A ruthless dictator: the story of Congo’s leader of 32 years in four parts.

In 1988, 20-year-old Céline Dion won Eurovision for Switzerland in an event that kickstarted her international career.

To combat climate change, traditional knowledge is being put to use on the South Pacific islands.

This documentary traces billionaire Bernard Arnault’s meteoric rise to dominance of the luxury industry with his Louis Vuitton group.

The turbulent history of the people that work the land, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Forest fires are happening more often in southern Spain. How do plants and animals recover after the flames?

This documentary traces billionaire Bernard Arnault’s meteoric rise to dominance of the luxury industry.

In 2014 Conchita Wurst became the first bearded drag queen to win the Eurovision Song Contest with an affirming anthem of queer identity.

One of Africa’s smallest countries, Malawi is renowned for its many national parks. 

The Romanian Orthodox Church has experienced an unprecedented resurgence in post-socialist Romania.

Filling your ears with sound are: Black Veil Brides, Buzzcocks, Rise Against, Agnostic Front, The Hives et The Adicts

Musicians perform in beautiful and unusual venues.

Every year Summer Breeze brings around 45,000 metal fans together in Bavaria for this highlight of the summer festival circuit.

Africa is rising fast and could surpass Asia in GDP terms in the near future. Mapping the World compares the two continents.

A French housewife turns to prostitution to be able to pay the bills. A critique of capitalism and a classic of French New Wave cinema.

Rising stars and emerging talent from across the continent, ARTE Concert showcases the best stars of tomorrow.

Bringing together circuses, storytelling through ballet, youthful artists with invigorating energy and much more; this is our selection of ARTE Concerts to share with the whole family.

Pioneers, rising stars and promising talent: These are some of the most notable female conductors working today.