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The eventful life of Elizabeth I through the finest moments of Gaetano Donizetti's "Tudor" operas. From her childhood overshadowed by her mother's execution to her ascension to the throne and rivalry with Mary Stuart, this unique opera season sheds light on the hidden side of a historical figure in a totally new way.

La Monnaie, Brussels

The eventful life of Elizabeth I in a unique opera series based on the melodies of Gaetano Donizetti.

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda

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A concert dedicated to Canadian film composer Howard Shore, famous for his scores to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and David Cronenberg’s The Fly. With the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.

A concert dedicated to the Canadian film composer famous for his score to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings.

A Weekend with Howard Shore

A new generation has come of age in Turkey that doesn’t want to live like their parents. On social media, on comedy stages and in rap music a counterculture is flourishing. Filmmaker Ufuk Cam goes to Turkey to uncover the local scene.

Turkey: The New Generation

A new counterculture is flourishing in Turkey. Filmmaker Ufuk Cam goes there to uncover the local scene.

Tracks East

Portrait of the German symbolist painter and sculptor Max Klinger (1857-1920). Often compared to Rodin, he was famous in his day for his erotic and tender sculptures.

Dream and Seduction

Portrait of the German symbolist painter and sculptor Max Klinger (1857-1920), often compared to Rodin.

Max Klinger

An exclusive investigation into the Russian paramilitary organisation Wagner, headed by oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. 2,500 documents were leaked from Prigozhin’s servers by anti-Putin hackers, shedding light on this secretive group of mercenaries, a key element in the war in Ukraine.

Data Sources

An exclusive investigation into the Russian paramilitary organisation Wagner, headed by oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. 

The Prigozhin Papers

Japan has just made an historic shift: In December, Tokyo announced a doubling of its defence budget by 2027, the first time this has happened since World War II. The Japanese are wary of China and North Korea.

Japan: Preparing for War

ARTE Reportage

Melody Gardot performs her album Sunset in the Blue, from the Radio France studios accompanied by a trio of musicians and 40 instrumentalists from the in-house orchestra.

Melody Gardot performs her new album Sunset in the Blue, from the Radio France studios accompanied by a trio of musicians and 40 instrumentalists from the in-house orchestra.

Melody Gardot: From Paris with Love

Simone Young conducts a concert of contrasts with violinist Renaud Capuçon and the Orchestre National de France. On the programme is Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and world premiere violin concerto by Camille Pépin.

With Violinist Renaud Capuçon

Romantic and Avant-garde: a concert of contrasts with the Orchestre National de France.

Simone Young Conducts Mahler and Camile Pépin

A fable for our times about the rise of streaming. What was just fun at first, has now taken over our lives and contributes significantly to carbon emissions.

The Devouring Monster

We’ve created a monster, and now it’s coming for us: The story of streaming is a fable for our times.

Frankenstream

To raise awareness about the climate emergency, activists are resorting to increasingly spectacular forms of protest. What motivates these young people to take such actions? And how far are they prepared to go?

Vandalism or legitimate protest?

Activists are resorting to increasingly spectacular forms of protest in order to raise awareness about the climate emergency.

Climate Radicals

In Leicester, England, the Unglamorous Music Project aims to get older women, in their sixties and seventies, into playing music. They have 66 days to learn an instrument, write a song and perform in public.

ARTE Info Plus

In Leicester, England, the Unglamorous Music Project aims to get older women, in their sixties and seventies, into playing music.

Granny Punk in Leicester

In Khartoum an anonymous protester dressed as Spiderman has joined hundreds of thousands of demonstrators protesting against the military coup of October 2021, becoming an icon of the protest movement in Sudan.

An anonymous protester dressed as Spiderman has joined demonstrators protesting against the military coup of October 2021 in Khartoum.

Sudan: Spiderman - Hero of the Resistance

Metallica's 35-year career is still going strong: they are timeless. To celebrate their latest album, 
Hardwired…to Self-Destruct, TAPE revisits the history of a music group that became a global movement. 

Metallica's 35-year career is still going strong: they are back with a new album.

TAPE: Metallica

Behind Adriatique are two DJs and producers, Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer. Since they met in Zurich in 2008, they have been inseparable, linked by friendship and a shared artistic path. The duo now forms one of the most successful acts on the house and techno scene.

Time Warp 2023

The Swiss duo is one of the most successful acts on the current house and techno scene. Live at Time Warp 2023.

Adriatique

More than 80% of the salmon consumed in Europe comes from fish farms. Salmon farming is a speciality of northern countries, with Norway being the main producer. These farms are promoted as a sustainable alternative to wild-caught salmon, but in reality, they are fed with fishmeal and fish oil that require tonnes of other fish species to be caught, depleting the ocean's fish stocks. This overfishing occurs far away from Europe, in Mauritania.

