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Highlights2020
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S c r e e n i n g R o o m : w w w . z e d . f r
CONTENTS 31 SCIENCE & KNOWLEDGE 4 ART & CULTURE
10 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS 26 INVESTIGATION & POLITICS
29 FACTUAL
36 NATURAL HISTORY
43 HUMAN STORIES
47 DISCOVERY
52 CREATIVE DOCS
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ART & CULTUREARTISTS
DECODING DA VINCI52’Production: ZED & the Louvre Museum
Through sketches and notebooks, this film takes a fresh look at Da Vinci’s painting and what it meant to him: Total art as a way to understand the world.
LEONARDO: THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST PORTRAIT52’ & 90’Production: ZED & Sydonia ProductionWith the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union
A captivating scientific investigation to discover a painting that may be an unknown self-portrait of the artist.
BEHIND THE ARTIST4x52’Production: Let’s Pix
A collection of portraits of great painters, architects and photographers along with their masterpieces, as you’ve never seen them before.
· Andy Warhol, an American Prophet · Le Corbusier
· Sade, Monster of the Enlightenment · When Pablo Became Picasso
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ANGELIN PRELJOCAJ, DANCING THE INVISIBLE52’Production: Magnéto Presse
Renowned for his precision engineered choreographies, Angelin Preljocaj has emerged as one of the major figures of contemporary dance. This intimate documentary takes us inside the world of the famous choreographer to understand his work, revealing the secrets of his creative process.
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ARTISTS
VERMEER, BEYOND TIME2x45’, 90’ & 52’Production: Martange Production & Louvre Museum
Discover one of the most famous yet mysterious painter of all times through a docudrama that immerses us into 17th century blooming Holland.
LE CORBUSIER EFFECT52’Production: Mona Lisa Production & APRÈS Production
Thanks to interviews of specialists and people who experienced living in his buildings, this documentary sheds some light on Le Corbusier’s spirit and way of thinking, presenting his vision behind its creations.
GETTING FRANK GEHRY52’Production: Essential Media
Drawing on a life’s work defined by controversial and ground-breaking ideas, Frank Gehry, one of the world’s greatest architects has inaugurated his first Australian building - and debate still rages over whether it is an eyesore or an icon.Through the construction of this building, this film examines Gehry’s challenging work over a period of forty years.
JOEL MEYEROWITZ: THE PULSE OF THE STREET52’Production: Les Films d’un Jour & Télé Bocal
Discover the work of one of the first street photographers to make a successful transition from black-and-white to color in fine-art Photography.
KEHINDE WILEY, AN ECONOMY OF GRACE52’Production: Show of Force
New York based visual artist has embarked on an exciting new project: a series of classical portraits of African-American women—something he’s never done before. Explore what beauty is in the 21st century and discover an intimate portrait of one of this generation’s most intriguing and accomplished visionaries.
Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Documentary Feature Editing - Best short documentary film at SXSW, Austin, TX
ART & CULTURE
SOULAGES, MASTER OF BLACK AND LIGHT52’Production: Les Films d’ici Méditerranée, Les Films d’ici
Living legend of abstract painting, Pierre Soulages reveals himself from a new perspective. Testimonies and archives unveil the power and energy of his work, reminding us the timelessness of his «Beyond Black».
Centenary of Pierre Soulages
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ART & CULTURESTARS OF HOLLYWOOD
PETER FALK VERSUS COLUMBO 52’Production: ZED
Who is the man behind the character? This entertaining documentary looks at the life, career and star image of Falk. Featuring many clips from his film and TV roles and interviews with Columbo co-creator William Link, producer Julian Schlossberg, eminent film scholar Annette Insdorf and many others.
PIN-UP, THE REVENGE OF A SEX-SYMBOL52’Production: Program 33
Object of masculine domination gone by the wayside or the ultimate symbol of modern girl power? Pegged to the cliché of the ditzy blonde - or the brunette with wavy hair - in the 1950’s, today the pinup is taking her revenge.
DIETRICH - GARBO, THE ANGEL AND THE DIVINE52’Production: Program 33
In light of romances and rivalries, the film sheds a fresh look at the passionate duel between Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo. Beneath the popular battle, we discover the intimate portrait of two women, with their own scars and flaws.
