From DW Documentary. In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra". The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The 3-part series tells the story of the project. France has been the country of choice for Hezbollah fighters seeking asylum since 2010. France…

From DW Documentary. In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra." The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The three-part series tells the story of the project. This three-part series tells the story of "Project Cassandra" through the testimony of DEA agents…

From DW Documentary. In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra". The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The three-part series tells the story of the project. By 2008, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration had gathered sufficient evidence to show that Hezbollah…

From DW Documentary. Zimbabwe’s economy has collapsed and many young people emigrate to earn money. Those who remain in Zimbabwe rely on remittances from family members who work in Europe or other African countries. "Transactions" tells the story of migration in Zimbabwe through the eyes of one family whose members have been separated by the…

From DW Documentary. There are men on this planet who challenge death every day to feed their families. Between the desert and the Pacific Ocean, in the region of Huarmey in Peru, stand vertiginous cliffs. Men like Purunga must overcome them. Fishers take huge risks to catch particular kinds of fish and seafood: To get…

From DW Documentary. For years, good relations with China guaranteed the German economy healthy profits and cheap goods. But over time, that relationship has become a dependency. The documentary "In the Jaws of the Dragon – How to Deal with China?” explores the nature and extent of this reliance. At a summit meeting to discuss…

From DW Documentary. Under Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship, thousands of Chileans disappeared without a trace, including the father and brother of Juan Eduardo Rojas-Vásquez. His quest to find out what happened to them led him to the Colonia Dignidad. For 50 years, Juan Eduardo Rojas-Vásquez has been trying to find out what happened to his…

From DW Documentary. Germany celebrates 75 years of the Basic Law. What does a German passport mean to people coming from different backgrounds? When the Federal Republic of Germany signed the Basic Law on May 23, 1949, a new path of liberal and democratic values was forged. But, at the same time, the second German…

From DW Documentary. The African Cape Verde islands have their own distinct genre of music and dance known as "morna”. It’s mostly in evidence during the carnival season across the archipelago that’s located in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal. Each of the Cape Verde islands has its own charm and its own diverse…

From DW Documentary. Deutsche Bank managers driven by greed set it on the wrong track in the 2000s. For many years, the financial institution maintained close ties with Vladimir Putin. And involved itself in shady deals with the Russian autocrat. In the early 2000s, Deutsche Bank wanted to make it big in Moscow. For some…

From DW Documentary. In early 1945, at least 860,000 women and girls in Germany were sexually abused by Allied soldiers. The victims, and the children they bore after being raped, suffer trauma to this day. Many remained silent throughout their lives and took their stories to their graves. The German army rampaged through mainland Europe…

From DW Documentary. The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique venture. It is the largest project in space the world has ever seen. Since its first component was launched into orbit on 20 November, 1998, the ISS has experienced both highs and lows. This documentary explores the singular historical situation that made the construction…

From DW Documentary. Brazil’s tannery industry exports products worth 1.5 billion Euros every year. Cattle meat and hides are a huge economic driver. But this business often involves the illegal destruction of the rainforest for grazing land. "The forest is our home. And now it’s all being destroyed forever.” Wenatoa Parakanã stands outside her cabin…

From DW Documentary. Deutsche Bank managers driven by greed set it on the wrong track in the 2000s. The collapse played a key role in the financial crisis of 2007/2008. The consequences: billions of Euros in penalties and the decline of a German institution. The Deutsche Bank, once the flagship of the German economy, had…

From DW Documentary. Across Europe, the next generation of white supremacists are being radicalized. They fantasize about an ethnically pure Europe and are taking action. The threat posed by the far-right network has never been as present as it is today. In Germany, a far-right plan to overthrow the state was averted. In France, six…

From DW Documentary. Luxembourg is seen as an oasis of luxury in Europe, but poverty and homelessness are on the rise. While the government has done little to respond here, NGOs are doing what they can to combat the most extreme levels of hardship. Luxembourg is a financial hub and home to the European Court…

From DW Documentary. The Catatumbo forest is at the heart of the largest coca-growing area in Colombia. Cocaine has become the country’s most important export. Armed groups seeking to expand coca cultivation are fighting a war for land, power, money, and influence. The main victims of this brutal rule by the guerrillas are civilians. But…

From DW Documentary. Superfluous meetings, endless paperwork and incompetent managers – sound familiar? Jobs that entail a steady stream of seemingly pointless demands can damage our health in the long-term. This film takes a humorous look at how we waste potentially valuable time in the workplace. In an ideal scenario, work is fulfilling. But many…

From DW Documentary. Exorcists don’t just exist in movies. They are active in the here and now. In Europe, they can be found in the Catholic Church, in evangelical communities or working as freelance "healers". Who are these modern-day exorcists? The film follows modern-day exorcists in France, Switzerland and Germany. They are priests of the…

From DW Documentary. Tourists flock to the Indonesian island of Lombok for its beautiful beaches. But while foreigners snorkel and surf, the islanders are extracting gold from the depths of the earth. The precious metal is then dissolved using mercury, which poisons humans and the environment. Indonesia is the largest producer of gold in Asia.…

From DW Documentary. North Korea. Geographically small, it nonetheless looms large in the geopolitical consciousness. The country is isolated, its population desperately poor. The Kim dynasty has ruled for three generations. How does this ruling family manage to make its power felt around the world? The nuclear program is central to North Korea’s strategy. For…

From DW Documentary. Climate change is not news to big oil companies. They’ve known about it for more than 40 years, even burying their own research results on the links between carbon emissions and global warming. In the 1970s, oil conglomerates commissioned research into climate change. It predicted the global warming that we’re facing today.…

From DW Documentary. Iqbal Khan is a young man living in Kashmir with a heroin addiction. For the past weeks he has been in a rehab center for treatment. Iqbal Khan’s father holds the government responsible for a drug epidemic in Kashmir. The authorities are turning a blind eye to the drug related problems. In…

From DW Documentary. The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in many developed nations. The result: more and more people are finding themselves homeless, with women making up the fastest growing affected group. They live in their cars or camper vans, sleep on friends’ couches or end up in short-term accommodation: Homelessness in…