Profile
As one of the leading independent German producers of documentary films, BROADVIEW TV GmbH has established itself over the last ten years in the sectors of contemporary history, contemporary events and culture as a reliable partner for German and international broadcasters. In addition to classic coproductions and commissioned works, the company has also created major information and image films for firms and institutions including the German Foreign Ministry and the European Union.
The company's successes over the years are characterised by the appropriate treatment of highly controversial historical subjects, interviews conducted in sensitive fashion, thorough archive research and stylish dramatic structure. The picture is rounded off by collaboration with major composers and orchestras, and the lavish musical score lends a distinctive tone to the films - many of which are written by prize-winning authors. BROADVIEW TV is in possession of valuable film and music rights, which are exploited both by the company's own publishing activities and in association with worldwide distributors and various rights organisations.
BROADVIEW TV has been involved for many years with the successful work of the ZDF Contemporary History Department as well as producing the WDR series "Dynastien in NRW" and the 3sat and ZDF Theater Channel series "Theaterlandschaften" with Esther Schweins.
Among the most succesful productions are:
The Miracle of Leipzig. The 90-minute documentary is produced in 2009 by BROADVIEW TV in association with MDR and ARTE.
The Human Footprint. This 75-minute documentary, which visualizes a human life in numbers, was made for ARD in 2008.
Majesty! Bhumibol und Sirikit of Thailand. The 45-minute documentary was commissioned by ZDF in 2008.
The damn third Goal: Wembley `66 – The True Story. The 45-minute documentary was awarded the Bavarian Television Prize in 2007.
The Drama of Dresden. The 90-minute documentary was awarded the 2005 International EMMY Award (New York) and the 2006 Magnolia Award (Shanghai), and nominated for the World Television Award (Banff).
The Miracle of Bern Bern – The True Story. The 90-minute documentary was awarded the 2004 German Television Prize and nom
Stalingrad. The three-part German/Russian coproduction was nominated for the 2003 International EMMY Award (New York) and for the 2004 Magnolia Award (Shanghai). The trilogy was presented as part of the New York Film Festival in the USA.
Theater Portraits. To date over 63 German theatres have been portrayed in this series, which is presented by Esther Schweins.
Welcome to Germany – Land of Ideas. A 10-minute image film for TV transmission in association with the German Foreign Ministry and the German Football Association, aimed at presenting Germany in advance of the 2006 World Cup.
BROADVIEW TV is run by the company founder Leopold Hoesch and the director Sebastian Dehnhardt, winner of numerous awards. As well as being a member of the Advisory Council of the German Biography Channel, Leopold Hoesch represents the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.