Best Filmfestivals Podcasts (2025)

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Pretzels, schnapps and a hearty comedy at the Europa! Europa Film Festival - Brezeln, Schnaps und eine herzhafte Komödie beim Europa! Europa Filmfestival 10:06

10d ago10:06

10:06

German cinema in Australia? Again, this year's Europa! Europa Festival strives to present the best of the European film scene, including Alireza Golafshan's comedy Everything is Fifty Fifty, which had its Australian premiere in Melbourne and Sydney last week. - Deutsches Kino in Australien? Das bietet wieder das Europa! Europa Festival mit seinem d…

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Sydney opera with a new sound - Sydney Oper mit neuem Klang 9:27

26m ago9:27

9:27

As a testament to modern architecture, the Sydney Opera House is world-famous. But since Australia's most spectacular building was inaugurated in 1973, there has been constant criticism of the weakening acoustics of the main concert hall. Over the years, many experts have tried to tame the acoustics, and now a specialist company from Austria seems …

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Invasive species: Why not just eating them? - Invasive Arten: Soll man sie einfach essen? 10:58

8h ago10:58

10:58

The over 200 invasive species that exist in Australia have already been combated with all possible means - mostly with little success. Should we solve the problem by adding them to our menu? - Die über 200 invasiven Arten, die es in Australien gibt, wurden schon mit allen möglichen Mitteln bekämpft - meist mit wenig Erfolg. Soll man das Problem jet…

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Dealing with death and the world with a terminal illness - „Einen Augenblick staunen“: Über den Umgang mit dem Tod und der Welt 17:54

17h ago17:54

17:54

Swiss ethicist and writer Thomas Gröbli has an incurable nerve disease: ALS. His book “Einen Augenblick Staunen” is about life and death and how to deal with the world in order to leave it in good condition. His friend and former SBS German producer Adrian Plitzco worked on the audio book and shares his experiences and thoughts. - Der Schweizer Eth…

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Waiting for Hurricane Alfred: “The situation is tense” - Warten auf Wirbelsturm Alfred: "Die Lage ist wirklich sehr angespannt" 8:23

20h ago8:23

8:23

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning on the east coast of Queensland between the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. Claudia Lüttringhaus lives in Brisbane and reports on the situation and how she has prepared for the storm. - Der tropische Wirbelsturm Alfred soll am frühen Samstagmorgen an der Ostküste Queensl…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 06.03.25 4:06

8h ago4:06

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Frankreichs Präsident Macron erwägt, verbündete Länder mit unter den Schutz der französischen Atomwaffen zu stellen/ Die US-Regierung bestätigt direkte Gespräche mit der radikalislamischen Hamas/ Australien weist US Kritik an angeblich zu geringen Militärausgaben zurück/ FC Bayern schlägt Leverkusen im Achtelfinal-Hinspiel in der Fußball-Championsl…

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First-time voter in Germany: Lucianne Brady shares her experiences. - Zum ersten Mal in Deutschland gewählt: Lucianne Brady teilt ihre Erfahrungen. 6:46

20h ago6:46

6:46

Germany has elected a new Bundestag and for the first time Lucianne Brady has cast her vote. The Australian has lived in Germany for more than 30 years and is a German citizen. She spoke to SBS German about what the election meant for her and how difficult it was for her to make the decision at the ballot box. - Deutschland hat einen neuen Bundesta…

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Hollywood on the Rocks: Daredevil: Born Again 1:42:26

14h ago1:42:26

1:42:26

Loads of Hollywood news including a trailer reaction to the new series #1 Happy Family USA. Plus a discussion of the new Disney+ Marvel series Daredevil: Born Again. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network

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What are the benefits of a student exchange? - Was bringt ein Schüleraustausch? 10:43

14h ago10:43

10:43

We are still at the beginning of the school year, but in some families the question is, does a student exchange make sense? Kea Hoppe has the answer, she is an expert in student exchange. She says that staying abroad with a host family is a really good way to get to know a new culture, make new friends and find your way around a foreign environment…

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“Dad speaks German, mom speaks Italian” - "Papa spricht deutsch, Mama spricht italienisch" 8:51

