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Der Künstler Oliver verliert seinen 80-jährigen Vater und leidet mehr darunter, als er gedacht hätte. Dank seiner neuen Liebe Anna findet er langsam ins Leben zurück und lässt die letzten Jahre seines Vaters Revue passieren: Nach dem Tod seiner Frau fünf Jahre zuvor hatte dieser noch ein spätes Coming-out.
David Norris hätte eigentlich Senator werden sollen, doch wegen einer plötzlich aufgedeckten Jugendsünde wird nichts daraus. Ein höherer Plan sah diesen Posten aber vor, und so bekommt der Politiker fragwürdige Hilfe. Dass Norris sich in die Ballerina Elise verliebt, war im Plan aber auch nicht vorgesehen.
Chris und Annie stellen fest, dass der Besucherraum im örtlichen Krankenhaus mehr als schäbig ist. Sie wollen zumindest ein neues Sofa anschaffen, aber das ist teuer. Also kommen sie auf die Idee, den jährlichen Kalender der Regionalgruppe North Yorkshire etwas aufzupeppen. Die Idee verselbstständigt sich.
Helen ist blind und taub, ihre Welt beängstigend und dunkel. Ihr fehlt der richtige Lehrer, bis sie auf die sehbehinderte Annie Sullivan trifft. Diese erkennt schnell, dass sich das Mädchen unter dem überbehütenden Einfluss der Eltern nicht entfalten kann. Allein mit dem Kind eröffnet sie ihm neue Wege.
Der Kapitalismus ist auf unendliches Wachstum ausgelegt und angewiesen - und das bei endlichen und schwindenden Ressourcen der Erde. Diese Dokumentation lässt seine Anhänger und Kritiker gleichermaßen zu Wort kommen und forscht nach, ob es nicht doch einen Weg aus der Spirale des Wachstumszwangs gibt.
Drei bezaubernde Bilderbuchkinos beschäftigen sich mit der Weihnachtszeit und einem warmen Miteinander. Ein kleiner Maulwurf wäre gern mit einem Schneeball befreundet, ein Lebkuchen backender Waldschrat freundet sich mit einem diebischen Fuchs an, und die drei heiligen Könige erhalten eine moderne Fassung.
"Der große Gatsby" ist der am meisten gelesene amerikanische Roman des 20. Jahrhunderts. Mit Szenen aus dem Film "Gatsby" mit Robert Redford, Experteninterviews und Hintergrundberichten zeigt dieses Medium aus der Reihe "Great Books" die komplexen Charaktere dieses Romans.
Some countries are more energy secure than others. This medium shows the differences between the EU, Canada, India, China, Iceland and the US and explains in which way political decisions can affect the current energy security. It also takes a look at Chinas reliance in coal and its environmental costs.
Bangalore is a fast growing city - too fast, as this medium shows: Many people coming from the countryside into the city need places to live; slums are developing. They all need water and health services, and the movement has an impact on the environment as well. The medium reports on improvement schemes.
What caused the formation of Bangladesh's cyclone Aila? This medium explains it step by step and shows the impacts of the tropical storm. Other topics are the methods used to reduce these impacts and strategies like monitoring, prediction and GIS which allow people in the regions concerned to take precautions.
In an LEDC the impacts of a flood are extremely strong as this medium shows. It is explained to what extent the flood is an effect of climate change. There are hard and soft flood management strategies shown; some of them are relevant, other quite quirky, but they all are proven methods to face the water.
Globalisation has a strong impact on the fashion industry as this medium shows by telling the stories of young textile workers in Bangladesh. It lists the pros and cons and asks who benefits. Work and life conditions of employees in a small fair trade company and in a large scale factory are compared.
The medium gives insights into the environmental impact of the textile industry in two different countries, in the UK and in Bangladesh. While the corporation in the UK recycles energy and waste to reduce pollution, the one in Bangladesh is destroying the health of the people living nearby and the environment.
