What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show.

This documentary showcases the best of France’s mythic holiday region, going beyond the glamour and clichés. 

A biography of France’s most famous actress in the year of her 80th birthday.

What do we need to live a happy life? A unique insight into the quest for happiness with author Ronja von Rönne.

Lake Malawi is home to more species of fish than anywhere in the world.

This documentary series explores humanity’s oldest questions and presents faith in the context of our modern world.

While Hugo is elected to the prestigious Académie Française, Balzac is occupied with his great work ‘The Human Comedy’.

Silke Pan was an acrobat until she became paralysed after an accident, so she retrained as paralympic cyclist.

Minimalists want to cut down on worldly possessions. But does living with less things make them happier?

This is the story of one of Europe's biggest migrations; one of people fleeing poverty or persecution and hoping for a better life. 

This documentary tells the story of a major French intellectual, who passed away on 29 May 2026.

A vibrant tribute to the hugely talented show woman and recording artist, performer of hits like Simply the Best and Whats Love Got to Do with it.

Some people are not interested in the here and now, what is so fascinating about living in yesteryear?

Albanian shepherds want to revive their old traditions, but will they be able to pass them on to the next generation?

An association in Italy works to help young people navigate the difficult transition between leaving care and adulthood.

The probability of life existing nowhere else but on Earth is slim.

Plastic waste at sea is being colonised by bacteria. How will this affect marine ecosystems?

With their adopted daughter and foster twins, Jana and Hartmut want to leave Germany for a new life in Greece.

Although dominant on Earth, human beings remain dependent, for its continued existence, on the interconnected web of life of all species.