Here you'll find a collection of films from the bpb media library on political and historical issues with an English language version or English subtitling. It contains a variety of different formats such as interviews, speeches and documentaries. Keep in mind that some of the teasers are in German though.
"The German Federal Agency for Civic Education is something very special. It’s a government agency that provides Citizens in Germany with information about all areas of politics - explained in simple terms and without being tainted by party politics." (long version: 7 minutes) Weiter...
"The German Federal Agency for Civic Education is something very special. It’s a government agency that provides Citizens in Germany with information about all areas of politics - explained in simple terms and without being tainted by party politics." (short version: 5 minutes) Weiter...
An impressive collage made of historic and often little-known archive footage about the history of the Berlin Wall from its establishment to its oppressive maintenance to the peaceful revolution of 1989. It gives an exclusive inside into the reality of life in a divided city. Weiter...
Renee Saltiel and Solon Molho grew up in Saloniki. 90.000 sephardic Jews used to live in this city until the 1930s. During the Second World War, most of the Jews of Saloniki were deported. Only a few of them could survive and returned. Weiter...
In her documentary, the young Israeli director Yael Hersonski tries to reveal the manipulative effects of Nazi propaganda material made in the Warsaw Ghetto - with the help of various original photographs, reports from contemporary witnesses and historical sources. Weiter...
Two little villages in Germany have to give shelter to refugees. What kind of concerns do the inhabitants of the villages have? What can they do in order to help their new neighbours? And which expectations do the refugees have of their life? Weiter...
In the nineties, the journalist Adrian Wood discovered unknow footage of the film "Ghetto". In this interview, he tells the story of his doscovery and gives background information about the film. Weiter...
In the nineties, the journalist Adrian Wood discovered unknwon footage of the film "Ghetto". In this interview, he gives background information about the film material, that he has found. Weiter...
In the nineties, the journalist Adrian Wood discovered unknown footage of the film "Ghetto". In this interview, he explains why it is important to use archive material in an historically correct manner. Weiter...
Emotions are often understood as the opposite of the mind. How does this assumption effect our social coexistence? Aaron Ben-Ze’ev in debate with Carolin Emcke. Weiter...
Carolin Emcke in conversation with Deirdre Curtin on transparency, legitimacy and the role of the modern nation state in politics. Weiter...
Der Israeli author David Grossman in conversation with Carolin Emcke. Weiter...
An entertaining plea for the establishment of an educational system that promotes creativity instead of undermining it. Sir Ken Robinson is a drama teacher, athor and an expert on education. Weiter...
Wilbur Sargunaraj is known as Indias first youtube star. He asks Indians for their definition of poverty and wealth in an ironic and even sarcastic way. Weiter...
Wilbur Sargunaraj, an Indian youtube star, asks: "To what extent does the caste system contributes to poverty and inequality in India?" Weiter...
Dr. James Shikwati argues that "Development Aid" hinders the development of African States. Weiter...
Dr. Unity Dow, jugde at the Supreme Court of Justice in Botswana, talks about the importance of democracy and role models for the equality of women. Weiter...
For Wole Soyinka, the most terrible scourge of the African continent is civil war. The Nigerian laureate of the Nobel Prize for Literature is regarded as an incorruptable critic as well as advocate of Africa. Weiter...
The ambassador of Ghana speaks about the enthusiasm of the Ghanaians for football and the support of their team at the football World Cup 2006. Weiter...
In Nigeria, especially domestic productions are highly demanded. This is because they can refer to the reality of life in the country, Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima. Weiter...
Jeta Amata has already filmed more than 40 movies for "Nollywod", the Nigerian film market. For him, giving a positive impulse to the society is crucial. Weiter...
The secretary of the embassy of Ghana speaks about the progress of the Ghanaian football. Weiter...
The Nigerian blogger talks about "mobile activism" in Africa and the use of modern communication technologies. Weiter...
The constitutionalist Lawrence Lessig wants to rescue culture by means of a new copyright. Weiter...
Rasmus Fleischer is the spokesman of the Swedish Pirate Party Piratbyrån. It considers itself as a Think Tank and challenges the established copyright law. Weiter...
The handling of favelas, illegal housing estates, has changed, says Alfredo Sirkis, former regional secretary of Metropolis in South America and the Caribbean. Weiter...
Nowadays, megacities experience a strong influx of people hoping for a better future, says Juan Clos. However, a view on the industrial countries shows that the urbanisation can be organised. Weiter...
1,2 billion people live in slums, says Anna Tibaijuka. They have a right to come to the cities in order to enhance their life quality. That is why cities have to give juster opportunities to everyone. Weiter...
Evgeny Morozov gave a speech in the scope of the new season of the series "Die Neue Weltbühne" by the bpb on the 7th October, 2013. Weiter...
Knowledge was power. But for the jobs of tomorrow, knowledge is not enough, says Paul Collard. Emotional intelligence becomes more and more important. Weiter...
The Curators of the film series "The Celluloid Curtain", Oliver Baumgarten and Nikolaj Nikitin, explain the fascination of European spy films of the Cold War. Weiter...
In the past, Noha atef worked for Egyptian newspapers as a journalist. Political and social issues were often off-limits. In her blog "Tortureinegypt.net" it is different. On this platform, Noha Atef writes in abuse and torture conducted by the Egyptian security forces. She publishes pictures of police men and their victims. Weiter...
In contrast to classical school subjects, art and culture education is not about the impartation of learning content, says Jerzy Moszkowicz. Only cultural education can contribute to the creation of a human person. Weiter...
In politics, it is important to anticipate the consequences of own actions, says Elena Garcia. By means of new media, complex sequences of actions can be made visible and comprehensible. Weiter...
Karl Monsen-Elvik regrets the euroscepticism in British media and whishes Europe to become a model of coexistence. Weiter...
The cofounder of "Never Again", Rafal Pankowski, talks about the work of his initiative, its aims and the football stadium as a space for the prevention of right-wing extremism. Weiter...
The transsexual dancer talks about conservatism in China. Weiter...
The Chinese curator talks about the role of art and its relation with politics in China. Weiter...
Kann man sein Leben in einer Tanzklasse verändern? Ja, meint der britische Choreograph Royston Maldoom. In seinen Projekten bringt er Schülerinnen und Schüler zum Tanzen. Weiter...
Shamit Saggar über den Umgang mit rechtspopulistischen Diskursen in Großbritannien. Weiter...
In 2016, it's once again time for the U.S. to elect it's president. Just like every four years the question arises again whether there's a democrat or republican moving into the White House. But how exactly does the election work in the U.S.? To explain this it's not enough to simply look at a single election day. It's the entire election year that's important... Weiter...
