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An underwater jewel stretches along northeast Australia. The Great Barrier Reef. Nestled within a maze of mangroves, islands and reefs, it houses some of the planet’s richest and most diverse forms of marine life. Each creature plays its part while sharks, saltwater crocodiles, snakes and jellyfish keep watch.  They are the silent guardians of a balance which is as beautiful as it is fragile. From the top of the food chain these predators conduct the orchestra of life.  But their power can’t protect them in a faltering world. An insidious threat rumbles; the climate compass is going off course. Wild lands are crumbling, gradually succumbing to human attacks. Boundaries blur, and the two worlds collide… and sometimes clash. The rules are being rewritten to the rhythm of this new disorder. But researchers know that ecosystems are unstable without their predators. So how can we coexist with them? How can we create a shared life, where everyone still has their place?

The Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is home to some of the most breathtaking life forms on the planet. Ravaged by the effects of climate change, some believe all hope is lost. Yet others, driven by courage and determination, are working tirelessly to find ingenious and practical solutions. This is the case for marine biologist Richard Fitzpatrick and his teams, who are dedicated to saving the Great Barrier Reef by implementing innovative scientific protocols to restore damaged coral. Stepping out of their labs, these field scientists show what imagination, science, and action can achieve.

What is the price of sugar, this delicious poison? WIth sequences set in the present day, this historical investigation reveals a global system still fueled by the exploitation of land and people that is rooted in its original sin: slavery.

What is the price of sugar? How much does the fleeting pleasure of this delicious but useless poison really cost? It's a global addiction that has been fueled by the exploitation of land and people for over five centuries. Sugar was the basis of a civilization which, from the transatlantic slave trade to modern forms of exploitation, has never ceased to brutalize labor in all its forms, and to perpetuate immense lies in order to guarantee the prosperity of its industry. The whole world has been shaped by sugar. From Brazil to Réunion, from Europe to South Africa and from India to the Dominican Republic, its production has laid the foundations for the modern capitalist system, devastated the environment, and led to massive population movements. As the curse of sugar continues to haunt certain parts of the world, we set off to these exploited lands to discover a history of which we are all heirs.

This current-affairs documentary investigates right-wing terrorism and how it’s related to the political polarization across the Western World, through an ongoing investigation conducted by intelligence services and with testimonies from repentant former extremists.

Extreme right-wing terrorism is becoming an ever-bigger threat in Western societies. Since 2015, sixteen terror attacks have taken place in Europe. Far-right violent extremist groups are now the second most important threat after Islamic terrorism in Europe and white supremacism has become the greatest terrorism threat in the US. This risk has become even more present with the current crises that our societies are facing, such as the isolation related to COVID-19 or the war in Ukraine. This close-up investigation delves into the cases of previous terrorist attacks worldwide and gives voice to present and former far-right activists, victims, militants fighting ultra-right and antiterrorism officers. This film raises awareness on a growing threat which represents a critical challenge to our democracies and tries to understand the link between these acts of terrorism and the growing political polarization and the mainstreaming of extremist beliefs in contemporary societies.

At a time when environmental issues are forcing us to rethink our production methods, craftsmanship stands as a bulwark. Around the world, men and women preserve ancestral skills that offer alternative ways of producing - proving that we can transform nature without destroying it.

Destinations : Nepal, Indonesia, Japan, Uganda, Brazil,  Mexico

Our brain constantly simplifies reality, opening the door to false logical thought patterns called cognitive biases. These intuitive mechanisms create errors of judgment that affect individual and societal behaviors marketing loves to play with, thus giving birth to fake news.

There is a multitude of biases anchored deep in our brain that leads to errors of perception, evaluation, interpretation... Originally, their function is to allow our brain to save time and energy by developing mental shortcuts. They also facilitate our sociability. In the complexity of our modern world though, this cerebral trick sometimes turns against us, and certain ancestral mechanisms are no longer adapted to the reality of our daily life. Marketing and advertising never stop playing with them; swindlers exploit them for their own benefit; fake news are spread thanks to them. Thus, a better understanding of how it works is a real individual and societal challenge.

