Coming soon on ZDF: Mission Pinguin
Film
Expedition
Carsten Behrendt’s documentary follows the expedition aboard Malizia Explorer. Streaming from 1 November; on ZDF television on 8 November 2026.
From the Drake Passage to the penguin colonies of the Danger Islands, a new ZDF documentary brings our Antarctic expedition to the screen.
In Mission Pinguin – Mit dem Segelboot in die Antarktis, reporter Carsten Behrendt follows the scientists and sailors aboard Malizia Explorer, with Boris Herrmann. The approximately 43-minute film offers an insight into Antarctic field research, wildlife, and the challenges of reaching these remote islands.
When to watch
- Streaming: from Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:00 on ZDF’s streaming platform.
- Television: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 16:15 on ZDF.
Times are German local time (CET). The documentary is in German.