The Dark Underbelly of European Salmon

Fish stocks in Mauritania are being plundered to feed farmed salmon.

The cedar forests in the mountains of Lebanon are both a symbol of the nation and an important natural environment. But the ancient forests are threatened by climate change as well as illegal logging, in a country that is experiencing and unprecedented crisis.

Lebanon Without Cedars

Lebanon's famous cedar forests are under threat from climate change and illegal logging.

Russian opposition leader Alexeï Navalny has been in prison since his return to Moscow in January 2021. But in his wake a new generation of politically active followers are making themselves heard.

Navalny: Russia's Most Famous Prisoner

Peter Szabo is a pepper producer in Hungary, dried to make the famous Hungarian paprika. The ancestral know-how and passion for paprika was handed down to him from his parents and grand-parents. But in today’s globalised world with competition from China and labour shortages at home, the future for small pepper producers in Hungary looks difficult.

With competition from China and labour shortages at home, the future for small pepper producers in Hungary looks difficult.

Re: Hungarian Paprika in Danger

A coming together of nations in peaceful competition, respect and harmony? Or a ruthless geopolitical tussle for the top spot where doping becomes the norm? A history of the Olympic games in 5 minutes.

Stories of Conflict

A coming together of nations...Or a ruthless geopolitical tussle where doping becomes the norm? 

The Olympic Games

Many governments and organisations are wary of their employers using the social media TikTok. Does the Chinese company really serve Xi Jinping’s regime?

TikTok is being banned by governments everywhere. Is the Chinese threat real?

TikTok: A Chinese Threat?

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Since the wars that devastated the Balkans in the 1990s, the international community has continued to associate Southeastern Europe with a powder keg. "Tracks East" has therefore chosen to give a voice to young artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo who strive to portray a different image of this region of the world.

The Milennials of the Balkans

Artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo are striving to present a different image of Southeastern Europe.

Increasing authoritarianism means that Russian citizens have to decide: Do they stay quiet and allow freedom to die? Or do they speak up and risk changing their lives for ever? Tracks East meets Russians that could not accept the Putin dictatorship and now live in exile.

Anti-Putin Russian Exiles

Tracks East meets Russians that could not accept the Putin dictatorship and now live in exile.

Max has everything he needs: a comfortable home, a loving family, and a loyal pack of friends. But for many weeks now, he has been feeling depressed, he’s questioning everything and is looking for new meaning in his life. If Max were a man, he would probably consult a psychologist about his midlife crisis. But Max is a 7-year-old Labrador retriever.

It's a Dog's Life

If Max were a man, he would probably consult a psychologist about his midlife crisis. But Max is a 7-year-old Labrador retriever.

Canis Familiaris

Robert Lohmeyer was a German pioneer of colour photography. Between 1907 and 1909 he travelled the former German colonies and photographed the people and landscapes in colour for the first time, but his pictures laid the foundations for a racist view of Africa.

Photography of Former-German Colonies

Robert Lohmeyer was a pioneer of colour photography, but his pictures taken in the German colonies were permeated with racism.

Racism in Colour

How superstar Ed Sheeran converted the online hate about his appearance into millions of streams.

Ed Sheeran

TAPE

Anne Lister was an openly lesbian nineteenth century noblewoman, with up to five lovers at the same time. She filled pages and pages of diaries with accounts of her sexual adventures and conquests, and even married another woman.

Britain's First Openly Gay Woman

Anne Lister was an openly lesbian nineteenth century noblewoman, with up to five lovers at the same time.

Gymnastics

Is pacifism still relevant as war rages in Ukraine? What is the point of peaceful demonstrations when the aggressor will stop at nothing? Tracks East gives a voice to the Ukrainian, Belarusian and Russian opposition and peace movements.

Pacifism: What’s the Point?

Is pacifism still relevant as war rages in Ukraine? What is the point of peaceful demonstrations when the aggressor will stop at nothing? 

Founder of the English Baroque Soloists, the Monteverdi Choir and the Orchestre révolutionnaire et romantique, John Eliot Gardiner is not only one of the greatest conductors of his time, he is also a gentleman farmer. When he is not conducting, he looks after the cows and sheep on his organic farm in Dorset, some 200 kilometres from London. Portrait of a revered musician, a pioneer of historically informed performance, as he celebrates his eightieth birthday.

The Art of Conducting

Portrait of the revered conductor and pioneer of historically informed performance, as he celebrates his eightieth birthday.