30th anniversary of the death of Greta Garbo in 2020
THE HOLLYWOOD DREAM FACTORY52’Production: What’s Up Films
Jayne Mansfield had everything it takes to become a star. Icon of decadence and extravagance, she went from the status of an actress to that of an object. This documentary reveals the merciless mechanisms of the Hollywood Dream Factory.
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FRANK SINATRA OR AMERICA’S GOLDEN AGE52’Production: Ma Drogue A Moi
Frank Sinatra’s career spanned more than five decades, but it was in the 1950s and 60s that he enjoyed his golden age. This documentary road movie takes us from New York to Los Angeles, via Las Vegas, following the still-visible traces of an exceptional artist, and of the seductive American dream from which he is inseparable.
MARLON BRANDO, AN ACTOR NAMED DESIRE52' & 90'Production: Roche Productions for ARTE
An intimate glimpse at the life, times and struggles of Marlon Brando, the most legendary actor of all times, with rare footage and interviews of those who knew him best.
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MUSIC
HIGH ENERGY: THE REVIVAL OF DISCO 52’Production: Flair Production & Kaos Films
"Relax, don’t do it!", "Oh, High energy!": these hits inflamed the eighties! From San Francisco to New York, explore the story of Hi-NRJ music, known for its electro beats, strange voices, and frenetic vibes. Thanks to glowing and flashy clips and rare archives and interviews, take a look behind the scenes!
SOUNDS OF THE ALHAMBRA52’Production: Schuch Productions
Through the musical work of famous composers, discover the history of the Alhambra, a true architectural masterpiece, symbol of an eternal Spain.
CAMBRIDGE, SOUNDS OF KING'S COLLEGE43’Production: Schuch Productions
Take a musical journey to the Choir of King’s College, the prestigious choral group of Cambridge. Through the works of illustrious composers such as Jean-Sébastien Bach or Orlando Gibbons, the film explores the rich heritage of this 500-year-old place and offers a brilliant anthology of English music.
MUSIC ON THE ROAD10x7’Production: Les Films du Poisson & Why So Serious
Embark on a roadtrip through the USA and meet a new generation of musicians reinventing music genres and searching for new sounds. From NYC to Orleans via Chicago and the Far West, this series takes you to the side alleys of American culture.
MIDNIGHT OIL: 1984 90’Production: Piccolo Films Production
Through never-seen-before footage, this film powerfully captures not only a great live band at their peak but a fascinating moment in Australian politics that anticipates many of the anxieties, ruptures and culture wars to come.
ART & CULTURE
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ART & CULTURETELLING STORIES
1968, PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTS 52’Production: Les Films d’Ici Méditerranée & Les Films d’Ici
Rediscover the milestones of 1968 through timeless photos. Photographers, curators and photo-reporters give us their feeling about these striking snapshots.
ISRAEL, STORIES OF MODERN DAYS 52’Directed by William KarelProduction: Roche Productions
What remains of the hope for a peaceful Jewish State? Israeli writers - Amos Oz, Etgar Keret, Zeruya Shalev… - speak out and offer a striking portrait of their country.
Official Selections (FIPA, Washington Jewish Film Festival)
LET ME CAPTURE YOUR WORLD2x52’Production: ZED
With his poet’s eye and his unique way of capturing the world in which we live, photographer Nicolas Henry travels to India, land of legends and divinities.
· The Maharajas· Ladakh
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ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
WONDERS OF MEN15x26’Production: ZED
Each episode invites us to spend a day in a sacred monument to explore the world’s most remarkable religious constructions’ history, architecture and rituals, alongside the people who keep them alive.
· Mongolia (Erdene Zuu Monastery) · Iran (Shah Mosque) · Italia (Duomo)· Tunisia (Ghriba Synagogue) ...
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GARDEN DESIGN: WHEN NATURE MEETS ART10x26’Production: Cinétévé
Through breathtaking destinations (Brazil, Egypt, China, Japan, Spain etc.), meet the people who have transformed pieces of nature and urban wastelands into the most beautiful and innovative gardens.· Brazil · Egypt · China · Japan · Spain · Scotland · Australia · Germany · France · New York
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ICONIC LANDMARKS5x52’Production: La Famiglia, Label News & Martange Productions
Famous for their architectural style, their historical or political significance, certain buildings are paved with legends. With the help of top experts, this series retraces their unprecedented saga and takes us behind the scenes of some of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
· Fontainebleau, Building a Royal Palace · Vaux Le Vicomte, Building a Royal Palace · The Louvre, Building a Symbol · The Élysée Palace, Architecture of Power· Hôtel de Crillon: The Renaissance of a Paris Landmark
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HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONSANCIENT HISTORY
THE PYRAMIDS: SOLVING THE MYSTERY 6x47’Production: Label News
How were the pyramids built? What are the next revelations surrounding their eternal secrets? Thanks to CGI, satellite imagery and cutting-edge aerial archeology, this series decodes the mysteries of their construction.
