After the success of the internationally acclaimed Threepenny Opera, the film industry sets its sights on creating a film version. But Bertolt Brecht (Lars Eidinger) is not prepared to play by their rules. His conception of The Threepenny Film is a bold, uncompromising vision, steeped in politics and sharp satire. He aims to forge a cinematic paradigm shift, a goal he knows the production company will never endorse, their focus firmly entrenched in commercial viability.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a woman seeks revenge — and answers to all of her questions. But who is she?

As a train passenger, you can usually sit back and relax on the 791 kilometers (492 miles) of track between Munich in the south and Hamburg in the north. Not so on this evening, when a storm brings train services to a standstill and forces many travelers to rethink their plans. Four completely different personalities find themselves sharing a cab...

A new telephone arrives in the mail for Felix and Franzi — now they can call their friends at the Berlin Zoo!

The weather in Mainz was perfect for the celebration of Rosenmontag with a huge parade, which people came from all over the region and the country to see.

Whether you are learning to drive stick shift or enjoy doing so, it's a good idea to understand the clutch. How does it work and how can you prevent stalling?

This satirical segment looks at internet trolling. In the anonymity of the Internet, some people lose all inhibitions: They hate, bully, flame, and diss. In real life, however, they still hold back. But what if they didn’t?

Half-empty platforms, crowds of people in front of the information desk, annoyed people on their smartphones. Our reporter Jasmin knows exactly what makes a typical rail strike report.
Authors: Oliver Durke, Jasmin Wenkemann

This installment of the satirical news show "extra drei extra" focuses on public transport in Germany.

Everything has to be sustainable nowadays, but so many claims of "sustainability" are nothing more than greenwashing. Greenwashing is only about looking green, selling products, and easing the conscious of the consumer, but not about actually working to protect the environment.

The weekly political satire show “extra 3" presents a series of retro-style animated shorts addressing critical issues. Social media works because people are addicted to validation and likes — especially children and teenagers. Sandy is a self-possessed and savvy pre-teen, but she's not immune to the pull of social media and the approval of her peers.

The weekly political satire show “extra 3,” which is produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Northern German Broadcasting), presents a series of retro-style animated shorts addressing pressing social issues. Here, we explore Nestlé’s profit-fueled depletion of one of the Earth’s most precious resources: water.

This satirical commercial for the made-up company TOYtschland takes a critical look at Germany's arms exports to nations embroiled in conflicts outside of the EU.

Every third euro of the EU budget goes to agriculture; but unfortunately, the system ends up favoring large farms employing inhumane practices over more sustainable and ethical agricultural models. Here, NDR’s satirical program “extra 3” lays it all out as a retro-style commercial for board games. Let’s play!

When it comes to coronavirus vaccination, Germany has been notoriously slow. When will people be able to go back to enjoying normal life—including trips to the movies?