Brazil: Between Violence and Lust for Life | ARTE.tv Documentary

Oct 7, 2026 | Brazil is a divided country facing a landmark election: President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president, are the frontrunners in the contest. This episode of Tracks East traces the fault lines in Brazilian society: Vibrant fashion is coming out of the favelas, violence persists from both gangs and the police, and indigenous peoples continue to fight for their land and culture.

Cuba: A National Crisis | ARTE.tv Documentary

June 3, 2026 | With the kidnapping of Venezuela's President Maduro by the USA, Cuba lost a loyal ally and with it the supply of Venezuelan oil, which covered a good half of its needs - a severe shock for the crisis-ridden island.

Cuba: A National Crisis | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until: 19/04/2029>

Venezuela Without Maduro | ARTE.tv Documentary

Apr 28, 2026 | Three months after Nicolás Maduro's kidnapping by US special forces, Venezuelan civil society is reawakening and challenging the regime openly. Demonstrators are criticising the government and demanding the release of political prisoners, and oil industry trade unions want to see change.

Venezuela Without Maduro | ARTE.tv Documentary Available until: 24/03/2029

Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary

Oct 6, 2025 | Undermined by the corruption of its leaders, the country is going through one of the worst economic crises in its history. Since the collapse of the banking system, Lebanese people have seen their living standards plunge.

The local currency has lost up to 90% of its value, and inflation is soaring. There are also shortages of fuel, electricity, and medicines. Some citizens even say Lebanon is on the brink of becoming a failed state.

Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary
Available until 30/09/2028

Sun, Sea and Sweat: Greece’s Young Seasonal Workers | ARTE.tv Documentary

Jun 27, 2025 | Greece welcomed more than 40 million tourists last year. It’s no wonder that it has the highest number of workers in the hotel and hospitality industry in the European Union. One in five people work in this sector, mostly young people, often with little job security or financial stability.

Are Billionaires a Problem? | ARTE.tv Documentary

Mar 26, 2024 | The richest man in the world - Frenchman Bernard Arnault - is worth more than 200 billion euros. Around the world, the super rich are getting ever richer. Since money can buy power and influence. Are billionaires undermining democracy?