2024. BBirl Joana is also competing for the Olympics and at the same time has to find a way to deal with her past and learn to rethink family.

A four-year-old is laughed at by two older girls. Fueled by thoughts of revenge, his imagination suddenly becomes tangible, turning his childish game into bitter reality.

Emerging excitement, a dancing body, and the sensual awakening of sexuality turn this experimental animation film by Florian Maubach into the nucleus of a transformation process. A stimulating short film that pushes boundaries but doesn’t solely focus on the pleasure event. It’s a metaphorically charged short film that allows an important look behind the curtain of male sexuality and relationships.

OKTAGON 60: Buchinger vs. Eskiev was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Saturday September 7, 2024 at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

An exploration of Cologne Cathedral, an emblematic monument and world heritage site. The towering place of worship took over 600 years to complete. Once the tallest building in the world, its ornate facade remains a masterpiece of Gothic architecture - and a reflection of the evolution of Franco-German relations.

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Arnold Schönberg's Gurre-Lieder for the 75th anniversary of the Bavarian Radio Orchestra at Munich's Isar Philharmonic.

Last summer we found a photograph on the street. What is to be recovered when the image is given back its movement?

The second short film by Alton Vegaz.

The first engagement at the small theater in the Mecklenburg province presents Gesa and Arikia with challenges. Schumann accompanies the young women during their first two years, telling of their hopes and doubts, of internal and external resistance.

Is the duck really talking?

In a world where reality bends and mysteries lurk around every corner, "Hotel Trancesylvania" takes audiences on a pulse-pounding journey like never before. This sci-fi thriller, set to captivate viewers with its enigmatic plot, introduces us to Emily, a woman lost in the labyrinthine corridors of a forgotten hotel.

An analysis of The Magic Mountain, a novel by the German writer Thomas Mann (1875-1955), published in November 1924.

The saga of fitness, which exploded in the 1980s and contributed, in its own way, to liberating women's bodies.

What is it like to grow up in times of war? In a documentary film they developed themselves, nine young Ukrainian women offer a unique insight into their lives—into everyday life in a state of emergency. In the documentary, nine Ukrainian teenagers tell their stories. Some of the young women have fled to other countries, while others remain in Ukraine, but all of them become co-authors of their own lives: How much is left for oneself when fear for family and fellow human beings, when death, separation, and trauma are omnipresent?

A solar system in which the end of history has already been surpassed: people allow themselves to be ruled by computer reason – ActualSanity – which keeps the community of planets in an harmonious ideal state. Political processes no longer seem to be necessary in this AI-driven, totalitarian and cosy government; instead, identity-forming collectives distinguish themselves from each other solely by subtle behavioural differences. Until a threat looms on the horizon: the Broken Hearts Collective disquiets the solar system with terrorist attacks – a development at the centre of which Marten Eliot and Emma Glendale, young head fellows of the Dolphin Collective, unexpectedly find themselves.

The betting industry is also cashing in on amateur soccer - even though sports betting on these games is banned in Germany. Clubs and players are often unaware of this and are left empty-handed in this global business. And that's not all: amateur soccer is threatened by manipulation - the integrity of the Germans' favorite sport is at stake! A team of investigative journalists and data experts uncovers the truth: hundreds of matches from German top and regional leagues are being offered on international betting portals - and in German too. A billion-dollar business.

The European elections held from 6 to 9 June could be decisive for the EU. Polls predict a shift to the right, but radical right-wing parties are already influencing EU policy. This documentary focuses on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s term in office since 2019, and analyses the shift in policy on key issues such as migration.

Putin had been preparing his country for the big war long before it started. Since 2012, a series of repressive laws were passed, labelling everyone who publicly disagreed with the official narrative as „foreign agent“. In these circumstances, a group of independent Russian media and activists are trying to resist and continue their work. Right after the invasion their work becomes virtually impossible. Shot during one decisive year, before and after the invasion, the new film by fearless filmmaker Askold Kurov (The Trial - The State of Russia vs. Oleg Sentsov) portrays the last defenders of democracy in Russia and gives a glimpse of hope for another future.

She is defined; from birth on. The role she has to play, who she is and what she is made of is not determined by her. If one’s own body and gender are a political issue, it is about time that one’s own voice is heard.

Arash is in his early 20s and is faced with something he can no longer hide: he doesn't enjoy sex.

Peter Urban has commentated Eurovision for German audiences for 25 years and as he is stepping down he takes a look back at his memories and the evolution of the contest during that time.

What does it mean to live a nomadic life in Germany today? How do people see you when to keep moving is more important to you than possessions and social status? What are the prejudices faced by people who work outside the 40-hours-per-week regular job model and want to be fulfilled? To get some answers to these questions, Anna Friedrich walks part of the way with four women who prefer travelling to settling.

What is a Schützenfest (shooting festival) and what is it for? A small German town breaks out the bunting to welcome the arrival of brass bands, hats and rifles, as the town's men march as one towards the throne. A quirky ethnographic exploration of the rituals of a bygone era.

Past and present collide in this dreamlike tour through a former Nazi rocket factory and forced labor camp, which is now a museum.

See Brussels and die - The show about the bestseller. Recording from the Admiralspalast Berlin from 2024-04-26. A kind of final speech by Nico Semsrott about his 5 years as a Member of the European Parliament. “I think political frustration is totally justified. But with a vote for The Left or The Greens, you can at least annoy the conservative and right-wing parties that want to enable corruption for all MEPs.”

