7 Documentary History

Ships, seas, power - beginning of globalization

2025
Trailer
People have always wanted to reach the horizon and go beyond it. It wasn't and isn't just about discovering for the sake of discovering. Exotic goods, wealth and power were the driving forces of these people. The steamship ultimately brought the breakthrough for global mobility and trade. In the past, as now, shipping is the engine of globalization.
Release Date
2025-10-04
Status
Released
Original Title
Schiffe, Meere, Macht - Beginn der Globalisierung
Runtime
1h 27m
Original Language
DE
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
Loopfilm, ZDF/Arte
Overview
People have always wanted to reach the horizon and go beyond it. It wasn't and isn't just about discovering for the sake of discovering. Exotic goods, wealth and power were the driving forces of these people. The steamship ultimately brought the breakthrough for global mobility and trade. In the past, as now, shipping is the engine of globalization.
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