Episodes: · Saqqara · Kheops · Dahshur · Abu Rawash · Giza · Meidoum
Contributors: Dr Zahi Hawass - Dr Mark Lehner - Dr Vassil Dobrev
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MEGAPOLIS, THE ANCIENT WORLD REVEALED 4x52’Production: Indigènes Productions
Combining stunning CGI reconstructions with contemporary footage, and with the contribution of renowned experts, this series brings back to life the greatest cities of the ancient world.
· Athens (completed) · Alexandria (completed) · Tikal · Rome
SACRED SPACES4x52’ & 4x90’Production: ZED & CuriosityStream
By revealing the secrets of the world’s greatest monuments, this blue chip series tells the history of humankind, of our faith and our genius as builders. Embark on a journey through time and geography to discover the epic story of our quest for the divine.
· Asian Temples · Synagogues · Mosques · Churches
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THE DESTINY OF ROME2x52’Directed by Fabrice HourlierProduction: Docside & Indigènes Productions
Following the death of Caesar, Marc Antony and Octavian both laid claim to the Emperor’s political heritage. Beyond the bitter rivalry between them, the battles of Philippi and Actium sounded the death knell for the Roman Republic and the advent of the Roman Empire.
NAACHTUN, THE FORGOTTEN MAYAN CITY52’ & 90’Production: Films à Cinq Productions
Isolated in the middle of the tropical forest of Guatemala, Naachtun is the last city of the Maya golden age. Today, scientists are trying to understand how it survived for almost 200 years after the collapse of the Mayan civilization.
FOR ATHENS2x52’Directed by Fabrice HourlierProduction: Docside & Indigènes Productions
An incursion into the ancient world, between fiction and scientific rigour, to discover the Greco-Persian wars and two decisive battles: the Battle of Marathon and Salamis. A breathtaking series that combines CGI and ancient Greek dialogues to recount two incredible combats which took place some 2,500 years ago.
HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS
THE HOLY RELICS: THE QUEST52’Production: Label News
For centuries, researchers, historians and enthusiasts have been searching for the last relics of Jesus Christ. But do these Holy artifacts really exist? Plunge into the heart of a captivating investigation between archeology, history and mysticism.
ST PETER’S HOLY RELICS: THE QUEST52’Production: Label News
In the heart of St Peter’s Basilica lays one of Vatican’s greatest treasures: The relics of St Peter. But are they really authentic? From Israel to Rome, through Turkey, plunge into a captivating investigation in the footsteps of Saint Peter.
DEEP TIME HISTORY3x52’Production: CuriosityStream
Epic, cinematic recreations and CGI provide an exclusive look at how events in Deep Time - the formation of the Universe, exploding stars, clashing continents and evolution - have precipitated crucial moments in human History. A unique series that reveals the sometimes unexpected answers to questions of how and why civilization as we know it exists today.
Rise of Civilization and Empire · Renaissance And Age Of Discovery · Industrial Revolution and Modern Warfare
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HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONSWARSHIPS
5 SUBMARINES AGAINST THE NAZIS 52’Production: ZED
Combining archive footage and reenactment, 3D animations and testimonies, this documentary plunges us into the little-known story of 5 French submarines that refused to surrender to the Nazis and finally turned the tide of the war.
U-455, THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST SUBMARINE52’Production: ZED
Retrace the incredible story of U-455, a German warship that fought every marine battle against the Allies, from the Baltic Sea, to the Atlantic and then finally the Mediterranean where it now rests. An extraordinary underwater adventure and an ambitious historical investigation.
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WARSHIPS, 400 YEARS OF HISTORY52’Production: ZED
From the galleys of the 17th century to the armour-plated ships of the Second World War and today’s warships, this documentary travels through four centuries of history to discover these vessels, that contain an extraordinary concentration of technologies.
