Bridges connect people, continents and ideas. They can geaving meaning and an identity to places, to cultures or to people. Often, they were designed and built by master-builders – from stone, wood or steel.

The documentary series “The World of Bridges” portrays bridges from all over the world and shows their history as well as the stories taking place on and around them.
It combines captivating images from various countries and continents with fascinating stories.

Each episode combines two bridges, often on opposite sides of the globe, that have something in common, be it their construction type, their purpose or their type of use. The episodes and broadcasting times:

25.03., 5:50 pm – Ancient Bridges
25.03., 6:30 pm – Bridges of Trade
26.03., 5:50 pm – Bridges of Steel
26.03., 6:30 pm – High above the Valley
27.03., 5:40 pm – Train Bridges

„The World of Bridges“ is produced by Berlin Producers Media in co-operation with ARTE and co-produced by Agent Double (Belgium), LIC (China) and PIC Film (Switzerland).

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This series invites the viewer on a journey of discovery for all the senses, by looking into the kitchens of local families we immerse ourselves into the different cultures of Europe.
We look for regional specialities and go to markets, cheese dairies and wine cellars, to farmers, shepherds, fishermen and craftsmen. We do not devote ourselves to the “Haute Cuisine”, but to the typical cooking of each area. The main characters of the films are “normal” cooks in their usual environment. With their help the films not only offer original recipes to follow, but also give an insight into the traditions, everyday life, and history of a place, where their families have lived for centuries.