A new three-part documentary series from ARTE explores the intersection of love, sexuality, and personal freedom in the 21st century [1].

The series uses the historical context of the 1960s activist movement to analyze how contemporary society can reconcile emotional intimacy with individual liberty. By revisiting the radical shifts of the past, the program seeks to identify alternative models of love that challenge traditional norms.

One episode focuses on the life and relationship of Gretchen Dutschke-Klotz and Rudi Dutschke, a prominent student activist of the 1960s. The narrative is set in Berlin, where the couple navigated the tensions between political revolution and personal partnership. Dutschke-Klotz provides a first-hand account of their dynamic and the pursuit of liberation after the events of May 1968.

The production, titled "Comment voulons-nous aimer ?", aired on Thursday, June 4, 2026 [2]. It is currently available for streaming on YouTube and other digital platforms until July 3, 2026 [3].

Through the experiences of Dutschke-Klotz, the series examines whether the freedoms sought by the 1960s generation have been fully realized or if new constraints have emerged in the modern era. The storytelling emphasizes the role of Berlin as a center for both political and social experimentation during the mid-century period.

“The series uses the historical context of the 1960s activist movement to analyze how contemporary society can reconcile emotional intimacy with individual liberty.”

By linking the sexual revolution of the 1960s to current societal norms, the documentary suggests that the struggle for personal autonomy is an ongoing process. The focus on the Dutschke legacy highlights a transition from collective political liberation to the individualized pursuit of freedom in modern relationships.