1d ago8:51

8:51

When he came to Melbourne for the first time as a software developer, Volker Tischler actually had no intention of staying in Australia. But he fell in love with the country and with Natalina, a second-generation Italian. When daughter Sofia was born, it was clear that both languages were spoken at home... - Als er zum ersten Mal als Software-Entwi…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 05.03.25 3:28

1d ago3:28

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Vorbereitungen auf Wirbelsturm Alfred / Arabische Staaten legen Plan zum Wiederaufbau Gazas vor / Koalitionsverhandlungen Deutschland: Milliardenkredite vereinbart / Japan: Größtes Feuer seit 1992 / Krankenpfleger wegen Bedrohung angeklagt

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After five months of negotiations: Austria has a new government - Nach fünf Monaten Verhandlungen: Österreich hat eine neue Regierung 7:18

3d ago7:18

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After five months of tough negotiations in various constellations, Austria has a new government since yesterday. The Alpine state has once again ended up with the same combination that was already envisaged at the beginning, namely a coalition of the conservative ÖVP, the Social Democratic SPÖ and the liberal NEOS. - Nach fünf Monaten zäher Verhand…

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Why are lightnings strikes in Australia increasing? - Warum schlagen immer mehr Blitze in Australien ein? 5:17

3d ago5:17

5:17

Scientists believe that increasing temperatures are the cause for more and more lightning strikes. And our red continent seems to be particularly affected by this phenomenon, as Barbara Barkhausen reports. - Steigende Temperaturen werden von der Wissenschaft für immer mehr Blitzeinschläge verantwortlich gemacht. Unser roter Kontinent hier scheint d…

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Versus: Oscar Night Hangover 1:57:18

3d ago1:57:18

1:57:18

The Oscars are over and it's time to talk about the fallout. Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by Nerd Cookies, Script Doctor, Paul Chato, The Angry Badger and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network

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8 1/2 | Movies About Movies Festival 29:12

3d ago29:12

29:12

This week we dive into our 2nd installment of the Movies About Movies Festival with Federico Fellini's 1963 odd masterpiece 8 1/2. A film about a struggling filmmaker who has too many expectations and resorts to his dreams and fantasies to give him direction. What a ride! Enjoy!

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 03.03.25 3:17

3d ago3:17

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Europäische Länder bilden Koalition für Ukraine / Israel und Hamas: Streit um Waffenruhe / Warnung für Queensland und NSW vor Wirbelsturm Alfred / Österreich einigt sich auf Regierungskoalition / SPD gewinnt in Hamburg

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Why many Germans abroad became unintentional non-voters at the past federal elections - Unfreiwillig zu NichtwählerInnen? 11:57

3d ago11:57

11:57

Many Germans living abroad did not get the chance to vote at the federal elections. The reason being: Their postal ballot documents were either delayed or not delivered at all. We investigated further by speaking to the German community here in Australia and also with the German General Consul in Sydney Felix Schwarz. - Viele Auslandsdeutsche wurde…

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Meditation is pure relaxation - but not for everyone - Meditation: Entspannung pur - aber nicht für jeden 21:00

3d ago21:00

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Meditation helps to reduce stress, to become more mindful and to strengthen inner peace. But is that really the case? Dr. Karin Matko is a psychologist at the University of Melbourne's Contemplative Studies Centre. She researches meditation and explains the benefits and side effects and why meditation is not suitable for everyone. - Meditation hilf…

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How an 83-year-old Australian inspires older people to dance ballet - Wie ein 83-jähriger Australier ältere Menschen zum Balletttanz inspiriert 9:22

4d ago9:22

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Ballet has no age — as proven by 83-year-old Australian Leon D'Aulnais. Once a successful hairdresser, now a passionate dancer, he inspires more and more older people to do the same. Together with his teacher, a former Ukrainian ballerina, he shows that ballet is much more than an art form — it keeps you physically fit and mentally young. - Ballett…

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Oscar Predictions + Last Breath + I Heart Willie + More 2:11:05

