More than just an alcoholic beverage, rum is an expression of Cuban culture. Cuban history and zest for life shimmers in a glass of rum, the drink elevated by Hemingway. Rum, Cuban Style recounts the history of rum, from crude sugar cane liquor to refined blend, following the beverage’s trail from the cane fields to the world-famous bars of Havana. Available in Spanish and German.

Across the vast Indian subcontinent, there is a playful spirit afoot. India’s tribal culture lingers on in modern day India in the form of spectacular games held once a year in the Punjab. Thousands amass at one time as these unique tribal sports become the cornerstone to celebrating athletic prowess and the spirit of sport.

One of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in New Zealand is Kapiti Island. Since the 1890s it has been a refuge for some of the country’s unique wildlife, and a workshop for people trying to preserve endangered species. Two men here have shared a love for wild places and wildlife for three decades.

New Zealand’s stunning landscape is speckled with sparkling, turquoise lakes, plunging fiords and magnificent mountains, fringed by rugged coastline and rolling waves. It’s an adventure playground that attracts thousands of adrenalin-junkies every year. But don’t be fooled: the same natural forces that created this land could - and probably will - destroy it again.

Enjoy the spectacle with us as we take you to the most sacred and festive time in Antigua Guatemala as Semana Santa takes place, when thousands of purple robed cucuruchos march through cobbled street carrying miraculous images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary for this catholic celebration.

The story of seafaring is a story of adventure, courage and ingenuity that ranges far beyond the need to transport goods across the oceans. The moment people were able to move long distances at sea, they became less isolated. Along with their cargo came other people and new ideas; the resulting interaction would shape the face of the world.

Witness a world of myth and magic. In the shadow of the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, the ordinary and the occult co-exist as part of daily village life. Experience the vibrancy and unique living traditions of these people and their shamans, as acclaimed filmmaker, Anu Malhotre, lifts the veil from their shadow worlds.

Shanghai Opera Dreams is a riveting, intimate documentary filmed by renowned Chinese filmmaker Jiang Ning. Over the course of one year, Jiang follows young and aspiring Chinese opera singers in their dream of stardom, as they compete to qualify for China’s top opera school.

For six young Buddhist monks it’s the journey of a lifetime. They travelled halfway around the world, from their holy mountain in China to the heart of Germany. Sent west by their abbot, the 34th generation leader of the temple, they had a mission: to bring Shaolin’s unique blend of kung fu and Zen Buddhism to Europe.