Queer people from all over the world have made Berlin what it is today. Many leave their home because they want to, others because they have to. This film follows a few of them. The queer universe of Berlin mirrors the movements of the world and is constantly evolving. In recent decades, a multitude of identities have made themselves heard. Today, gay and lesbian are only two terms among many.

This animated movie tells the story of the famous inventor Zangemann and the girl Ada, a curious tinkerer. Ada begins to experiment with hardware and software, and in the process realises how crucial it is for her and others to control technology.

A somewhat quaint private detective with voyeuristic tendencies, pursued by inquiries from his neglected clients, supported by an anonymous patron, is the (anti-)hero of this film. With his Super-8 camera, he delves into the stuffiness of the 1970s, while becoming more and more entangled in the strange stories of his assignments...

The Code of Criminal Procedure is actually intended to help judges get to the truth. To do this, they interview witnesses, listen to experts, and have evidence presented. But what if the evidence does not provide a clear picture when statement is against statement? The judge is free to assess the evidence. All that counts is the judicial conviction, which ideally also corresponds to the “objective truth”. But how often is this really the case? How easily do we believe our own prejudices when in doubt? How quickly can we be manipulated? And how do we know when someone is lying? Knowledge of these soft factors also makes it difficult for people at the head of a court to decide whether guilt or innocence. In the end, the judges also have to live with a verdict that has serious consequences for those involved. The accompanying documentary to the TV movie attempts to explore this dilemma with the help of various interview partners and cases.

A father who has to find his own way through grief. After the death of his child, the different grief strategies of him and his wife are revealed. The story bring the diversity of grieving processes and addresses communication problems.

What began as a relaxed party weekend in BORN DEAD ended in chaos. Mila is still fighting her way through the mad doctor's building. Meanwhile, human traffickers arrive. The bloodbath takes its course.

Manuel Liñán is a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer who is pushing the boundaries of the artform and challenging gender norms. Born into a modest family in Granada in 1980, Liñán grew up under pressure to fulfil his father's dream of becoming a bullfighter - a path that did not correspond to his true passion. This documentary follows the artist through the creative process and rehearsals of his work “Muerte de Amor” in June 2024.

With 71 incredible concerts and more than 750,000 tickets sold, Helene Fischer's "Rausch - Die Arena-Tour" 2023 has thrilled people like no other artist ever before. ARD is showing the pop icon's concert highlight unabridged and with all the hits, thrilling acrobatics and elements of fire and water in a perfectly staged show.

Strange noises in the house have natural causes, right?... A young woman asks herself the same thing as she lies in her bed at night and hears scratching in her walls accompanied by the creaking wooden floor. Nothing to worry about, right?...

Two boys bravely resist the desire to join a dance.

Banned since 1993 in France and Germany, does the PKK still represent a danger? A dive into the heart of a complex geopolitical issue, where the fight for freedom, manipulation and pressure are intertwined.

They have already lived for a century. They are great women who have turned the world they live in upside down with their female power. And they never tire of making plans for the future. They come from Cuba, Japan, Germany, America and Poland and with their fascinating life stories give a wonderful female perspective to a restless century.

It’s the dormouse’s birthday party, and its friend the bear wants to bake a cake. But they are both unexpectedly overcome by the need to hibernate.

"Lost Cave 1" and "Lost Cave 2" transport viewers deep into dark caves full of secrets and dangers. With a tense atmosphere and unexpected turns, these short films take viewers on a journey into the unknown where nothing is as it seems.

Ten years ago, the ‘Hannover Klassik Open Air’ was launched under the motto ‘Opera for everyone’. A success story that has lost none of its charm to this day. This anniversary show presents highlights from past open-air concerts with new international singing stars in Hanover's illuminated Maschpark.

Originally set in the 15th century, Tchaikovsky's "The Enchantress" is updated to the present day in this innovative production. The charismatic, emancipated Nastasya, who rejects the advances of the devious Mamïrov, duly faces the implacable forces of traditional values in a society riven by divisions between liberal freedoms and religious orthodoxies. The tragic outcome engulfs everyone...

A few weeks after the release of the one man show, “Lukas Weinandy: Mimikry” (made in one room, by one person, in 2023,) comes a series of unseen outtakes, deleted scenes, alternative versions of songs, and new songs unused from the special.

Berlin in February: cold and grey. For Foteini and Elena, who come from sunny Greece and Italy, it is the first winter in Germany. Being new in the big city, they are looking for what life might have to offer to them. Overwhelmed by the multitude of possibilities, they try to settle in Berlin while also attempting to connect their longing for their distant homelands with their aspirations. But the question remains: are their dreams really the same?

Feminism is no longer just a women's issue. More and more men are claiming to be feminists. But this is often easier said than done. Patriarchal structures are still deeply rooted today - in communication, the world of work, family and relationships, in politics and in education. The film follows four men who say they are feminists. They show how they imagine a feminist relationship, how they design a feminist company and how they are committed to more equality in the cultural and political sphere.

Accompanied by Ensemble Resonanz, Afro-American singer Akua Naru delivers her energetic and poetic flow on stage at the Mojo Club in Hamburg.