With a staggering 1112 episodes across seven seasons, ‘RE: European Stories‘ is not your average TV series; it’s an immersive experience that takes viewers on a captivating tour of Europe. This reportage magazine showcases different aspects of the continent – from focusing on significant political events such as elections to painting detailed portraits of individual countries or highlighting the efforts of single persons driving small-scale European projects.
The series starts powerfully with episode 1 focusing on the right-wing populist ‘Party for Freedom’ (PVV) which could become the strongest force in the Dutch elections held on March 15, 2017. It portrays how this development becomes a nightmare for migrants and Muslims in the country, demonstrating how rigid positions in this once liberal flagship democracy are. The high-emotional election campaign is shown to change society significantly.
Moving further into Eastern Europe, episode 2 sheds light on Poland’s growing fear of Russian invasion since the Ukraine crisis. It shows tens of thousands of men and women trading their everyday outfits for olive-green combat attire to train for defending their homeland. Even Polish education is seen embracing militarization trends with over 30,000 students attending uniform classes where they receive military training using real weapons.
Another noteworthy episode focuses on Cyprus where the fate of thousands remains unresolved even today. The ‘Committee for Missing Persons in Cyprus’ unearths buried victims from anonymous mass graves dating back to civil war times and hands over mortal remains to surviving family members. The question around missing persons and their fates forms one of the most painful chapters in Cypriot history.
In contrast, an episode spotlighting Bulgaria’s investigative journalism provides an insight into the country’s struggle for democracy. It features Genka Shikerova, a Bulgarian investigative reporter who has been a target of attacks due to her work on corruption and misuse of public funds. The episode portrays how anyone critically questioning business practices in Bulgaria faces danger as most of the power rests with a handful of entrepreneurs controlling economy, politics and media.
If you are passionate about documentaries and love exploring diverse cultures and political landscapes, ‘RE: European Stories‘ is tailor-made for you. Its unique format coupled with engaging narrations makes it an exciting watch that transcends regular TV viewing experience.
Adding ‘RE: European Stories‘ to your BetaSeries account will also open doors to other similar shows like ‘27‘, ‘Investigation Network‘, ‘Zone Interdite‘, ‘Tellement vrai‘, ‘Enquête Exclusive‘, among others, which promise equally engaging content centered around real-world issues.
So what are you waiting for? Dive into this enriching journey through Europe’s stories by adding ‘RE: European Stories‘ to your BetaSeries account today! Remember, every journey begins with a single step; make this series your first step towards discovering new cultures, perspectives and narratives from across Europe.
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