The fact that population of the UK is ageing poses a challenge to governments and NGOs as well as individuals. The medium allows a look at the positive and negative consequences of the changing dependency ration and shows the impact on the crisis of care, on transport, pensions, housing and health services.
Gambia has one of the most youthful populations in the world which is positive and negative at the same time. This medium introduces the audience to Jameh, his four wives and his 17 children. On his example is shown how government and NGOs try to meet the growing housing, educational and health needs of the people.
There are many people from very different countries like Poland, Latvia or several African nations who come to the UK. Their reasons for the migration and the duration of stay vary. This medium encourages students to take a look into the socio-economic situation in the respective home countries and the UK.
Climate change is the reason of a higher frequency of extreme storms. The east coast of England was hit by a giant storm in 2013 which caused huge damage to people, wildlife and buildings. This medium shows the causes for the storm and presents ideas about how this coastline could be protected in the future.
UK's landscapes are formed and altered over millions of years by tectonics, geology, climate and human activity. This medium gives good examples for these changes in the diverse and distinct upland and lowland landscapes including the Lake District, the South Downs, Malham Coast and Jurassic Coast.
There are many kinds of renewable energy, and quite often conflicts develop around them how this medium shows using examples from Europe, the UK and India. It explains the pros and cons of energy sources like wind, solar, biomass, Tidal, HEP and biogas and points out the importance of decarbonisation.
There are many sources for energy and this medium asks about the role that gas, coal and nuclear power will play in the future global energy mix. Can coal be cleaned up? How big are the environmental risks of fracking like it's done in the US? And does nuclear power still have a future after Fukushima?
There is a gap between rural and urban development in India, and it's widening. Case studies show the impact of this gap and point out that there will be food supply problems in near future. This medium presents several strategies of NGO and special micro-credit schemes that are used to address the problems.
In the amazon rainforest creatures must compete and adapt to survive. This medium shows the extraordinary biodiversity in this part of the world recorded by a drone that makes its way from the floor up to the forest's canopy. The nutrient and water cycle, the soil profile and climate affect flora and fauna.
The rainforests of the world which we can't value high enough are in danger: Climate Change, water pollution, deforestation, the commercial palm oil production, cattle ranching and mineral extraction lead to a huge loss of biodiversity. It all has an impact on the indigenous communities who still live here.
If Ecuador wants to develop, it has to exploit the resources of the Amazon. But there are sustainable ways to do so: They include conservation in bio-reserves, sustainable agriculture, community projects and ecotourism and must be supported by governments, businesses, NGOs and indigenous communities.
The carbon and water circle in tropical rainforests change when the land is used for human purposes like agriculture, ranching or palm oil production. This medium shows scientists monitoring CO2 emissions and examining decomposition rates in the ground. The footage originates from the Amazon and Borneo.
The Canadian arctic is the perfect place to find out about the human and physical factor which have an impact on the water and carbon cycles in the tundra. The medium shows the scientists' use of research and monitoring techniques which can also be used by students for their own fieldwork investigations.
A megacity like Mumbai creates inequality and challenges, but also opportunities for the people who live here. The development of the nationally and internationally important city is extremely fast like in many LICs/NEEs. This depends partly on rural-urban migration and partly on natural increase.
The conditions for the slum dwellers in Mumbai shall be improved, but without affecting their social communities. This is a difficult task for the urban planners who have to decide between different strategies to improve the lives of the poor. The medium takes a look at the pros and cons of these strategies.
Mumbai is growing so fast that the urban planners have difficulties to keep up regarding the development of a fitting waste management: It has to meet whole new needs by now. More and more vehicles lead to traffic congestion, and the planners discuss whether a new metro system would solve this problem.
The Sahara is one of the most inhospitable areas of the world: The lack of water, the extreme temperatures and the inaccessibility make it hostile for humans. But there are chances to take. This medium shows different interesting ways the desert can be used if people eventually overcome its challenges.
The audience is introduced to Yahya who's nomadic family had to leave her land in the peripheral region of the Sahara: Desertification forced the people to find a new home. This medium shows the causes for this development and proposes different ways to meet this challenge environmentally acceptable.
