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language: "German"
2018
Toxic Earth | TRAILER
Location: Europe, Africa
Some call it hell – others claim it to be the most poisonous spot on our planet: The African town Agbogbloshie has been built on highly toxic waste that has its origin in the US and Europe. The documentary reveals the garbage mafia behind it. And it shows how normal citizens of the US and Europe become involved without their knowledge
It’s the story of the daily struggle for the survival of many child laborers in one of the most polluted places on our planet. The documentary shows how African environmental activists are fighting against a system that has its origins in Europe and the United States. Because behind the toxic waste that is delivered daily to Agbobloshie, there is a well-organized garbage mafia that acts without regard for losses. The documentary unmasks the backers and follows the toxic scrap on its way across the smuggling roads from Europe to Africa.
It is also a story of hope in a place where there is no hope and a tribute to some of the most extraordinary people who live there – in Agbogbloshie.
Available on iTunes
Offshore Giants – 100 km off the coastline a revolution has begun | TRAILER
Location: Europe
The Story: They are the work of human hands which seem like traces of giants. Far out on the high seas is a world in flux. The green energy revolution has captured Europe and the offshore wind industry dares to take a leap of faith. There is hardly a renewable energy source which provides as much power as offshore wind. Some parks now provide several million households with renewable energies – and the number is increasing. But In the middle of the ocean wind and waves write the laws. It is the eternal battle: man against nature. This documentary shows the most impressive moments from five years of film work on the open sea. From the birth of the first offshore wind parks and their pioneering attempts to the inhuman challenges that the crews have to deal with 100 kilometers off the coast.
Available on iTunes
2016
Where it comes from: Jaffa Oranges
Location: Israel / Deutschland
Nearly 1.78 billion tons of oranges are harvested and shipped annually. Thus, the Orange is among the top 10 of the world‘s best-selling goods. Israel is a world champion in the export and development of new breeds of oranges, and also delivers to Europe in record time. In fact more than 50% of the annual harvest is exported. While Israel is one of the major suppliers of citrus fruits in the EU, it is also famous for the development of new breeds. For example the famed Jaffa Orange, which elevates the orange from being just an orange to a brand – and one which is fought over with much vehemence…
We look behind the scenes of the Jaffa logistic and follow the oranges from the field to the supermarket.
iTunes / Google Play / Amazon Prime
Where it comes from: Tomato Heroes
Location: Netherlands / Germany
The majority of our tomatoes stem from industrial greenhouse crops located in European countries – with 40% of tomatoes consumed in Europe coming from Holland.
The specialists of greenhouse plantations have been hard at work in order to diminish their previously established bad reputation from the 1970s – and with great success. Instead of (quite literally) tasteless mass production, the Dutch are placing importance upon sustainability and environmentally friendly techniques these days.
We take a look behind the scenes of the high-tech greenhouses!
Where it comes from: A Giant’s Journey
The container ships in the Triple-E class are amongst the largest cargo ships in the world. Almost ten million tons of goods are shipped – and this is just in the EU. Upon a daily basis. Hundreds of thousands of containers brimming with consumer goods must be watched by a vigilant eye. Almost 90% of all goods that we consume these days come from distant lands. The new era of the mega logistic.
2015
Chernobyl: 30 Years On
Location: Ukraine
2016 marks 30 years since history’s worst nuclear accident in Chernobyl, Ukraine. Killing thousands and threatening the lives of millions, the site is still one of the most dangerous places on the planet. The barriers covering the old reactor have been slowly leaking for years, so now it’s time for a massive new construction project. A gigantic sarcophagus is being built to cover the damaged nuclear power plant. Elsewhere, the waste from the early years of nuclear power is still proving a problem across the world. After nuclear waste was found leaking into the water supply in Germany, innovative new solutions had to be found to protect people’s health.
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Cyberwars
Location: Germany / Estonia
We are in the middle of a worldwide cyber war that started in 2007. Ground Zero is the tiny Baltic state of Estonia. Here, the game of war changed overnight, when Estonia’s entire banking system was attacked online, suspending cash flows and causing panic. This documentary looks at the stage where the first cyber war in history was set and meets the people who were in charge at the time: from the Estonian government, former spies and major IT experts working for global leading telecommunication enterprises. What does this cyber-attack mean for the future? The show also investigates what this means for individuals. You may think you are safe, but a quick experiment shows how easy it is for a person’s digital identity to be hacked and used for nefarious purposes.