John Eliot Gardiner

Headlining the world's biggest music festivals and acclaimed producer and founder of both the трип (trip) and Galaxiid record labels, Siberian artist Nina Kraviz is one of the leading lights of electronic music today.

Siberian artist Nina Kraviz is one of the leading lights of electronic music today, headlining at festivals around the world.

Nina Kraviz

For over 60 years, the Barbie doll has been more than just a toy. She was an influencer before the Internet even existed, but she is now accused of maintaining gender stereotypes. As Greta Gerwing's Barbie comes to the cinema, Gymnastics looks at how relevant she is for modern consumers.

Is Barbie a Feminist?

Barbie was an influencer before the Internet even existed.

Highly influential indie rockers from Boston, famous for such tracks as Debaser and Where is my mind perform in Paris as part of a European tour for their latest album Doggerel.

The legendary indie rockers perform in Paris as part of their European tour.

Pixies - Live at the Paris Olympia

A reinterpretation of Mozart’s famous opera, based on Beaumarchais’ play, entrusted to director Barrie Kosky and conductor Philippe Jordan. A near-live broadcast from the Vienna State Opera.

Vienna State Opera

A reinterpretation of Mozart’s famous opera entrusted to director Barrie Kosky and conductor Philippe Jordan.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro

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On the eve of her coronation, Elizabeth recalls how her father's execution of her mother Anne Boleyn left her a bastard. This unique opera series follows the life of the 'Virgin Queen' to the music of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 1: The Coronation...

The Coronation

On the eve of her coronation, Elizabeth recalls how her mother's execution turned her into a bastard.

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda (1/6)

Visiting her childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth is caught up in a love triangle that reminds her of a past situation, when Jane Seymour was the love rival of Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn. This unique opera series follows the life of the Virgin Queen to the music of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 2: The Royal Progress...

The Royal Progress

Elizabeth is entangled in a love triangle that reminds her of a past situation...

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda (2/6)

In addition to being her political opponent, Mary Stuart is rapidly turning into Elizabeth's rival in love. Gradually, the Queen becomes aware that keeping her cousin Mary alive poses a serious threat to her own existence. This unique opera series follows the life of the Virgin Queen to the music of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 3: Mary, Queen of Scots...

Mary, Queen of Scots

In addition to being her political opponent, Mary Stuart is rapidly turning into Elizabeth's rival in love.

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda (3/6)

Aware of the threat posed by Mary Stuart, Elizabeth is left with no other choice: she will in turn have to behead a queen. This unique opera series retraces the life of the "Virgin Queen" to the music of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 4: Killing a Queen.

Killing a queen

Aware of the threat Mary Stuart poses, Elizabeth decides to have the queen beheaded.

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda (4/6)

On the eve of her 60th birthday, Elizabeth finds a new favourite: the young but disloyal Robert Devereux. But can you stop aging by removing the mirrors? This unique opera series retraces the life of the "Virgin Queen" to the melodies of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 5: Broken Mirrors...

Broken Mirrors

After the death of Leicester, Elizabeth finds a new favourite: the young but deceitful Robert Devereux.

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda (5/6)

Betrayal has many faces, yet the punishment for the culprits is always the same. Despite her decline, Elisabeth remains the centre of the world until the end. And that world is a stage. This unique opera series retraces the life of the Virgin Queen to the melodies of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 6: Queen of Farce...

Queen of Farce

After sentencing Devereux to death, Elisabeth comes face to face with her demons one last time.

Gaetano Donizetti: Bastarda (6/6)

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Reports and analysis on the LGBT+ struggle around the world.

LGBT+ Rights in the World

My List

They film their daily lives and that of their children. They earn income and gain fame from it. "Mum influencers" are increasingly sought after by brands. However, the boundary between family life and a "real" job is being blurred. How can we reconcile an opportunity for parents, the consent of children, and the right to their image?

The Family Business

They film their daily lives and their children. "Mum influencers" are increasingly sought after by brands.

Re: Mummy Influencers

With the war in Ukraine meaning the end for cheap oil and gas imports from Russia, European demand for coal is on the rise. Multinationals are increasing activity in the largest coal mining region in South America with negative consequences for the environment and local communities.

With European demand increasing, coal mining in Columbia is harming the environment and local communities.

Colombian Coal for Europe

Infant mortality rates in Southern Iraq are so high that Basra has had to create three children’s cemeteries. Many point the finger at pollution caused by the oil industry.

Iraq's Suffering Children

Infant mortality rates in Southern Iraq are so high that Basra has had to create three children’s cemeteries. 

