Arte.tv dedicates special programming to motherhood on Mother's Day

In May, on the occasion of Mother’s Day, the European cultural platform arte.tv presents special programming that addresses the theme of motherhood from multiple perspectives. Through films, television series and documentaries, arte.tv investigates the maternal figure in all its facets, highlighting its complex, contradictory, intimate and social aspects. The offering is part of a larger catalog that includes more than 500 hours of Italian-language content and 300 hours of concerts, available for free in live streaming and on demand. The May initiative is not limited to a celebratory tribute, but offers an articulate reflection on the challenges related to parenting, contemporary family dynamics and cultural representations of the mother.

Among the proposed content, the docuseries Re: glimpses into society - Moms and influencers: a DIY business?, available until Dec. 17, 2025 on the arte.tv/en platform, questions the boundary between public exposure and the private sphere. The emergence of the figure of “mom influencers,” women who turn their everyday family life into digital content, raises central questions: what are the boundaries between private life and work? What are the ethical implications of overexposing children online? The documentary focuses on the delicate balance between economic opportunity and child protection, offering food for thought on the evolving concept of motherhood in the digital age.

Another original contribution is the animated series Anonymous Moms, available until December 16, 2028. The narrative takes shape through short episodes featuring mothers on the verge of breakdown, grappling with the contradictions and expectations that burden the maternal role. With a transgressive, ironic and lucid style, the series deconstructs stereotypes and conventional narratives, showing an everyday life of hard work, solidarity and a desire for self-determination.

Addressing a different perspective is the series Mothers My Own, on view through January 30, 2026, which follows the journey of Alice and Gabrielle, two women engaged in a lengthy process of medically assisted procreation. The series is distinguished by its intimate and realistic approach, devoid of idealizations, rendering the maternal experience in all its complexity. As part of the weekly program Twist, which explores cultural issues in major European capitals each week, the episode Mother-daughter: what bond? (available until June 15, 2026) explores human relationships, investigating their impact on artistic creation. Through the testimonies of female artists and authors, the program seeks to understand what it means to be a mother or daughter, and how this relationship influences cultural production. The film The Embroiderers, available until September 1, 2025, adds to this reflection by telling the story of Claire, a seventeen-year-old girl who, upon discovering she is pregnant, finds refuge with a high-fashion embroiderer, Mrs. Melikian. While Claire is initially determined to give the child up for adoption, the bond that develops with her host gradually takes on the appearance of a mother-daughter relationship.

All content can be accessed for free at arte.tv/en and via the YouTube channel @ArteDocumentari, offering a wide range of offerings to those who wish to explore the topic of motherhood from an unconventional perspective. In Italy, it is available for free at arte.tv/en, in an Italian-subtitled version. In addition to enjoyment from PCs and mobile devices, arte.tv is available on smart TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, TivùSat and through the dedicated app. Through the ARTE Concert and ARTE Opera sections, the platform also provides access to classical, jazz, electronic and rock concerts, as well as opera productions, often available in live streaming. Since 1992 to date, ARTE productions have received 6 Oscars in Los Angeles, 10 Palme d’Or in Cannes, 5 Pardo d’Oro in Locarno, 3 Golden Lions in Venice, 7 Golden Bears in Berlin, 13 César Awards in France (including 10 for best film and 3 for best documentary) and 29 Deutscher Filmpreis in Germany (including 6 for best film and 23 for best documentary).

Arte.tv dedicates special programming to motherhood on Mother's Day

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