INSIDE TOULON ARSENAL, BASTION OF THE MEDITERRANEAN52’Production: ZED
With 6 nuclear attack submarines, a surface of 1500 ha, and 23 000 people working there, Toulon’s arsenal is Europe’s largest military port. Go behind the scenes of the highly secured world of this flagship of the Navy.
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KINGS & QUEENS
TO KILL A QUEEN: THE LAST DAYS OF MARIE ANTOINETTEMARIE ANTOINETTE: TRIAL OF A QUEEN52’ & 110’ (fiction)Production: ZED, Be-Films & UmediaWith the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union
Thanks to newly discovered secret documents, plunge behind the scene of Marie-Antoinette’s fascinating trial, which led the last queen of France to her inexorable fate.
WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR52’Production: Les Films d’ici
A prime-time docudrama on William the Conqueror, the last monarch to have invaded England. The film retraces 60 years in the life of a man who transformed the Middle Ages and laid the foundations of a new Europe.
THE DAUNTING FORTRESS OF RICHARD THE LIONHEART52’Production: ZED
1197: To protect his lands, Richard I of England builds an impregnable castle, a real proof of engineering and military ingenuity. A great architectural adventure along a breathtaking war story.
THE RISE AND FALL OF VERSAILLES3x52’Production: Les Films d’ici
The famous prime-time docudrama trilogy on the reign of the France’s most famous monarchs: Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI.
THE SECRET VERSAILLES OF MARIE ANTOINETTE52’ & 90’Production: ZEDWith the support of the Creative Europe Program of the European Union
Marie Antoinette’s enduring myth has often obscured the reality and her personality. With the restoration of her favorite hideaway, the Queen’s Hamlet, to its former glory, this docudrama proposes an intimate portrait of a « too-modern woman ».
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HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN 2x52’Directed by Fabrice Hourlier - Production: Docside & ZED
This docudrama recounts an unprecedented expedition: Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign. It ended in stinging military defeat, but would always remain a scientific triumph, marking the birth of a new science: Egyptology.
For the bicentennial of Napoleon’s death in 2021
NAPOLEON, THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN 2x52’Directed by Fabrice Hourlier - Production: Docside & Indigènes Productions
1812: Napoleon gathers an army of 500 000 men - the largest army ever united - and marches towards Moscow with the firm intention to conquer Russia. A docudrama on one of the most memorable and mythical military campaigns of recent history.
For the bicentennial of Napoleon’s death in 2021
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PASTEUR & KOCH: THE RACE AGAINST MICROBES 52’, 90’ & 2x45Production: Martange Production
Tuberculosis, cholera, rabies, tetanus or diphtheria… All these deadly diseases have obsessed two rivals for a lifetime: Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur. Discover how they revolutionized microbiology and medicine through a captivating docudrama.
THE BIRTH OF SHOPPING52’,2x52’ & 90’Production: Essential Media and Entertainment & Telfrance
The department store is definitely one of the smartest inventions of the industrial revolution. Not only does it literally invent the concept of shopping, it also creates consumer culture and sows the seeds of female emancipation.
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AMERICA’S GREAT WAR 1917-191852’Production: CC&C
Through unreleased archives and contemporary footage shot in the archeological digs of World War I’s battlefields, America’s Great War 1917-1918 tells the heroic and tragic tale of the American soldiers in this terrible conflict.
THE ACES’ WAR2x52’Directed by Fabrice HourlierProduction: Indigènes Production
Discover the Great War seen from above, alongside the greatest aces of aviation. This docudrama shines the spotlight on these men and the exploits that made them international stars during a key period in aviation history from 1914 to 1918.
GAMES ON THE BATTLEFIELD52’Production: MFP
During the First World War, a few miles from the front, soldiers played football, ran races, or boxed. For most of them, this was their first encounter with organized sport.
HISTORY UNCOVERED 4x52’ - A collection by David Korn BrzozaProduction: Cinétévé
A full archive documentary collection which revisits the key moments of the 20th century history from a new perspective.
· Hitler, a military genius?· Hiroshima caused Japan to surrender?
THE HIDDEN SIDE OF WORLD WAR II 3x52’Production: Let’s Pix
Thanks to colorized archive footage, testimonies of survivors, and interviews of historians, this documentary series sheds the light on WWII’s stories previously untold.