6d ago2:11:05

2:11:05

Our Oscar predictions plus reviews of Last Breath, I Heart Willie, Cold Wallet, Riff Raff, Mobile Suit Gundam and more. Plus an interview with Lloyd Kaufman Interviews author Mathew Klickstein. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Cultural burning: using fire to protect from fire and revive Country - Kulturelles Brennen: Feuer nutzen, um vor Feuer zu schützen und das Land wiederzubeleben 8:36

7d ago8:36

8:36

Did you know that Indigenous Australians have been using fire to care for the land for tens of thousands of years? Evidence show that cultural burning practices not only help reduces the intensity and frequency of wildfires but also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Experts share insights on the latest evidence behind this ancie…

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Start of coalition talks - Beginn der Koalitionsgespräche 9:17

6d ago9:17

9:17

Who should govern Germany in the future? There was little cheer after the federal election last Sunday and although carnival is being celebrated on the Rhine and in southern Germany, many politicians are walking around with long faces. Nobody really feels like a winner. - Wer soll Deutschland in Zukunft regieren? Nach der Bundestagswahl am vergange…

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The AI Election: How artificial intelligence impacted the world's biggest ballots - Die KI-Wahl: Wie sich künstliche Intelligenz auf die größten Wahlzettel der Welt ausgewirkt hat 7:10

7d ago7:10

7:10

From "Communist Kamala" to Bollywood endorsements, artificial intelligence and disinformation played a big role in some of the biggest democratic elections last year. - Von einer „kommunistischen Kamala“ bis hin zu Befürwortungen in Bollywood spielten künstliche Intelligenz und Desinformation bei einigen der größten demokratischen Wahlen im vergang…

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Europa! Europa Film Festival: “The initial idea was a Bavarian country drama” - Europa! Europa Film Festival: „Die erste Idee war ein bayerisches Landdrama“ 19:23

8d ago19:23

19:23

In Sonnenplätze, a complex family story unfolds against the impressive backdrop of Lanzarote about a father whose charade collapses before the eyes of the children. Director Aaron Arens talks about the personal inspirations behind the script, the development of authentic characters and the particular dynamics of working with the actors. The discuss…

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Difficult formation of a government - Schwierige Regierungsbildung 9:37

7d ago9:37

9:37

Following the highly regarded federal elections in Germany, the coalition negotiations are now taking place, as no party has achieved an absolute majority to govern alone. A coalition of CDU/CSU and the SPD is probably the most likely. Together, the parties will probably also form a government. There are long and tough negotiations on the way there…

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Hollywood on the Rocks: Walt Disney's Stolen Kingdom 1:52:35

8d ago1:52:35

1:52:35

Kathleen Kennedy's imminent departure from LucasFilm, loads of Disney news plus reviews from the Slamdance Film Festival. And interviews with Stolen Kingdom director Josh Bailey and Trigger Happy filmmaker Tiffany Stevens. Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Hahndorf — A German village in South Australia - Hahndorf – Ein Stück Deutschland in Südaustralien 6:51

9d ago6:51

6:51

In the middle of South Australia, there is a place where German traditions have remained alive. Black, red and gold flags fly here, it smells of pretzels and "Bienenstich" cake, and the streets are reminiscent of a miniature Germany. SBS correspondent colleague Barbara Barkhausen visited Hahndorf — and not only discovered familiar clichés, but also…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 25.02.25 3:09

9d ago3:09

3:09

Laut Umfrage bevorzugen Wähler Koalition zwischen Union und SPD / Unions-Kanzlerkandidat Merz sagt Europa muesse sich von den USA abwenden / Spannungen zwischen Trump und Macron bei Pressekonferenz / EU lockert Sanktionen gegen Syrien / Albanese und Dutton versprechen mehr Medicare Bulk Billing / Australische Strände und Nationalparks sollen für Me…

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Our movie of the month: ZERV - Divided We Stand - Unser Filmtipp des Monats: ZERV - Zeit der Abrechnung 15:23

10d ago15:23

15:23

SBS on Demand is a treasure trove of international films in the original language. There are also German-language films and series to discover. Every month, we present you with a review of one of them together with film scholar Dr. Claudia Sandberg. Today: ZERV - Divided We Stand. - SBS on Demand ist eine Fundgrube für internationale Filme in der O…

