H I S T O R Y & C I V I L I Z A T I O N S

Explore the history of electricity, from the first spark created by man’s hand to today’s industrial power plants and the clean energy solutions of the future.

PLANET POWER45’

Using cutting edge science, CGIs, impressive amateur videos and reconstructions of past disasters, this captivating documentary unveils tsunamis’ complex mechanics in an attempt to predict the future ones.

TSUNAMIS, FACING A GLOBAL THREAT52’

Revisit the key advances that have marked space exploration and enabled mankind to travel beyond the Earth, and find out the very latest innovations in space science.Available territories upon request.

TRAJECTORY, MILESTONES IN SPACE EXPLORATION13x26’

S O C I A L I S S U E S

What does the future hold for toilets? Why hasn’t there been more progress since their creation? Embark on a worldwide investigation and discover this universal issue from a new perspective.

A two-month immersion in a captivating archeological mission to crack the secret texts of Saqqara.

A revolution in space science is unfolding, and our understanding of the universe is growing exponentially. What are the most recent discoveries? What technology made them possible? Available territories upon request.

Through the powerful testimony of victims and the voice of activists from California to Alabama, a gripping immersion into conversion therapies, which have divided the American society.

YOU’LL BE STRAIGHT 52’ & 70’

TOILET, A NEW ERA 52’

Delve into 40 years of the history of U.S. sanctions on Iran, from its inception to the present day. How did we get there?

EMBARGO, IRAN AND THE SANCTIONS 52’

DECODING SAQQARA, THE SECRET HIEROGLYPHS OF THE PYRAMIDS 52’ & 75’

ZENITH, ADVANCES IN SPACE EXPLORATION13x26’

S C I E N C E & K N O W L E D G E

S C I E N C E & K N O W L E D G E

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What did our ancient worlds look like? What catastrophes led to their disappearance? And what impact did they have on the ecosystem? Thanks to exceptional 3D animations and spectacular CGI featuring VFX, our film revisits the biodiversity of ancient times to explain how it managed to survive the five most powerful extinction events in Earth’s history.

PREHISTORIC WORLDS52’ & 90’

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June 23, 1940: Hitler makes a sightseeing trip to Paris. But the real reason he came was to find inspiration for a project: Germania, the future world capital, supposed to surpass Paris. A close-up look at what’s behind Hitler’s fascination for the City of Lights.

HITLER AND PARIS, THE UNTOLD STORY52’

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He made tons of enemies and was the target of more than 40 assassination attempts. Yet, he survived them all without a scratch. Discover Hitler’s surprising strategies to keep his relentless fears at bay.

POWER AND PARANOIA IN THE THIRD REICH56’

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Striking archive footage lift the lid on the story of "Operation Torch", the first successful strike against the Nazis by the Allies in North Africa, that helped change the course of WWII and definitively impacted its final outcome, yet remains largely forgotten.

SHADOWS OF FREEDOM64’

They broke the rules and chose to live their passion against all odds. Revisit WWII through the passionate yet forbidden love stories of men and women who were supposed to be enemies.

39-45: FORBIDDEN LOVE50’

New Releases - Summer 2020

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H I S T O R Y & C I V I L I Z A T I O N S

Famous for their architectural style, their historical or political value, certain buildings are paved with legends. With the help of top experts, this series takes us behind the scenes of some of France’s most iconic landmarks.

Episodes: The Louvre, The Elysée Palace, Hôtel de Crillon, Fontainebleau, Vaux le Vicomte, Musée d’Orsay (NEW)

ICONIC LANDMARKS5x52’

From the galleys of the 17th century to the battleships of WWII and today’s warships, this documentary travels through four centuries of history to discover these vessels, that contain an extraordinary concentration of technologies.

WARSHIPS, 400 YEARS OF HISTORY52’

With CGI reconstructions and contemporary footage, this series sheds a new light on four architectural treasures and lost civilizations that laid the foundations of our modern world.

Episodes: Athens, Alexandria, Tikal, Rome (coming soon)

MEGAPOLIS, THE ANCIENT WORLD REVEALED4x52’

An investigative series that takes us right to the heart of the mysteries and controversies surrounding Christian relics and saints.

Episodes: The Holy Relics: the Quest, St Peter’s Holy Relics: the Quest, The Last Hours of Jesus Christ

HOLY MYSTERIES3x52’

With the help of historians and archive footage, relive the three days that plunged Germany into one of the most terrifying dictatorships of the 20th century.

THE NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES: HITLER’S RISE TO POWER 2x45’ & 90’

Delve into the hell women went through during WWII, thanks to the voice of survivors and historians, 3D models and reconstructions. An inside look at a camp for women that has been overlooked much of the time.