· D-Day · Liberation · Secrets of Nazi
HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS
· The Marshall Plan saved Europe?· Mao, founder of modern China
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HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONSWWII
ANNIHILATION8x52’Directed by William KarelProduction: Zadig Productions & LOOKS Film
Many years after Auschwitz’s liberation, we have not finished accounting for the destruction of European Jews. One question remains today: not why, but how was the Shoah possible?
THE DEATH TRAIN52’Directed by William KarelProduction: Cinétévé
Thanks to unique archives – including unpublished photographs - and interviews of the last survivors, this film revisits the first massive crime of WWII killing 13,000 people in the city of lasi, Romania that lays out the early stages of the Shoah.
INSIDE THE SS90’, 2x52’ & 1x45’Directed by Serge de SampignyProduction: Histodoc
Discover for the first time the full story of the Third Reich’s deadliest paramilitary organization told by the men who served in it.
INSIDE HITLER’S KILLING MACHINE4x52’Production: Label News
May 1945: With the end of WWII and the surrender of the Third Reich, the world discovers the full horror of a genocidal system on a scale never seen before. The elimination of millions of individuals has been meticulously planned by a regime whose organization and methods have just begun to be understood.
· The Banker Of The Third Reich · Hitler’s Evil Scientists · The Nazi Camps - An Architecture of Murder · Aribert Heim: the Doctor Death of Mauthausen
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HITLER’S LAST YEAR45’, 100’ & 2x52’Directed by David Korn-BrzozaProduction: Cinétévé
Using full HD recolorized footage, this prime-time documentary returns to the 11 months that preceded Hitler’s defeat and unveils entire chapters of the war that are too often unheard of.
THE WHEELS OF POWER: HISTORY OF OFFICIAL CARS52’Production: TV Presse
From Hitler’s luxurious Mercedes 770 to Trump’s ultra-secure limo "the Beast", take a look at official state cars that have marked history. Propaganda tool or symbol of power, they played a key role for their owner and sometimes saved their life.
HITLER YOUTH2x44’Directed by David Korn-BrzozaProduction: ZED
Through colour archives and eyewitness accounts by former Hitler Youth, the film grasps how a totalitarian regime managed to turn children into soldiers.
HITLER AND CHURCHILL: THE EAGLE AND THE LION2x45’Directed by David Korn-BrzozaProduction: Roche Productions
Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler: two radically contradictory personalities whose enmity represented the 20th century as the « age of extremes ». From 1940 to 1945, they thought of nothing else but how to destroy each other.
AFTER HITLER2x45’ & 1x45’Directed by David Korn-BrzozaProduction: Cinétévé
In the five years that separated the end of World War II from the start of the Cold War, the world had hoped for a lasting peace, but instead found itself on the brink of apocalypse. Based on colorized archives, After Hitler immerses us into the searing reality of these post-war years.
ANIMALS AT WAR, WILD HEROES OF WOR-LD WAR II2x52’ & 90’Production: Kuiv Productions
What role did animals play during WWII? The little known story of millions of animals - dogs, horses, elephants & pigeons - who contributed to the war effort on the battlefield and behind the front.
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AFTER THE HOLOCAUST52’Directed by William KarelProduction: Zadig Productions & LOOKS Film
8th of May 1945: Hitler is dead, the darkest chapter in the history of mankind has finally come to an end. Or so we think. The few Jews who survived have no place to return to, no families, nothing. Together with the world’s leading historians, we explore their desperate struggle for a new beginning.
CAPITULATION52’Directed by Isabelle Clarke & Daniel CostelleProduction: CC&C & Lobster Films
Using colorized archive images, the film immerses us into the final events of WWII: from combats, which finally offered peace and freedom to oppressed people, to the best-kept diplomatic secrets.
HUNTING DOWN THE NAZIS2x45’Production: CC&C
For the first time, this film recounts the story of the long pursuit of Nazis in hiding from 1945 to the beginning of the 21th century. Decades of investigations, set-backs trials and dramas.
SACRIFICE D-DAY2x45’ & 90’Directed by Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle& Frédéric LumièreProduction: CC&C
A prime-time documentary on the 100 days between the D-Day landings and the Liberation of Paris.