Millions of people worldwide suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), an extreme and persistent exhaustion for which there is no cure. An investigation into a little known illness focusing on the experiences of three individuals suffering from CFS: Ralf, Sonja and Aileen.

ME/CFS – A Misunderstood Illness

 An investigation into little understood illness focusing on the experiences of three individuals suffering from CFS: Ralf, Sonja and Aileen.

Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

They are waging a systematic war against education. More than two and a half million school children in Burkina Faso currently no longer have classes. For the country with its 20 million inhabitants, this is an enormous number of children who can no longer exercise their right to schooling because Islamist terrorists consider education harmful.

Burkina Faso: The War against School

More than two and a half million school children in Burkina Faso are not in school due to Islamic terrorism.

Chat forums are full of tales of miraculous healing thanks to the medicinal properties of cannabis. But there's little hard scientific evidence to back those claims up. In Germany, since 2017, cannabis has been available with a doctor's prescription. Many medical professionals have criticised the widespread use of cannabis as a massive experiment on the most vulnerable. Meanwhile in France, legislation remains strict, while in Israel, medicinal cannabis has been used for decades.

A Controversial Plant

Chat forums are full of tales of miraculous healing thanks to the medicinal properties of cannabis

Medical Marijuana

Brazil was deeply divided by the last presidential election held in October 2022 when incumbent right-winger Bolsonaro narrowly lost to left-winger Lula. A report on the conservative communities in Southern Brazil that voted for the ex-president.

Brazil: Bolsonaro's People

A report on the conservative communities in Southern Brazil that voted for the ex-president.

Dragan Daničić lives in northern Kosovo, which borders Serbia and is home to a mostly Serbian population. He is a farmer that sells his produce at market in Serbia. But time and again, the tensions between Serbia and Kosovo makes reaching his customers difficult, with tight borders and customs controls.

Serbia and Kosovo’s tense relationship means that ethnic Serb Dragan can’t bring his produce to market.

Re: Tensions in Kosovo

On average, humans generate 2 billion tons of waste per year. We only recycle 16% of it. The rest is buried, incinerated, or piled up landfill, resulting in pollution and CO2 emissions. With Emilie Aubry, let's take a tour of our global trash and the solutions to reduce waste.

A World of Waste

On average, humans generate 2 billion tons of waste per year.

Mapping the Wotld

Incisive investigative documentaries and reportage

In Depth

In France’s coal-producing regions, locals had come to turns with the closure of the coal industry. But since the energy crisis this winter, coal power-plants are reopening as France burns fossils fuels again to the keep the lights on.

With the energy crisis this winter, France has decided to start burn fossils fuels again to the keep the lights on.

Re: French Coal Comeback

Across Europe millions of Ukrainian refugees have been taken in by families. But unaccompanied minors are excluded from refugee status. ARTE follows Ukrainian children welcomed in by French families. Will they have to go back to a warzone?

Re: Ukrainian Child Refugees in France

In France, the profession of shepherd is increasingly attracting the younger generation. However, life in the alpine pastures is tough, and the responsibility of caring for the flock can be a heavy burden. ARTE Re: follows three apprentice shepherds as they face the reality of pastoral work for the first time.

ARTE Re: follows three apprentice shepherds as they face the reality of pastoral work for the first time.

Re: Shephards in Training

Irish Travelers live on the fringes of society and their living conditions are on a downward spiral. A recent EU study revealed shocking figures: 11% of Irish travellers die by suicide and most die before the age of 65. No other minority in Europe faces such dire statistics.

A Minority in Danger

11% of Irish travellers die by suicide and most die before the age of 65.

Re: Irish Travellers

The Kyiv techno scene treats partying as a vital part of live, in spite of the war. But these revellers are also deeply engaged in their nation’s struggle, helping to rebuild Ukraine.

The Kyiv techno scene isn't just about dancing: revellers are also helping to rebuild Ukraine.

Re: Kyiv's Techno Scene Helps Out

“Ugliness is a virtue, beauty is slavery” This is the motto of the Ugly Club in the Italian village of Piobbico. Every year a festival of ugliness is held here where local residents reject the Italian cult of beauty.

A festival of ugliness is held every year in the Italian village of Piobbico: a rejection of the cult of beauty.

Re: The Village of the Ugly

In Barcelona rents are high and there are an estimated 20,000 squats where citizens with few other options have found refuge. Landlords sometimes use the services of private eviction companies that operate on the edge of legality to get rid of squatters. Focus on the housing crisis in Catalonia.

The Housing Crisis in Catalonia

Focus on the housing crisis in Catalonia. In Barcelona there are an estimated 20,000 squats where citizens with few other options have found refuge. 

Re: Squatting in Barcelona

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