WOMEN OF RAVENSBRÜCK52’

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From the Nile to the desert and guided by locals, explore Egypt through its ancient myths.

ETERNAL EGYPT4x52’

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From Haiti to Madagascar, embark on a journey to discover unique and remote islands around the world and meet those who remain closely attached to their roots and who try to find their place in a changing world.

ISLANDERS, APART TOGETHER 3x52’

From Mauritania to Sicily, from Mexico to the USA and Czech Republic, this hosted series explores the most legendary railways across the world, and tells the stories and the daily life of the inhabitants met along the way.

ON THE RAILS5x52’

How about travelling the world through colors? Embark on a world tour and explore countries’ culture, history, traditions and landscapes through this original prism.

Episodes: China, Colombia, Australia, France (NEW), Japan (coming soon)

A WORLD OF COLOURS21x52’

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During the height of Europe’s refugee crisis, the year-long poignant journey of two Syrian mothers dreaming to raise their newborn away from war.

By Emmy nominated Francesca Trianni. Selected at Doc NYC, Stockholm, Heartland and Austin Film Festivals.

PARADISE WITHOUT PEOPLE75’

What is it like to shoot a film in Kabul today? Follow day by day the adventures of the film crew and revisit the amazing story of the Cinema Aryub - once Afghanistan’s largest and most beautiful theatre.

KABUL CINEMA52’

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C R E A T I V E D O C S

L I F E S T Y L E

Take a step in the world of Angelin Preljocaj, the master of contemporary dance, and uncover the secrets of his creative process.

ANGELIN PRELJOCAJ, DANCING THE INVISIBLE 52’

A R T & C U L T U R E

Through music and the greatest works composed there, this film opens the doors of The King’s College, and goes back over 500 years of history.

CAMBRIDGE, SOUNDS OF KING’S COLLEGE 43’

Embark on an exciting journey through Africa and meet a new generation of contemporary artists through interwoven portraits of painters, choreographers, actors or singers.

Y’AFRICA 13x26’

Known as “The Pope of American Cuisine,” Chef Patrick O’Connell is a legend. He’s revered as a pioneer of refined American cooking, and as the eclectic restaurateur who transformed a country inn into an international culinary temple. But, behind the fairytale – behind the humor and whimsy – lies a story of a self-taught chef who started with nothing and overcame a decades-long feud with a fiercely conservative rural town. A one-year immersion into his delicious world, we follow this charismatic chef and his team day after day.

THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON52’

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Take part in the large-scale rewilding project of Ibera Park, Argentina’s greatest fresh water resource. A unique ecosystem with 4,000 plant and animal species, which account for almost one third of the biodiversity of the country.

IBERA PARK, REWILDING ARGENTINA52’

From the humpback whale in Alaska’s Glacier Bay trapping a school of sardines to the Patagonian orcas landing on the beach to catch sea lion cubs, and Namibian hyenas infiltrating colonies of sea lions once night has fallen, this series brings us previously unseen perspectives of the genius behind these great deep-sea hunters.

GENIUS SEA HUNTERS 3x52’ & 1x52’

Embark on a journey across the peaks of the Alps and share the dizzying life of this wild goat who has become the symbol of protected areas.

IBEX, WILD GOAT OF THE ALPS 52’

P E O P L E & P L A C E S

In a small village nestled in the Mongolian steppe, live Batma and her family. She will soon make a new turn in her life: settle in the city of Ulan Bator, far away from her home, to enter med-school. Four generations of women share their thoughts.

LITTLE NOMADS52’

Mass consumption, fossil fuels dependence, stressful urban life… In a world that is losing its bearings, they chose to leave everything behind. In every aspect of their life, freedom and autonomy have become the key words. Today, they talk about their relationship with nature and their unusual lifestyle, hoping to offer some possible solutions for a better future.

ANOTHER WAY4x52’

IRAN: TEACHING AMONG THE NOMADS52’

In the Zagros Mountains, a teacher accompanies a nomadic family on their transhumance. For three weeks, he walks with them and gives the children lessons. A poetic look at this little-known people and their lifestyle, which is doomed to disappear.

T R A V E L & A D V E N T U R E

T R A V E L & A D V E N T U R E

Thanks to a revolutionary underwater capsule that allows them to spend several days 20 meters deep, the Under the Pole team embarks on a new expedition to Polynesia.

UNDER THE POLE: 3 DAYS BENEATH THE SEA52’

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An eye-opening series that immerses us in one of the most mysterious, rich and vulnerable ecosystems on the planet. Alongside those who live there, discover how mangroves offer unique benefits to both humans and animals.

Episodes: Madagascar, Senegal and Vietnam

THE SECRET LIFE OF MANGROVES3x52’

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N A T U R A L H I S T O R Y

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