Germany at Night

The two-part “Terra X” documentary “Germany at Night” delves into a time of day that for many has the appeal of mystery on Sunday, January 5th and Sunday, January 12th, 2020, at 19.30:XNUMX p.m. on ZDF, and shows fascinating night shots from the city and the countryside.

Using elaborate images generated using 3D computer graphics (CGIs) and reenactments, experts tell of nighttime myths and legends and the triumph of light.

The films are available in the ZDF media library at terra-x.zdf.de The first episode, "Land", will also be published on the YouTube channel "Terra X Nature & History" on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

The first episode, "Land," is about the magic of the night. In fairy tales, evil often lurks in lonely, dark forests. In reality, however, things start to get lively there at dusk.

Nocturnal hunters such as wild cats, wild boars and forest owls appreciate the protection of darkness and make night their day. And some wonders of nature such as fireflies, the northern lights and the so-called marine luminescence can only be admired at night.

The second episode, "City," shows cities that never sleep and have adapted their rhythm to the night. In the dark, Germany's metropolises shine particularly impressively.

This sea of ​​lights also impacts nature. Some animals benefit from the constant illumination – for others, the consequences are fatal.

© Photo: ZDF, André Götzmann