Invisible Universe

„Magical Motion" captures human and animal movements in unseen ways by using the latest advances in camera technology. Extreme time lapses condense tediously slow processes - like the movement of a sponge - into sequences lasting only a few seconds and make them visible to the human eye.

Just imagine you could watch your life passing by in fast forward or slowing it down during big moments at will. An intriguing thought experiment with time, a phenomenon which has always fascinated humankind. „Frozen Moments" unveils a previously invisible cosmos - made possible for the first time by new camera technologies.

The first episode of this two-part special investigates phenomenons of incredible speed, revealed in stunning detail using high-speed cameras. This film combines cutting-edge science with entertaining and awe-inspiring gimmicks that impart intriguing facts, such as the physics of blowing up a steak or the way a cat's tongue works.

The second part takes a look at a fascinating parallel world: in super slow-motion a hair-raising ride on a rollercoaster or alongside super-fast camera drones illustrates the limitations of human vision. We delve into the worlds of honey bees and peregrine falcons, whose visual perception is completely different from our own - the feeling of time and speed is revealed in a new dimension.