Arte.tv in February: free cinema, culture and music streaming

Arte.tv, Europe’s leading free cultural streaming platform, is dedicating the month of February to a special tribute to Dalida (Cairo, 1933 - Paris, 1987). On the occasion of the Sanremo Festival, the French-Italian singer is celebrated with an exclusive documentary tracing her extraordinary artistic journey through 18 songs. The program, titled Dalida Forever! 40 Years of Career in 18 Songs, will be available until April 23, 2025 on the platform, offering audiences the opportunity to rediscover the artist’s unmistakable voice and her impact on the international music scene. With some 140 million records sold, Dalida has been a leading figure in pop and melodic music, capable of interpreting songs in multiple languages and crossing different musical genres. Her participation in the Sanremo Festival in 1967 with Ciao amore, ciao marked her connection with the Italian public and reinforced her status as a musical icon.

But Arte.tv is not limited to celebrating Dalida. The platform continues to offer a wide selection of content dedicated to music, film and culture, constantly expanding its catalog. Another prominent title is Britney Without Filters, available until Nov. 17, 2027, which explores the dark side of celebrity through the story of Britney Spears. The five-episode webseries examines the impact of the media and show business on the former pop queen’s life, showing the pressures and sacrifices behind planetary success. For live music lovers, Arte.tv’s Concerts section offers a wide variety of international performances and festivals. Prominent among the available content is I Tre Tenori: the birth of a legend, a documentary celebrating the memorable concert by Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti at the Baths of Caracalla, conducted by Maestro Zubin Mehta. This event, which marked the history of opera, is recounted through archival images and exclusive testimonials, allowing viewers to relive the excitement of that historic evening. Arte.tv also stands out for its focus on art-house cinema. Among the titles available, I capolavori del cinema italiano del Dopoguerra offers a selection of four films documenting the transition from Neorealism to a more political and social cinema, still marked by the legacy of fascism. This collection will be available until July 1, 2025, and is an opportunity to rediscover films that have made the history of Italian cinematography. Art and culture remain two fundamental pillars of the platform’s programming.

The Army of the Romantics, available until July 19, 2025, chronicles the artistic and literary ferment of Paris between 1830 and 1871, featuring the likes of Victor Hugo, George Sand, Nadar, Berlioz, Chopin, Delacroix, Courbet and Baudelaire. Through the series, Arte.tv explores the link between creativity and political engagement, showing how the Romantics influenced art and freedom movements. Another must-see title is The Adventurers of Modern Art, available until June 14, 2025, which tells the story of the great avant-garde artists of the 20th century, from the beginning of the 20th century until the Liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation. The series interweaves personal lives and creative genius, revealing the passions and difficulties that marked figures such as Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani and many others. In addition, the Culture and Society section of Arte.tv offers insights into authors who have redefined contemporary literature. Among them, the documentary Tolkien: The True Story of Lord of the Rings, available until March 4, 2025, explores the world of the British writer and the sources of inspiration behind his most famous work. Another prominent title is Invitation to Travel: Sally Rooney’s Ireland, which examines the Irish writer’s work and how her novels reflect the contemporary world. An additional title is The Writer and the Murderer, The Adversary by Emmanuel Carrère, available through May 25, 2025.

Arte.tv confirms itself as a platform that focuses on quality and variety of content, offering documentaries, films and in-depth programs ranging from music to literature, from cinema to art. Access is completely free and available on a variety of devices, including smart TVs, tablets and smartphones. With more than 500 hours of Italian-language content and 300 hours of concerts, Arte.tv is a resource for those who love culture and want to explore new artistic horizons.

Arte.tv in February: free cinema, culture and music streaming

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