The eco-friendly surf-wear brand Finisterre explains its business philosophy: The goal is to reduce both the ethical and the environmental impact of their clothes everywhere the work is done. The HQ lies in Cornwall, suppliers sit in Japan and the manufacturing of the clothes takes place in Portugal.
The city of Bangalore is an excellent example for the success of globalisation. It's growth has an impact on people, environment and the surrounding, and this medium asks if it can be sustainable somehow. Private as well as public sectors make every effort to better infrastructure, service and transport.
India's population and industry are growing rapidly. There must be found a way to meet the requirements of this developing society. The medium presents the two options wind power and biogas with their pros and cons and show how it's possible to close the development gap by using appropriate technology.
Jack Hall ist Klimatologe und warnt davor, dass eine neue Eiszeit bevorsteht. Allerdings schenkt ihm niemand Glauben. Als sich jedoch die Naturkatastrophen häufen, wird klar, dass Jack recht hatte. Er setzt alles daran, seinen Sohn Sam zu retten, der mitten in der größten Gefahrenzone in New York ist.
Teams of volcanologists in Iceland and Montserrat try to predict upcoming geo-hazards. The film shows how they work on their task and make plans for evacuations, always using the latest equipment for seismic monitoring. They record and analyse different types of data to complete a life-saving puzzle.
April und Frank Wheeler wollen vieles, aber nicht so spießig sein, wie es die Gesellschaft in den USA der 1950er Jahre vorgibt. Als April schwanger wird, ziehen sie aufs Land. Hier bemerken sie, dass sie genau das Leben führen, das sie immer verachtet haben. Ein Umzug nach Europa soll Abhilfe schaffen.
Die junge CIA-Agentin Maya schließt sich der Suche nach Osama Bin Laden an. Die Jagd auf den Al-Quaida-Führer führt sie nach Pakistan, Saudi-Arabien und Afghanistan. Währenddessen geschehen auf beiden Seiten schreckliche Dinge. Acht Jahre lang geht Maya unbeirrbar ihren Weg, und ihre Ausdauer wird belohnt.
Heinrich Kühn (1866 - 1944) war ein außergewöhnlich talentierter Kunstfotograf zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. In seinen Bildern fing er das Lebensgefühl der Belle Époque ein, das wenig später im Ersten Weltkrieg in Rauch aufgehen sollte. Seine Fotos bleiben als stumme Zeugen einer friedlichen Utopie.
29 Jugendliche aus vielen verschiedenen Ländern tanzen ihre Gedichte: Sie sind Muslime, Immigranten und Hauptschüler. Ihre Gedichte kommen direkt aus ihren Herzen, sprechen von Krieg, Flucht und Zerrissenheit zwischen Tradition und Moderne. Der Hip-Hop ist die perfekte Ausdrucksform für diese Werke.
Rebellion und Rock unter der Zensur kurz vor der Perestroika in Leningrad, Anfang der 1980er Jahre: Alben verehrter West-Künstler wechseln heimlich den Besitzer, Konzerte werden staatlich kontrolliert. In diesem Klima treffen Mike und Natascha auf den Musiker Viktor Zoi und verändern die Musikgeschichte.
Sam sollte sich dringend einen Job suchen, um die Miete für sein Appartement in Los Angeles zu zahlen, tut es aber nicht. Der leidenschaftliche Müßiggänger wird von der schönen Sarah eingeladen, die spurlos verschwindet. Ein Komplott, da ist sich Sam sicher, das sich bis in die höchsten Kreise erstreckt.
Eine unbefristete Festanstellung bei der Landesverwaltung - Checco Zalone hat ausgesorgt, wie er glaubt. Seine Freundin weiß das zu schätzen, und Antragsteller bringen ihm "Geschenke" mit. Im Zuge einer Verwaltungsreform aber soll Checco kündigen oder versetzt werden. Er entscheidet sich für Letzteres.
