DW's TV highlights in September

The Longest Voyage – Magellan's Journey Around the World

Premiere | September 7

Presenting historical facts through the medium of animation, this film tells the story of Magellan's Journey Around the World – the first circumnavigation of the globe – 500 years later. The documentary also celebrates the historic recurrence of exploration and human enterprise, drawing parallels between the maritime armadas of the Age of Discovery and today's human-crewed space missions to the Moon and Mars. While not yet fully an anidoc, it is peppered with animated segments that show how animation and documentary have much to gain from one another.

Nature's Survivors - The Adaptability of Wildlife 

Documentary | September 10

Which animals will succeed in adapting to rising temperatures?

This wildlife documentary examines the adaptive responses in animals to climate change – from the ants that built rafts to survive floods in Puerto Rico to birds in Australia that use bushfires to catch prey. The biggest question this film raises is whether the plant and animal kingdoms will be able to adapt effectively to the current accelerating pace of climate change.

Taiwan on Guard – Facing the Threat from China 

Documentary | September 15

In the wake of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has reiterated its threats to use military force against Taiwan. This documentary delves deeper behind the headlines to examine China's claim to the island nation and its reluctance to accept Taiwan's independence. As tensions simmer across the Taiwan Strait, what's at stake for Taiwan and how far would Chinese leader Xi Jinping go to assert his power? 

The Satoshi Mystery 

Anidoc | September 20

Cryptocurrency is touted as the future of finance, and according to statistics, up to 83 million people worldwide have invested in bitcoin and other currencies. But how did bitcoin start? And who is behind the pseudonym "Satoshi Nakamoto"? Find out about the genesis of this digital currency in ARTE's animated docuseriesThe Satoshi Mystery - The Story of Bitcoin.

Boom! - The Science of Explosives

Documentary | September 27

This documentary offers a brief history of explosives, their development and use, and how we have harnessed their power throughout history. It travels to the United States, where scientists explore using explosives to create nanoparticles with the goal of making more powerful electronic components and reducing the time it takes to recharge batteries. Don't try this at home! Out September 27.