Discover a stunning new collection of live performances featuring iconic artists across genres—from classical greats to contemporary pop legends.
 From Air’s concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall to Mozart's Requiem being performed at the Palace of Versailles, each concert is a unique experience. Enjoy great music from all over the world and step into unforgettable places!
 
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Every week, ARTE Reports reviews in images the events that made the headlines. Documentaries on important issues around the world, from human rights to the outcomes of elections.

Far from the frenzy of urban life, DESTINATIONS is an invitation to enjoy the simple pleasure of traveling around the world to discover places that inspired the great artists, resulting in an exchange between a land, a town, a landscape and a work of art.

The Provence of Cézanne, the Brazil of Stefan Zweig, the Kenya of Karen Blixen, the Catalonia of Salvador Dali, or the Japan of Katsushika Hokusai…. The series will also take in places fashioned by mankind which have become legendary in their own right, such as Jerusalem, Harar in Ethiopia, the hanging gardens of Singapore, and the iconic Route 66. DESTINATIONS tells how these places have evolved through history, and which cultures shaped their character, their monuments, their music and their gastronomy. In 13 minutes, these films combine learning with the pleasure of delightful images and unusual encounters with local figures and artistic sensibilities. This is an invitation on a slow voyage, to satisfy an urge for adventure, with some enlightening stopovers to fire the curiosity, inspiring one to pack one’s bags and immerse oneself in the experience.
 

This docuseries explores the historic and enduring ties between the mafia and the American presidents using Donald Trump’s rise as a common thread. From Roosevelt to Trump including Kennedy and Nixon, historians, investigative journalists, former FBI agents and repentant mobsters outline the influence of the Italian-American and Russian-American mafia on both the United States’ politics and economy since Roosevelt in the 1930s.

An unknown chapter of American history is revealed – that of a democracy shaped, infiltrated and sometimes corrupted by organized crime groups. From the early days of the United States through the post-war period, the mafia infiltrated the heart of power, mixing criminal interests and political agendas. Through the eyes of mobsters, the documentary explores the rise of individuals like Lansky, Costello and Giancana, and their ties to presidents such as Roosevelt, Kennedy and Reagan. Beyond the historical narrative, the series raises a troubling question: what is left of democracy when such a powerful criminal organization approaches and influences it without being stopped? Lansky’s dream of politics and organized crime serving one another may be on the verge of coming true. A burning alert as Donald Trump’s return to power revives concerns about the weaknesses of the American system.

This documentary follows the journey of SS commander Walter Rauff as he traveled around the world for four decades after the end of World War II. Through this story - an almost unbelievable one, set in the middle of the Cold War, this film sheds light on the hidden side of international geopolitics, the survival of Nazi criminal networks, and their enduring impact today.

Since the mid-2000s, newly declassified archives have exposed the extent to which Nazi criminals were reintegrated by various states after the Second World War. This documentary focuses on the story of Walter Rauff, an SS commander involved in the persecution and mass murder of Jewish people. His postwar journey reveals a dark and complex network that stretched from the Vatican to West Germany, Egypt, Syria, and even Israel. A network closely monitored by U.S. intelligence services who intended to use it to their advantage. Rauff later resumed his career under Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile, working as an unofficial advisor to the DINA (Chile’s secret police). His story exemplifies how Nazi ideologies and methods survived the war and were absorbed into repressive regimes around the world. The disappearance of Nazi war criminals did not mark the end of their influence. Their hateful ideology and brutal tactics persist through their ideological successors, still spreading today.

Over the past 50 years, the luxury market has grown twentyfold, reaching €1.5 trillion. LVMH, a flagship of the sector, has turned its owner into one of the richest men on the planet. How did such an accumulation of wealth come about?

How did the unnecessary become a necessity in society? Betting big on the luxury goods industry, using the most secret financial techniques and the most unspeakable intelligence-gathering methods, Bernard Arnault turned his company into an economic and cultural emblem of France. Between political influence, covert industrial strategies and bold economic moves, this documentary reveals the inner workings of the geopolitics of luxury and the shifting balance of power between governments and multinational companies.