Diverse kitchens and culture: highlights from the ARD media library

Diverse kitchens and culture: highlights from the ARD media library

The ARD Mediathek in October: a pleasure for cultural friends!

The month of October brings a firework of culture and emotions directly to the living room of the audience! The ARD media library opens its gates for a breathtaking program that will captivate both passionate film and music lovers. Six inspiring restaurant owners with a migration background are the focus of the exciting documentation series "Everything except potatoes: people. Kitchen. Home." This exciting series shows how the roots of each of these personalities are expressed in their delicious dishes. Available by September 10, 2025, it will be a must for all enjoyable discoverers of culinary diversity!

In addition, the audience awaits a very special highlight on September 30: the first steps award 2024! With a whopping 132,000 euros, this price is celebrated as the highly endowed young talent price for final films. Those who take the coveted trophies home will be broadcast live from the West Theater. From 7:30 p.m. all film fans can be there and the concentrated competition of the talented filmmakers: admire inside.

Peters farewell and the story of a game

The legendary musician Peter Maffay tells the stage life welfare! Shortly before his 75th birthday, the rock star takes stock during his big farewell tour. Accompanied by the camera, the NDR documentary shows "Maffay." The last chapters of his glamorous career. Available until August 30, 2026, this document will conquer the hearts of its fans in the storm!

Another highlight of the ARD media library is the revealing documentary "Monopoly game without mercy". This exciting narrative reveals the true history of the world of the world's best -known social game. Find out how a game via purchase and sale brought capitalism to the game boards! This captivating documentary is available until November 27, 2024.

sustainability very big!

But that's not all! The ARD media library also has a green heart. The documentary "Sustainable Architecture: The Beauty of the Used" presents creative approaches for environmentally friendly building. Instead of tearing down, this is about conversion and the rescue of resources - a real pleasure for everyone who thinks sustainably. You can pull in these illuminating perspectives until September 22, 2026!

And don't forget the musical highlights with the ARD classic! Breathtaking festival and open-air concerts bring the best artists directly to your home. From Yuja Wang to Gustavo Dudamel, the stars of the classical music are gathered to create unforgettable experiences!

In addition, there are gripping listening tips, such as the moving story "Books in Ash - The Fire in Anna Amalia Library", which is available in the ARD Audiothek until December 31, 2026. This 5-part storytelling not only commemorates the devastating fire night from 2004, but also of the spirit of the community, which brought everyone together to save books and keep the memory alive.

This extensive selection of cultural treasures in the ARD media library leaves nothing to be desired. Switch on and experience culture in your most exciting form!