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Versus: Is the James Bond Franchise Dead? 1:56:52

10d ago1:56:52

1:56:52

Now that the rights to 007 are in the hands of Amazon, is the James Bond Franchise over? Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by guests Dante James from Verbal Riot, Script Doctor, The Angry Badger and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 24.02.25 4:00

10d ago4:00

4:00

CDU stärkste Kraft bei Bundestagswahl in Deutschland / Große Parteien versprechen mehr gratis Hausarztbesuche / Australien kündigt weitere Reiseverbote für Russen an / Telegram muss knapp eine Million Dollar Strafe zahlen / Zustand von Papst weiterhin kritisch / Unwetterwarnung für Queensland

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Three years of war in Ukraine: a summary, latest developments and an interview - Drei Jahre Ukrainekrieg: Zusammenfassung, neueste Entwicklungen und ein Interview 11:31

11d ago11:31

11:31

Three years after Russian tanks invaded Ukraine, the consequences for Ukrainian civilians and political stability in Europe are disastrous. Millions of refugees and tens of thousands of fallen soldiers are the result. Ukrainian activist Viktoriya Levynska talks in an interview about the ongoing struggle that she is waging from Nuremberg and whether…

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"Die Demokratie hat heute verloren": Eine politische Einordnung der Bundestagswahl 23:16

10d ago23:16

23:16

Verfassungsrechtsexperte Prof. Markus Wagner analysiert die Bundestagswahlergebnisse und ihre Auswirkungen auf das deutsche politische System. Im Fokus stehen die parteipolitischen Trends und mögliche Koalitionen. Zudem wird die Rolle der Fünf-Prozent-Hürde sowie der Einfluss der Rekordwahlbeteiligung auf Demokratievertrauen und politische Stabilit…

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Germany after the elections — power poker and political upheavals - Deutschland nach der Wahl – Machtpoker und politische Umbrüche 9:20

11d ago9:20

9:20

The federal election has shaken Germany: The CDU is the strongest force, but far from a clear mandate. The SPD is falling historically, while the AfD is underpinning its claim as a new people's party with strong gains. Die Linke also performed surprisingly well. But who can and wants to govern? While initial talks are underway, forming a government…

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The Monkey + Cleaner + More Reviews 2:04:02

13d ago2:04:02

2:04:02

Reviews of The Monkey, Cleaner, Old Guy, The Unbreakable Boy, Ne Zha 2 and more. Plus an interview with Food for Thought filmmakers Dan Richardson and Giles Anderson. Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Why are Australians losing millions of dollars to cryptocurrency scams? - SBS Examines: Warum verlieren Australier Millionen von Dollar durch Krypto-Scams? 6:39

13d ago6:39

6:39

Cryptocurrency is often promoted as a lucrative investment, even though experts warn it's high risk. - Kryptowährungen werden oft als lukrative Investition beworben, obwohl Experten vor einem hohen Risiko warnen.

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Now comes the decision - Jetzt kommt die Entscheidung 9:32

13d ago9:32

9:32

The election campaign is over - the decision will be made on Sunday. A new government should do better than the broken traffic light coalition of SPD, GRÜNE and FDP. Because it is an early election, the time for an election campaign was limited. Nevertheless, what parties have tried to get the votes of the voters has so far been unique in this comp…

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Disinformation is a massive problem - Desinformation ist ein massives Problem 9:47

14d ago9:47

9:47

There will be elections in Germany on Sunday and in a few months, millions of citizens in Australia will also be called upon to vote for a new government. These are important events that are at the heart of our democracy and shape our coexistence. In order not to make a mistake, you have to find out beforehand, but unfortunately it is becoming incr…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 20.02.25 2:26

14d ago2:26

2:26

Ukraine-Gespräche unter Leitung von Frankreich / 5.000 Menschen demonstrieren als Gedenken an rassistischen Anschlag in Hanau / Australische Regierung will 2,4 Milliarden Dollar zur Rettung des Whyalla-Stahlwerks in Südaustralien investieren / Senatorin Lambie fordert mehr australisches Eigentum in Schlüsselindustrien / Arbeitslosenquote Australien…

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Hollywood on the Rocks: Crisis on Multiple Marvel Movies 1:55:45

