Israel: Forever at War? | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jun 10, 2026 | Daily life in Israel is punctuated by incoming missiles, civil strife, and unpunished settler violence. Tracks East went to Israel to take the pulse of a people seemingly forever at war.

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Cuba: A National Crisis | ARTE.tv Documentary

June 3, 2026 | With the kidnapping of Venezuela's President Maduro by the USA, Cuba lost a loyal ally and with it the supply of Venezuelan oil, which covered a good half of its needs - a severe shock for the crisis-ridden island.

Cuba: A National Crisis | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 19/04/2029>

Venezuela Without Maduro | ARTE.tv Documentary

Apr 28, 2026 | Three months after Nicolás Maduro's kidnapping by US special forces, Venezuelan civil society is reawakening and challenging the regime openly. Demonstrators are criticising the government and demanding the release of political prisoners, and oil industry trade unions want to see change.

Venezuela Without Maduro | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 24/03/2029

Iran: Between Fear and Fury | ARTE.tv Documentary

Mar 17, 2026 | The US has named their attack on Iran “Operation Epic Fury”. Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called on the Iranians to overthrow the regime. But how can this be done when bombs are raining down on the country and the Iranian people are still traumatised by the brutal state violence that put down the mass protests in January?

Iran: Between Fear and Fury | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 24/02/2029

Iranians in Europe: A Cry for Freedom | ARTE.tv Documentary

Mar 3, 2026 | In Iran, the crackdown on the latest wave of protests has probably been the most brutal since the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Human rights organisations estimate tens of thousands injured or dead. This report focuses on the Iranian diaspora in Europe who are following events from afar.

Iranians in Europe: A Cry for Freedom | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 12/02/2031

Charles I: A King’s Downfall | ARTE.tv Documentary

Mar 2, 2026 | 130 years before the French Revolution, Charles I, King of England, Ireland and Scotland is executed by his people. How did this act, deeply shocking for 17th century Europe, come to pass?

This documentary sheds light on a major event in European history and the dramatic events leading up to and during the English Civil War.

Charles I: A King’s Downfall | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 31/03/2031

Forgotten Heritage of Arab Medicine | ARTE.tv Documentary

Mar 1, 2026 | Could the knowledge of Arab scholars from the Middle Ages such as Al-Kindi, Al-Razi or Avicenna open up new perspectives for science in our times? From Fez to Rabat and Istanbul to Strasbourg, a team of scientists sets off on the trail of forgotten manuscripts of medieval Arabic medicine.

Forgotten Heritage of Arab Medicine | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 27/04/2026

China - Making a Nation (1/2) The Blue Sun | ARTE.tv Documentary

Feb 14, 2026 | After the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911, China faced a historic turning point: How could the country find its way in the modern world? This two-part documentary shows how for over a century, China has been building itself up to repel foreign influence and to create a strong nation.

China - Making a Nation (1/2) The Blue Sun | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 12/08/2026

Skiing - A History | ARTE.tv Documentary

Feb 8, 2026 | Skiing, a popular winter sport for Europe’s middle-classes, is much older than many people think: Remains of wooden skis have been found in Scandinavia dating back thousands of years. Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistoric times, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in the modern era.

Skiing - A History | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 03/03/2026

Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary

Dec 24, 2025 | Trump wants Greenland to become part of the USA, a future that Greenlanders reject. But what do they want for their homeland? Many in Greenland desire to move beyond being an autonomous territory within Denmark's orbit to become a fully independent sovereign state.

Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 24/11/2030

Faith on the Rise among Romania’s Youth? | ARTE.tv Documentary

Feb 5, 2026 | An uncertain future, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic are making religion’s sense of safety and community appealing again – especially to young people. Does Romania’s spiritual turn signal a wider European trend?

Sarah Mullally: First Women Archbishop of Canterbury | ARTE.tv Documentary

A former nurse and mother of two, Sarah Mullally officially became Archbishop of Canterbury on 28 January. She is the first women to take the most senior role in the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican community.

Sarah Mullally: First Women Archbishop of Canterbury | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 05/02/2026


The Anglican Church has misread the zeitgeist yet again!

The Anglican Church is dying: it no longer inspires people to attend services. Churches across the country are therefore largely empty on Sunday mornings and evenings. Pews are sparsely filled.

By contrast, mosques across the country are often full to bursting. The population of Muslims in the country is much smaller, yet mosques are fuller, and often with relatively young men, too.

I believe that there is a good reason for this; and it is simple to understand. Islam is a muscular, masculine religion which appeals to virile young men. Modern Christianity, by contrast, no longer appeals to such young men because the religion has been feminized.

The feminization of the Church and its message has been underscored by the appointment, for the very first time, of a lady Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst I wish the lady well, I doubt that her appointment will achieve the goal of filling the pews. At this time in the history of the Church, and of all times, the Church was crying out for a strong, male leader to inspire young men to attend services. In my opinion, the cues and the zeitgeist have been totally misread. — © Mark Alexander

Morocco: Gen Z revolt | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jan 20, 2026 | On 14 September 2025, a demonstration broke out outside the Hassan II hospital in Agadir after eight women died during caesarean sections. These tragedies sparked a wave of anger at the state of the health service in Morocco. Protests quickly spread throughout the country with young people taking the lead.

Hungary - A Roma High School | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jan 17, 2026 | In Hungary, discrimination against Roma people goes deep with 40% of Roma living below the poverty line and young people in the community often dropping out of school. The Ambedkar high school, run by headmaster Tibor Derdak tries to help Roma children who would otherwise fall through the cracks in the system.

Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary

Oct 6, 2025 | Undermined by the corruption of its leaders, the country is going through one of the worst economic crises in its history. Since the collapse of the banking system, Lebanese people have seen their living standards plunge.

The local currency has lost up to 90% of its value, and inflation is soaring. There are also shortages of fuel, electricity, and medicines. Some citizens even say Lebanon is on the brink of becoming a failed state.

Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until 30/09/2028

Is It True That... Men Have Always Worn Trousers? | ARTE.tv Documentary

Sep 29, 2025 | What does what we wear reveal about our society? Who determines what is considered masculine or feminine? From Antiquity to the present day, this episode looks back at the history of trousers. Both practical and scandalous, how did trousers come to symbolise masculinity?

Sun, Sea and Sweat: Greece’s Young Seasonal Workers | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jun 27, 2025 | Greece welcomed more than 40 million tourists last year. It’s no wonder that it has the highest number of workers in the hotel and hospitality industry in the European Union. One in five people work in this sector, mostly young people, often with little job security or financial stability.

Is It True That Democracy Was Invented in Greece? | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jun 26, 2025 | Democracy is widespread today - but what do we actually mean by the word? Participative democracy existed in ancient Athens, but not everyone could take part. But did the Greeks really have the first democratic government?

USA: Rise of the Radical Right | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jun 17, 2025 | How did the radical right reach the mainstream of American politics? This documentary shows how, over forty years, an organised minority has lobbied to gain key influence in the judiciary, the media and in politics, culminating in the return of Donald Trump as presidential candidate in 2024.

Brexit Blues: 5 Years after Leaving the EU | ARTE.tv Documentary

Feb 17, 2025 | How do the British view Brexit, five years after leaving the European Union? From farmers to politicians to ordinary citizens, the range of opinion reveals the divisions caused by this major political event.

Brexit Blues: 5 Years after Leaving the EU | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until 01/05/2025