HITLER’S DEATH ARMY: DAS REICH2x45’ & 90’Directed by Michaël PrazanProduction: Nilaya Production
A submersion in the final year of the war, through the chaos triggered by Hitler’s elite SS tank division. Using full HD restored footage, the film retraces the last missions and the crimes of Hitler’s death squad.
HITLER’S WAR ON OIL52’Production: Baku Media Center & CC&C
With recolorized archive footage, the story of WW2 as it was experienced by the inhabitants of Baku. The capital city of Azerbaijan, the world’s first oil producer, became a prey that Hitler needed to capture, in order to establish his Reich. But the Allies and the Soviets are dead set on stopping him, even if this means wiping the city off the map.
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HITLER’S WOMEN52’Production: Atalante Films & Cartooneurs Associés
Women have been among the strongest pillars of Hitlerism from its very inception. Were they accomplice or victims of propaganda and Nazi Population Policy? Through exceptional footage, this documentary sheds light on the complex relations between Hitler and women.
THE MAN WHO CRACKED THE NAZI CODE52’Production: Les Films d’Ici
Did Math kill Hitler? Meet Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician who invented the first artificial brain, cracking the encoded communications of the German Army and changed the course of history.
IN LOVE WITH ADOLF HITLER52’Directed by Isabelle Clarke & Daniel CostelleProduction: CC&C
It was a strange affair, full of love, lust and despair... That of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun, his mistress from 1932 to their double suicide in Hitler’s Berlin bunker, that fateful day in April 1945.
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THE KOREAN WAR2x52’ & 110’Directed by John MaggioProduction: ZED, WETA & ARK Media
As negotiations over the fate of the Korean Peninsula continue to dominate headlines worldwide, this two-hour film takes a long look at the Korean War, plunging us into a critical turning point in world history.
· Korea: The Forgotten War· Korea: The Never-Ending War
70th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War in 2020
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APOLLO – SOYUZ, THE FIRST HANDSHAKE IN SPACE52’Production: The Prod
July 17th, 1975: the American spacecraft Apollo joined the orbit with the Soviet Soyuz, celebrating cooperation between the two superpowers. After 6 years of tricky collaboration against the backdrop of the Cold War, this mission ended a twenty-year struggle for the control of space.
BROKEN ARROWS, THE LOST BOMBS OF THE COLD WAR2x52’Production: Cinétévé
Along with contemporary protagonists and historians, this documentary looks back at four symbolic nuclear accidents that have been classified as official secrets. Now published, the files show how the relentless standoff between two superpowers led us to the brink of obliteration.
· The 1950s · The 1960s
THE BATTLE FOR THE MOON: 1957-1969, FROM SPUTNIK TO APOLLO2x52’Directed by Patrick JeudyProduction: Roche Productions
Revisit the space race - from the launch of the first Soviet Sputnik in 1957 to the American triumph of the Apollo 11 in 1969.
· Mercury · Gemini and Apollo
1945-1953: FROM WORLD WAR TO COLD WAR2x52’Production: Martange Production
From the Yalta Conference in 1945 up to 1953, discover a new world order designed by three men, in search of a lasting peace that would inevitably lead to the Cold War.
· Yalta, the twilight of the big three · The dawn of the cold war
TANK ON THE MOON52’Production: ZED & Corona Films
The untold story of two small robots designed in the utmost secrecy by Soviet laboratories and sent to the moon in the 1970’s. One of the greatest technological achievements in the history of the USSR.
INSIDE HIROSHIMA52’Production: Nilaya Productions
What truly happened that day of August 6, 1945 under the Hiroshima cloud? The film reconstructs the events of the day and follows the personal stories of victims of the blast using five photographs that have never been shown to the public and are the only remaining documents of this day.
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ISRAEL, A TWICE PROMISED LAND 2x52’Directed by William KarelProduction: Roche Productions
Revisit the first two decades of Israel, as seen by both Israelis and Arabs. Twenty critical years to understand the origin of a conflict still making headlines.
· 1945-48: Birth of a state· 1948-1967: From War to War
IRELAND, A LONG ROAD TO PEACE 2x52’Production: What’s Up Films
This documentary recounts one of the most striking political conflicts of the second half of the 20th century: through unseen archives and powerful witness accounts, we plunge into this long struggle, from the Easter Rising in 1916 to the signing of the peace process in 1998 and the years that followed the Good Friday agreement.