15d ago1:55:45

1:55:45

Does Captain America: Brave New World set the Marvel Cinematic Universe on a path to success? Or is the Marvel franchise being set up to fail? A load of Marvel news as Hollywood on the Rocks returns. Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 19.02.25 3:36

15d ago3:36

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Trump mit Details zu Extra-Zöllen auf Auto-Importe / Holocaust-Überlebender Marian Turski gestorben / Islamfeindliche Angriffe in Melbourne / Abbott für australische Friedenstruppen in der Ukraine / Trump weist ukrainische Kritik zurück / Spekulationen um Musk und neue US-Behörde / Indigene Organisation fordert wirtschaftliche Förderung / Pillentes…

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Can a robot fill a need in aged care? - Kann ein Roboter den Bedarf in der Altenpflege decken? 3:12

16d ago3:12

3:12

There are fledgling examples of artificial intelligence being introduced into the aged care sector from fall prevention systems to new ways of addressing social isolation. And a Australian made humanoid robot who goes by the name Abi is among them. - Abi hilft Bewohnern eines Altenpflegeheims dabei, sich weniger allein zu fühlen. Doch Abi selbst is…

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Why is Coles cutting thousands of products? - Warum Coles tausende Produkte streicht 5:00

16d ago5:00

5:00

The Australian supermarket chain Coles has removed thousands of products from its range to save its customers the “agony of choice.” Our colleague Barbara Barkhausen took a closer look at the phenomenon of the so-called “FOBO” or “Fear Of a Better Option” for us. - Die australische Supermarktkette Coles hat tausende Produkte aus dem Sortiment genom…

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Ensemble Nobiles: Musical tribute to Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Australia - Ensemble Nobiles: Musikalische Ehrung Dietrich Bonhoeffers in Australien 17:16

17d ago17:16

17:16

The Ensemble Nobiles is a world-famous and multi-award-winning vocal quintet from Leipzig, which has been around for almost 20 years. With their extensive repertoire ranging from late medieval mass to modern times, they have already won many awards. Now they're coming to Australia and New Zealand with a very special program. We spoke to three fifth…

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Versus: Captain America: Brave New World 1:57:17

17d ago1:57:17

1:57:17

How will the failure of Captain America: Brave New World impact the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by guests Dante James from Verbal Riot, Derek Andersen, Epic Mike, The Angry Badger and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 17.02.25 3:27

17d ago3:27

3:27

Kritik an USA wegen Friedensgesprächen ohne Ukraine / Peter Dutton offen für Koalition mit Unabhängigen / Victoria bekommt übergangsweise neue Polizeipräsidentin / Messerattacke von Villach (Österreich) islamistisch motiviert / Guterres verlangt Stop von Waffenlieferungen in den Sudan

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A peace plan for the Ukraine? - Ein Friedensplan für die Ukraine? 6:19

17d ago6:19

6:19

Last weekend international politicians and militaries came together at the Munich Security Conference. The agenda included the peace negotiations between Washington and Moscow that are taking place in Saudi Arabia this week and to which Kiev was not invited. - Am vergangenen Wochenende hat die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz stattgefunden, an der int…

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Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in Melbourne: “This performance compares to Bayreuth.” - Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in Melbourne: "Diese Aufführung ist mit Bayreuth zu vergleichen." 18:41

18d ago18:41

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Melbourne Opera presents a very special opera at a very special location: Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in the historic Royal Exhibition Center. We spoke to opera expert Hans Henkell about the production, the challenges and what makes Wagner's only comedy so appealing. - Melbourne Opera präsentiert eine ganz besondere Oper an eine…

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Kangaroo Island: The island of animals comes back to life - Australiens Kangaroo Island: Die Insel der Tiere kehrt ins Leben zurück 6:52

18d ago6:52

6:52

At the turn of 2019/2020, severe bushfires devastated almost half of the South Australian island of Kangaroo Island, killing a large part of the approximately 50,000 koalas that lived there. Barbara Barkhausen visited the island and reports on how fauna and flora are doing. - Um die Jahreswende 2019/2020 verwüsteten schwere Buschbrände fast die Häl…

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