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To be seen in the ARD media library in May
a b 2. Mai
ABBA – The whole story: 50 years ago ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest, then called the Grand Prix d’Eurovision. The documentary traces the success of the Swedish band and promises to be more than just biographical. According to the creators, it’s more about the personal and political context.
a b 3. Mai
The doubters: The Jewish Zweifler family from Frankfurt is faced with a big decision: it’s about selling their delicatessen empire. But the whole thing turns into a test for the family. The series also asks the question: How do your own wishes, your family’s expectations and Jewish traditions fit together?
We survived – Let’s eat!: This documentary from the series Die Zweiflers delves into the world around Frankfurt’s train station district in the 1950s. She looks at the Jews who are building a new life for themselves here.
ab 10. May
Player of Ibiza: The comedy series looks behind the scenes of a reality TV format called: Player of Ibiza. Instead of going to Ibiza, the 10th anniversary season will go to Buchholz in Nordheide. Sexist candidates are put through a feminism boot camp here. This becomes a challenge for the entire production team.
ab 11. May
ESC – The final from Malmö: The musical highlight of the year is on May 11th – the Eurovision Song Contest. Isaak is competing for Germany with the song “Always On The Run”. Can he achieve a better placement than in previous years?
ab 12. May
The star lawyer – Christian Schertz and the Media: He is currently representing rock star Till Lindemann: Christian Schertz is considered one of the smartest press lawyers in Germany. The documentary asks the question: Who is this man?
ab 21. May
Fire & Flame: Season 8 of the popular documentary series is about the emergency services of the Duisburg fire department. Camera teams accompanied the firefighters in the Ruhr area on their missions around the clock for 70 days. The series promises deep insights into the everyday life of rescue workers.
ab 22. May
Looking for the 2014 World Champions: The last major success of the German national football team was ten years ago. The documentary series asks the question: What remains of the 2014 World Cup?
ab 24. May
Spencer: The British royal family has already thrilled many series fans around the world. The ARD feature film looks at Lady Diana and her desire to escape the golden cage.Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in a scene from the film “Spencer”.dpa
ab 26. May
China’s youth – the broken promise: What is life like for young adults in China? The Weltspiegel documentary deals with this question and accompanies young people in Beijing, Shanghai, but also in remote villages in their everyday lives.
ab 29. May
Murderous duo? – A pregnant woman disappears without a trace: At the end of the month there will be true crime in the ARD media library. In the summer of 1997, the heavily pregnant Maike disappeared without a trace – the search for her was unsuccessful. 15 years after the disappearance, the ex-boyfriend and his mother are sentenced to life in prison. However, there was neither a body nor any confessions. New evidence emerges in 2023.
Can be seen in the ZDF media library in May
ab 1. Mai
Tintin: The film adaptations of the comic series “Tintin” are coming to the ZDF media library. This includes the feature films “Tintin and the Secret of the Golden Fleece” and “Tintin and the Blue Oranges” as well as the animated series from the 1990s.UEFA: Football. Might. Money.: UEFA should host the European Championship. However, according to documents available to ZDF, this will be expensive for both host cities and taxpayers. The UEFA Euro 2024 logo can be seen on a smartphone.dpa
a b 3. Mai
Borders: In this Israeli-German series, young Avi is banished from his neighborhood by a powerful clan. In order to take revenge, he joins the border guard – but soon has to decide whose side he is really on.
ab 4. Mai
Invisible attacker: This thriller deals with the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Emma lives with her family in a smart home and uses an AI app as a psychotherapist. Is the technology behind the strange events happening around Emma?
ab 14. May
They’re crazy, the Germans!: They are punctual and clean, but they have no sense of humor: There are many clichés about Germans. Here the funniest arguments with them are shown by various comedians.
ab 15. May
Exit: Season 3 of the Norwegian drama series inspired by the lives of the super-rich. Four multi-millionaires want to break away from the monotony of everyday life and are looking for action again.
ab 17. May
Not without my car!?: The fight between car lovers and climate protectors can reach absurd proportions. Mitri Sirin takes a look at the debate that is gaining momentum, particularly in Germany.
ab 20. May
75 years of Germany: The big test: The Federal Republic celebrates its 75th anniversary on May 23rd. But how well do Germans actually know the history of their homeland? Mirko Drotschmann, also known as MrWissen2go, asks.
ab 25. May
The Tourist – Irish Blood: In season 2 of the thriller series, Elliot and Helen want to build a new life together. But then a dangerous adventure lures the two of them to Ireland, Elliot’s homeland.
Can be seen in the ARTE media library in May
ab 7. Mai
The Murder of Emmett Till: The racist murder of African-American teenager Emmett Till is considered one of the origins of the civil rights movement. This documentary revisits it.
The power of music – 200 years of Beethoven’s Ninth: 200 years ago, Beethoven’s iconic Ninth was performed for the first time. How did the work come about and how can we view it from today’s perspective? Beethoven experts clarify.
ab 10. May
Zimmer 108: Young Kato finds her own body in a hotel room. As a ghost, she takes up the investigation.
ab 12. May
Jane Fonda – A Rebel in Hollywood: The story of Oscar winner Jane Fonda is one of change. From sex symbol to activist and finally to nice grandmother – despite these different roles, the actress always remained true to herself.
ab 14. May
Sylvester Stallone: How I Became Rocky: Sylvester Stallone made film history with his boxing drama “Rocky”. In this documentary he traces the making of the film. Sylvester Stallone, recorded in 1979 while filming “Rocky II”.dpa
Gold mine retirement home: Demographic change is progressing in Europe. How do different systems deal with the aging population? And what future lies ahead for seniors?
ab 19. May
Al Pacino – From underdog to film legend: Al Pacino’s success story is marked by many ups and downs. After initial difficulties, he celebrated huge successes with “The Godfather” and “Scarface”, but at the same time alcohol continued to play a role in his life. A documentary film about the “underdog” of Hollywood.
ab 24. May
El Hierro – Murder in the Canary Islands: On El Hierro, an island in the Canary Islands, Pilar wants to marry the young Fran. But when his body is found on the morning of the wedding, the investigation begins.
Do you know Kafka?: On the 100th anniversary of the death of the writer Franz Kafka, clichés about him persist. What was Kafka like in reality and what was his relationship with his father actually like? These questions will be answered using his works and various interviews.
ab 27. May
The real price of cheap fashion: More than 1,000 people die when a fast fashion factory collapses in Dhaka. Do manufacturers of cheap clothes have no inhibitions?
ab 31. May
Fight The Power – How Hip-Hop Changed the World: How has the music genre hip-hop developed since the 1970s, and how has it in turn influenced our society? Rapper Chuck D talks to various legends of the scene.
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