Vier Freunde leben in einer WG in Wellington. Es gibt nicht nur die üblichen Streitereien und Partys, denn die Männer sind Vampire. Als einer von ihnen einen Mittzwanziger zum Vampir macht, müssen beide Seite eine ganze Menge lernen - althergebrachte Regeln ebenso wie neue technische Errungenschaften.
Der 16. März 1968 markiert eine Wende in der Wahrnehmung des Vietnamkriegs: An diesem Tag töten US-amerikanische Soldaten mehr als 500 Zivilisten und damit fast das ganze Dorf My Lai. Die Werte der USA werden erstmalig öffentlich infrage gestellt und die Antikriegsbewegung erhält bedeutenden Zulauf.
Large parts of the Isle Montserrat have been destroyed by volcanic activity in 1995. Since this day the people here have learned to live with the continuing eruptions: There are projects which help to improve biodiversity, strategies for disaster response have been developed and tourists visit the island.
The history of Iceland shows many volcanic eruptions since people settled down here. Why do they decide to live in regions with such a risk? This film shows the advantages of geothermal power and allows a deep look into tourism and agriculture. The impacts of the most recent eruptions are discussed.
This film takes the audience to Iceland, Haiti, Montserrat and the Alps. It shows the various landscapes and processes that can occur at different plate margins. Plate tectonic theory has changed over time, and specialists explain the latest developments while showing fascinating fitting examples.
When the ship building industry in Glasgow went down, the city seemed to be doomed. But civic leaders, architects, developers and residents worked hard on a program to rebuild the city and turn it into something new. They were successful: Glasgow is one oft the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
The devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010 affected the life of all people on the island for a long time. They had to fight outbreaks of diseases like cholera and to strengthen livelihoods and to improve the housing situation there were several long-lasting projects necessary to return to everyday life.
How do glaciers originate? What impact do they have on landscapes and why do they move? This film shows impressive examples from the UK, Iceland and the Alps. Professional glaciologists explain the graphics and the satellite images and give an overview of how glaciers helped to form the world we know.
The Alps offer attractive opportunities for tourism as well as for economics and farming. This film shows the opposing interests of the involved parties and points out how huge the environmental impact is (especially when it comes to the risk of avalanches). Sustainable solutions have to be found.
This medium is a valid aid in the discussion about the impact and the cause of climate change: It gives insights from Africa, China, India, Bangladesh, Greenland, Iceland, the Alps and the Arctic and all the changes that take place here. Graphics are used to explain the processes that cause climate change.
A river can have different faces - and they are all shown on this medium. It contains concrete examples for meanders and deltas, for waterfalls and rapids, for gorges and flood plains. The huge impact on the river by transportation, deposition, erosion and by rejuvenation are further topics of the film.
Flooding caused by extreme weather happened frequently the last years in the UK. This medium gives a summary of the causes (human and physical) and predicts whether there are more disasters to come. The impacts on those affected by the masses of water are shown as well as the ways to deal with the disasters.
Coasts in their numerous forms are created by erosion, mass movement, transportation and deposition weathering. The film explores the impact of geology and explains the difference between concordant and discordant coastlines. It shows the roles of sediment sources and destructive and constructive waves.
Uncounted tourists are drawn to the Dorset Coast – the same place where Europe's largest onshore oilfield is located. These two players need to be taken care of in a way that also protects the environment. The medium shows the management strategies used to fulfil the needs of people, work and earth itself.
Changing coastlines are hard to manage sustainably. The medium shows in which kinds of processes they are formed. The audience meets the people who visit the area, work or live here. Flora and fauna of the region are shown. To meet all the different needs is an act of balance and requires careful analyses.
There are many impacts on the sustainability of a community. This film compares three of them in the UK. Politicians, residents and planners talk about the environmental quality, the infrastructure and the housing and service provision of their communities so the audience is able to make a comparison.
East London has benefited from the Olympic Games in 2012, but the media hype got out of hand. This medium explains who were the winners and the losers (no huge changes happen without losers) and shows the social, environmental and economic developments the area has indeed gone through because of the games.