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Germany in all its diversity

Toni and Louisa give us an insight into their day-to-day work as intensive care nurses and surgical assistants. What do they like about their jobs? Watch on funk until 20.12.2028.

In this episode of MrWissen2go Geschichte, we delve into the diversity of German dialects and their historical origins, such as Swabian, Franconian, and Frisian. Watch on funk until 31.03.2026.

What does the Holocaust have to do with me today? This documentary asks this question from the perspective of a 21-year-old Jew and shows how the trauma of the survivors haunts future generations. Directed by Jana Matthes and Andrea Schramm. Watch on WDR Doku@youtube.

What does it feel like to be German 32 years after reunification? In this documentary, the generation who grew up after the fall of the wall discuss how they feel about their homeland.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 30.09.2024.

From the series Die Glorreichen 10: A documentary presenting a subjective top ten of Germany’s treasures, including the North Sea, Dresden’s Frauenkirche, the Rhine, pets, Lake Constance, Hamburg, the forest and last but not least – home sweet home. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 13.03.2025.

Documentary about the Uckermark and the people who live there. Watch on ADR Mediathek until 20.05.2025.

From the series Lohnt sich das? which looks into how people make a living from their vocations. This episode follows master baker Sebastian for a day. He speaks openly about his income, how he lives on it, and what his job involves. Watch on BR@Youtube.
 

The documentary shows Bavaria at its most beautiful: the Alps, picturesque lakes and untouched forests. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 30.12.2024.

This documentary tells the stories of five Muslims living in East Germany and their work as hairdressers, a restaurant owner, a mosque builder and a member of the German parliament.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.06.2024. 

In this road movie, three siblings, Inge, Klaus and Uwe, are sent on an odyssey through Poland to fulfil their father's last wish. Starring Marie Gruber, Jörg Schüttauf, Sönke Möhring, Karolina Lodyga and Piotr Witkowski. Directed by Udo Witte. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.04.2025.

Andreas Dreymann is a sausage sommelier and employs traditional methods from a century ago, using only the meat of pasture-raised animals. As part of his work, he visits grazing pastures and farms, markets, and also stadiums. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 12.06.2025.

From the ZDF series Terra X History: In Germany, owning a Schrebergarten (allotment) has been viewed as rather an uncool and stuffy pastime, although that view is changing. This programme looks at the German allotment’s eventful 150-year history, and how these small gardens enrich Germany’s cities. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 17.06.2027.

A documentary about autumn. This film captures the spectacular colours and enchanting atmosphere of this season, which is anything but simply grey, cold and wet. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 13.11.2025.

The kebab is closely linked to Germany’s history of guest workers and migration and it is also become one of the nation’s favourite fast foods. Watch on funk until 14.07.2026.

A bird’s eye view of Germany: this episode focuses on Germany's big cities and small towns. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 17.05.2025.

This 45-minute documentary explores the Wannsee Conference, which was held on 20 January 1942, where officials from the Nazi party gathered to plan the ‘final solution’. The documentary looks at the role that the Conference played in the subsequent Holocaust. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 20.01.2027.

A bird’s eye view of Germany in winter: the landscape is transformed into a winter wonderland and the cities are aglow with Christmas lights. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 24.12.2026.

A comedy about a divorced couple who, after their separation, compete to see which of them will lead a more fulfilling life. Starring Christoph Maria Herbst and Annette Frier, directed by Felix Stienz. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 22.11.2024.

In this episode of Willi wills wissen, Willi explores the topic of love and asks himself whether there is a love that lasts forever? Watch on ARD Mediathek until 17.12.2025.

 

A man and a woman engage in philosophical discussions about the age-old question whether men and women can truly be just friends. A delightful comedy, directed by Florian Froschmayer and starring Caroline Peters and Misel Maticevic. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 16.03.2025.

The documentary tells short stories and incidents about the culture, nature and way of life in Bavarian Swabia in spring. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 2099.

The documentary raises the question whether artificial intelligence can assume the role of a personal caregiver, potentially replacing traditionally interpersonal roles like therapist, priest, or best friend. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 29.12.2028.

The documentary presents three narratives that highlight the oppression of homosexuals during the Nazi era, while also portraying their resilience, survival and way of life in the midst of adversity. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 28.01.2029.

In this heartwarming comedy by Ingo Rasper, a lonely cashier in her early fifties resorts to stealing her customers' wallets, only to invite them over for dinner as the lucky discoverer. However, her scheme is unraveled by a perceptive homeless man. Starring Dagmar Manzel and Henry Hübchen. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 03.01.2025.

A comedy about an indebted farmer in the remote countryside of Mecklenburg who has just sold his farm when his estranged son unexpectedly returns and announces his intention to become a farmer. Starring Ernst Stötzner, Katharina Thalbach, Christoph Schechinger, and directed by Sibylle Tafel. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 15.01.2025.

A grieving widower wants to prevent his disenfranchisement. A fake lottery win and his friends from the retirement home help him. A touching tragicomedy by Patrick Winczewski starring Matthias Habich and Angela Winkler. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 10.01.2025.

A scooter tour along the "Franconian Beer Route" - from the smallest brewery in Bavaria to the beer capital of Bamberg. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 16.05.2025.