Vom Mont Blanc ans Mittelmeer

In his second international bestseller, "Arc de Triomphe," author Erich Maria Remarque explores his own experience of exile and his decisive encounter with Marlene Dietrich. From Paris and Antibes to Los Angeles and New York, the documentary traces the moving genesis of this highly autobiographical novel, now considered a major work of European exile literature, and the literary legacy of the long-standing passion between two global stars.

Time and again he challenged his fate at the gambling table. Based on the genesis of the biographically significant novel "The Gambler", the documentary sheds light on the groundbreaking work and the eventful life of F.M. Dostoyevsky, who celebrates his 200th birthday in November 2021.

History and the present converge on Amsterdam's canal belt. Along the canals, the film delves into Amsterdam's heyday in the 17th century and shows how the ingenious canal system continues to shape life in the port city to this day. The documentary looks behind the walls of the magnificent gabled houses, meets one of the last bridge keepers, travels with the floating post office and a flying canal trader, and shows alternative ways of living and working in houseboats and on former shipyard sites. The film portrays Amsterdam as a city that was built by globally active merchants and has not lost its innovative power to this day. Young creatives are conquering old industrial sites and transforming them in innovative ways. For example, by detoxifying chemically contaminated areas with the help of weeds. The concept is called phytoremediation.

Hiking. Hiking is green. Hiking is healthy. Hiking is sharing experiences. 10 documentaries highlight some of the most beautiful, fascinating and exciting hiking trails in Europe.