To endure in the future, growth is indispensable. A prerequisite for that growth, particularly during times of crisis, is a new kind of engine: what economic geographer Richard Florida calls a 'megaregion'.

Over a year, *Tegenlicht* chronicles the unfolding developments surrounding the ambitious ‘Grand Paris’ project, viewed through the perspective of Dutch architect and participant Winy Maas. Like his predecessors, French President Sarkozy ai…

The mirrored facades of Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, embody India's unprecedented economic expansion. Constructed at the turn of the century by the world’s largest developers, the city serves as a blueprint – a prototype destined to be r…

Between midday on Friday, September 12, 2008, and the morning of the following Monday, the fate of Lehman Brothers – one of the United States' four largest investment banks – was determined.

Tegenlicht turns its attention to the financial crisis that erupted with such force a year ago. Following its account of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the program now presents a portrait of Iceland, one year after the implosion of its en…

A Day in Moscow. Since the fall of the wall twenty years ago, the city has transformed from a stronghold of communism into a symbol of capitalism. The exact population of Moscow remains unknown, but it is estimated to be sixteen million…

Western ideals took root in South Africa. On June 11, 2010, the world football championship, a first for the African continent, commenced in the nation.

As part of the "Sacred Spaces" theme for Tegenlicht, Holland Doc will broadcast Renzo Martens' controversial film *Episode 3 – Enjoy Poverty*, which opened last year's IDFA. Martens explores the emotional and economic value of Africa’s most…

This is a new English-language version of the broadcast, available only in the Netherlands due to copyright restrictions. This Tegenlicht program offers a critical examination of the ICC's ambitions and the political ramifications of its de…

A portrait of virologist Ab Osterhaus's laboratory appeared in Tegenlicht, depicting a space where over a hundred dedicated scientists study a vast array of viruses.

Following the Copenhagen climate summit, in collaboration with NCRV Netwerk and VPRO Thema, we present an extended episode exploring the future of green initiatives.

In a segment titled "Tegenlicht," the program engages the intellectual from Ljubljana, presenting him with excerpts from future broadcasts and asking for his interpretation of the year's upcoming events.

To stay or to leave? *Tegenlicht* ventured into Taliban-controlled territory to seek the perspectives of Afghans themselves, as the debate in The Hague regarding the extension of the Dutch mission in Afghanistan continues.

Has economic recovery truly begun, or is the worst yet to come? To explore these questions, Tegenlicht spoke with investors and economists. Contributing their perspectives are, among others, super-investor Jim Rogers, investment guru Marc F…

A portrait of four lives in the former Motor City. The automotive giant, once the jewel of the American economy, survived thanks to a multi-billion dollar infusion from the Obama administration and was ordered to restructure into a leaner, …

Tegenlicht explores how our financial markets have grown increasingly reliant on models and algorithms. The program investigates how, within months of the crash, operations had largely returned to normal.

In the documentary series *Tegenlicht*, the story of Shoresh Kalantari unfolds – a personal narrative of a mission and a departure. It is a tale of ideals confronting the stubborn realities of Afghanistan.

The global economy faces crisis, yet where does the anger reside? It is undeniable that over the past year, a select few have reaped the exorbitant rewards of the current financial system, while the wider community ultimately bears the stee…

"De Regenmakers" is an investigative documentary exploring the decline of China's environment, framed through the stories of four citizen activists determined not to stand idly by as their world unravels.

What will become of us when our fossil fuels are depleted? Throughout the 21st century, these resources will dwindle. Doomsayers suggest that, considering the rapid growth of China and India, we have little more than twenty-five years to tr…

A documentary titled *In Dirty Play for Oil* examines the oil struggle in Equatorial Guinea, revealing the murky geopolitics waged by the United States and China for access to oil – a pursuit that often comes at the expense of the African p…

Would 2010 be the year the electric car truly took hold? The media was already proclaiming 2010 as "the year of the electric car."

The Netherlands receives a lesson in green transition. Dutch players in the bio-based economy are receiving a masterclass from German environmental advocate Hermann Scheer, under the guidance of Joris Luyendijk.

*Tegenlicht* chronicles Ahmed Marcouch's struggle for political survival, a narrative brimming with intrigue and ruthless power politics.

Tegenlicht examines today's political leaders through the discerning eye of a panel of media professionals. In our current age, television permeates everything. The relentless flow of images blurs the lines between reality and fiction. We v…

This week, the question of whether democracy can still be salvaged hangs in the air. Faith in politics and those who practice it seems, at best, to be waning.