· War years· Challenges of the peace
100th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Dublin in 2020
MAO’S GREAT FAMINE52’Production: Arturo Mio & Dérives
Between 1958 and 1962, China went through a gigantic tragedy. The Mao’s « Great Leap Forward », initially created to boost the country’s economy, led to a tragic famine and caused the death of 30 to 50 million people.
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE, 100 YEARS LATER52’Production: Transparences Production
Between April 1915 and July 1916, more than one million Armenians were deported and massacred by the Ottoman Empire. This was the first genocide in a century that would see more than its fair share.
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HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS20TH CENTURY
SNAPSHOTS OF HISTORY20x26’Production: Bonne Compagnie & ECPAD
The 20th century is the century of the photograph. From Paris in the 1930s to the Congo in the 1960s, this documentary examines the stories of men and women who witnessed our history, through their personal and intimate memories, their photos.
Episodes: Dan Slobin - An American in Moscow, Bill Manbo - An American in camps for Japanese, Wolfgang Thomas – A citizen of East Germany in 89, Andrée Greffrath – A childhood in colonial Africa, Marcel Binet – A sailor in Indochina, Anuschka and Antoinette – On the road to Katmandou, Pierre Louis – A gay man during the rise of Fascism,..
GREENPEACE, THE STORY 52’Production: What’s Up Films The success story of Greenpeace. Discover how a small team of activists became the founders of the most famous international NGO in the world.
WINSTON CHURCHILL, A GIANT IN THE CENTURY 52’ & 90’Directed by David Korn-BrzozaProduction: Roche Productions
Remastered and colorized, the film offers a new perspective on one of the greatest European political figures in order to lift the veil on his paradoxical and captivating personality.
80th anniversary of Winston Churchill's access to power in 2020
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HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONSAmer ica
AN AMERICAN DEPRESSION 52’Production: Les Batelières Productions
A full archive documentary on the consequences of the Great Depression of 1929, through the most iconic pictures of the crisis, from photographers Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans and Arthur Rothstein.
19292x52’Directed by William Karel - Production: Roche Productions
This film investigates the economic and financial mechanisms that lead to the 1929 crash and to the Great Depression. With interviews of today’s top economists and unreleased archives.
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CLEAN TORTURE: AN AMERICAN FABRICATION52’Production: Program 33
Combining archive and contemporary footage, this documentary delves into 70 years of the history of torture in the United States, thanks to the testimonies of researchers and witnesses - victims or tormentors.
AMERICAN MODERN ART, A SECRET WEAPON IN THE COLD WAR52’Production: Cinétévé
At the beginning of the Cold War, a new artistic movement emerged. Discover how the CIA used these artists as a soft power to reinforce the leading position of the USA on the international stage.
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THE AMERICAN DREAMS OF BOBBY KENNEDY52’Directed by Patrick JeudyProduction: Cinétévé
He wasn’t the other Kennedy, he was the real Kennedy. This full archive documentary dives back in the four crucial years during which « Bobby » Kennedy has hit his political stride, from his election as Senator in 1964 to the race for the Presidency in 1968.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ROSEMARY KENNEDY?52’Directed by Patrick JeudyProduction: Hauteville Productions & Eklektik Productions
In 1941, JFK’s sister, Rosemary, mysteriously disappeared from public sight after a lobotomy ordered by her own father. For the first time, this film explores what has remained to this day the Kennedy family’s darkest secret.
JACKIE WITHOUT JACK52’Directed by Patrick JeudyProduction: What’s Up Films
« Never, ever, publish them! » What was it Jackie Kennedy wanted to keep secret? The film reveals a series of conversations recorded a few months after her husband’s assassination – some of them including intimate secrets and controversial opinions.
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GULAG, THE STORY3x52'Production: KUIV Productions
Based on previously-unreleased documentary sources - including interviews of former prisoners, this landmark series tells the story of the Soviet concentration camp system, a major political, human and economic fact of the 20th century still little known today.
From experimentation to setting up the forced labour system · The Gulag in the turmoil of the “Great Terror” and war · The Gulag’s peak and decline
GULAG, A LIFE UNDER THE SOVIET SYSTEM60’ & 76’Directed by Michaël PrazanProduction: TV Presse
From Moscow to the extreme borders of Eastern Siberia, follow Assia on a journey back to the Gulag’s roots, in the footsteps of her grandfather, a former zek. An in-depth look at one of the most brutal penitentiary systems of the 20th century.
