The ZDF media library offers a wide selection of gripping documentation – from Hollywood stars to the secrets of birth to football. Everyone will find exciting and educational insights here!
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In the ZDF media library you not only await you a large selection of German and international series as well as films, but also an impressive collection of high -quality documentation. These documentaries are carefully researched and gripping, so that complex topics are brought closer to exciting and understandable ways.
To ensure that you do not miss any of the fascinating highlights, Netzwelt has put together the best documentation from the ZDF media library for you. Immerse yourself in the world of football, discover the secrets of the greatest celebrities or follow the mysterious trace of a missing aircraft.
Germans in Knast (2025)
In the reportage “Germans in jail”, the life of German prisoners abroad is urgently illuminated. The spectators get gripping insights into the often hard everyday life behind prison grids and the unique challenges associated with life far from home.
This captivating documentation offers an authentic and moving view of the fates of prisoners that are caught in a foreign country. It is extremely recommended for everyone who is interested in social issues and human stories behind the walls.
The derbies – the legendary football duels in the world (2025)
This three -part documentary illuminates the most intense city duels of the football world: the “Old Firm” in Glasgow, the “Superclásico” in Buenos Aires and the Hamburg derby between HSV and St. Pauli. It is not just about football, but about deeply rooted rivalries that are characterized by history, religion, politics and social belonging.
Whether football fan or not – this document shows why derbies are more than just games. It combines exciting game scenes with deep social insights and interviews with players, ultras and fans. The stories behind the derbies that go far beyond sport are particularly impressive.
Deutsche Bahn: The insiders – tricks behind the scenes (2024)
In the documentary “Deutsche Bahn: The Insider tricks behind the scenes”, four long -time employees report on the tricks of the largest railway company in Europe. The insiders are only shown masked and distorted to protect their identity. These have worked in the wagons, bravery restaurants and in the Deutsche Bahn offices for years. In this way, an exclusive insight into the strategies of the group is offered.
The True Story of – who are these celebrities really? (2024)
This documentary lend gives a look behind the stars' glamorassades. From Kim Kardashian and the Beckhams to Lady Gaga to Adele and Angelina Jolie – what is really behind their success and image? If you want to learn more about real life behind the perfectly staged social media accounts, you get an exciting insight here. The documentary not only illuminates success, but also private challenges and strokes of fate of the celebrities.
Lagos – metropolis of the Extreme (2024)
Lagos grows as quickly as no other city in the world. The city breaks all the records of black Africa. Over 25 million inhabitants live in poverty, while there are super rich. The oil makes billionaires who live out their wealth in nightlife. The documentation visits the giant city to draw a portrait of it.
“Lagos – metropolis of the Extreme” belongs to the series of “Megacitys – when it gets night”, in which Chongqiung and Mexico City have already been shown.
Our life – as it begins (2025)
Science journalist Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim takes the audience on a fascinating journey through the existential questions of life: How does it actually start? Which processes run in the womb? And how does the awareness of an unborn baby develop? This “Terra X” documentary combines exciting science with a sensitive and accessible narrative style. If you are interested in the birth, perception and the first moments of life, you will find fascinating knowledge here, understandable and entertaining.
Flight MH370 – lost over the sea (2024)
On March 8, 2014, the Boeing 777 with the flight number MH370 from Kuala Lumpur took off to Beijing. A total of 239 people were on board. Just 38 minutes after the start, the flight suddenly disappeared from the Radar in the middle of the South China Sea.
In the six -part documentary “Flight MH370 – missing above the sea”, the questions about the whereabouts of the machine are asked. It's about the greatest puzzle in aviation history.
60 years of bike race (2021)
ARD commentator Florian Naß looks back on six decades of cycling history. From the first race in 1962, which was to make a brewery known, to the greatest moments and the future visions of sport. The documentary shows how the race and cycling have changed. A must for cycling fans! “60 years of bike races” combines nostalgic reviews with exciting anecdotes and gives an insight into the development of one of the most traditional bike races in Germany.
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