In Vienna, a grandma's-kitchen café named Vollpension is managed by life experts (no senior citizens here). This café is not just a beloved spot for intergenerational interaction and genuine cuisine, but also provides a new outlook on ageing and café culture. It’s a place that promotes independence for all ages. This is their story.

Something special is happening in the mountains of Abruzzo, east of Rome. "Cucina" is breathing new life into old stories by carefully reviving ancient Italian food traditions. This renowned restaurant—inspired by the "living guardians of a cultural world on the verge of disappearing"—demonstrates that respect for a place and its history can be a smart marketing strategy.

When you go to the theatre, do you steer clear of wearing purple? When you are about to choose some flowers for a friend, do you worry about picking the wrong ones, or does the number 17 freak you out? Well that depends on your perspective on life! Ingrid, a Dutch writer and painter living in Rome, captures the role of superstition in everyday Italian life. This is her story.

In this new-life movie, a small group of single people looks for a fresh start and new opportunities, striving for a Happy New Beginning. Chapter Two continues to explore their journey toward a new life and new perspectives.

We've always looked to the sky for answers, but sometimes if gives us nothing but questions. Take, for example, the enigmatic Min Min Lights in Australia and the Marfa Lights in Texas. Despite their parallels in local legends, cultural importance, and scientific investigation, no conclusive explanations exist for their nature. Are you prepared for a bit of mystery?

Agriculture is evolving amidst concerns about pesticide health impacts, fairness, and food sufficiency. The Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland, calls for a shift in focus. Says the agriculture expert: a broader perspective that benefits the planet, people, our food, animals, and nature is not only necessary but also prosperous for all.

In the heart of the ancient city of Rome, something special is happening. In a modest apartment, Dutch artist Ingrid van Woudenberg captures a unique perspective on the powerful dynamic between women and animals. It is a story about vulnerability and strength, but also about myth and spiritual animals. This is her story.

My Time In Ghana: During her filming trip to Ghana in the nineties, Mary Contrary, a perspectivator at heart, discovered aspects of African life which are so incredibly rich, they contrast sharply with the poverty and hardship often seen by Western visitors. This is her story.

Carmen Rucci, an author, lawyer, and critic for Japan's public media organization NHK World-Japan, shares with us her experiences in Japan, highlighting the importance of embracing the insightful Japanese view on happiness. She describes it as lighthearted, joyful, simple, restorative, and most importantly, with room for all human beliefs. This is Carmen's story.

Since the once-abandoned Italian village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio was uniquely and carefully revitalised—with respect for its history and community—it radiates vitality while standing as an example of a simple life; precisely the kind of life many of us ​​increasingly long for. We spoke with Daniele Kihlgren, a pioneer of 'slow travel'.

What do you get when you take a group of single adults, or "solo lifers," who are each at a crossroads in life and ready to create new ways of living, leaving behind old places and old perspectives? Ideally... a story with a happy new beginning! Let yourself be inspired!

This is the story of Italian scientist Dr. Gianluca Grimalda, "the man who refused to fly," who made headlines by avoiding air travel for his work journey from Germany to Papua New Guinea as a climate researcher. His conscientious objection inspired many and raises the question: Can we change the world?