STALIN / TROTSKY: A BATTLE TO DEATH52’Production: Label Images
Stalin versus Trotsky. The story of an absolute duel between two leading figures: an ideological duel between two visions of Communism; a political duel, a duel for power, and above all, a duel to the death.
80th anniversary of the death of Trotsky in 2020
1917: ONE YEAR, TWO REVOLUTIONS52’ & 90’Production: Cinétévé
Thanks to unique archive footage, partly colorized, this film revisits the 9 months that led to the end of Imperial Russia in the light of the most recent historiography.
THE LAST DAYS OF THE USSR52’Production: Roche Productions
Illustrated with testimonies of top protagonists and Mikhail Gorbatchev himself, the documentary recounts, day by day, the critical last two years that led to the fall of the largest and one of the most totalitarian empires of the 20th century.
30th anniversary of Mikhail Gorbachev's access to power in 2020
NADIA COMĂNECI, THE GYMNAST AND THE DICTATOR56’Production: Roche Productions
Montreal Olympic Games, 18th July 1976: an an-gel-faced young gymnast storms into the sports legend. The entire world is dazzled by her grace, her self-control and masterly style. On both sides of the Iron Curtain, audiences are overwhelmed.
For the Tokyo's 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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INVESTIGATION & POLITICSIN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE WORLD
TRUMP: ANATOMY OF A MAN 52’ & 90’Production: Morgane Production & SK Medias
Who really is Donald Trump? By exploring his personal history, the workings of his personality, the flaws and weaknesses he hides but also his qualities, this documentary provides a unique portrait of this man to understand how he got to the White House.
SEGREGATION IS BACK52’Production: Nilaya Productions
Selma, Alabama, is emblematic of a new social reality in America: the return of segregation between black and white people. This documentary takes us to the heart of this divided America, following the daily lives of high-school kids from both communities.
YOU'LL BE STRAIGHT 52’ & 70'Production: Tohubohu
Through the powerful testimony of victims and the voice of activists from California to Alabama, a gripping immersion into conversion therapies that have divided the American society.
MARIJUANA BUSINESS52’Production: Morgane Production
An immersion into the heart of the USA to discover one of the fastest growing industries in the country: marijuana business. How did this plant go from illegal drug to a medicinal use?
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HOLY DIPLOMACY: THE SECRET POWER OF THE VATICAN 52’Production: Artline Films & NACNE
Is the Vatican the world’s best Foreign Intelligence Agency? This geopolitical investigation takes us behind the scenes of the secret, hushed world of the Holy See diplomacy.
TOILET, A NEW ERA52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
What does the future hold for toilets? Why hasn’t there been more progress since their creation? Embark on a worldwide scientific investigation and discover this universal issue from a new perspective.
THE INTERPOL CASE52’ & 90’Production: Cocottesminute Productions & Parmi Les Lucioles Films
Can one of the regulatory authorities of our states be financed by private funds? This captivating investigation lifts the lid on one of the most secretive organization’s funding.
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NOVEMBER 13: AFTER65’Production: Roche Productions
They survived the horror, and try to rebuild their lives... Through the testimonies of five people who survived the attacks of November 13, this film tells the hopes for the future, and how life always wins.
GAMING, THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION52’ & 80’Production: Bonne Compagnie
Over the past 30 years video games have become the world’s leading entertainment industry. Elevated to the rank of a mass media, the sector has become the new culture for a wide audience. This documentary explores the influence of this media that is both fascinating and terrifying.
THE ORDINARY HEROES52’ Production: Bonne Compagnie
How can someone act bravely instead of running away when faced with dangerous situations? Alongside a psychologist and neuroscientist, through moving testimonies, meet these men and women and discover what allows them to switch from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
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INVISIBLE REVOLUTIONS52’ & 90’Production: Cinétévé
In societies based on immediacy in which high-speed living has become the norm, some have decided to turn their backs on the acceleration of life and are trying to slow down this movement that seems destined for ecological and social catastrophe.
WHAT WOMEN WANT AT WORK 52’Production: Campagne Première
Meet those who do things differently: companies and public administrations where women are recognized and rewarded at their true value, in more egalitarian and happier work environments.
DO ANIMALS HAVE RIGHTS?52’Production: What’s Up Films
Animals’ status remains a controversial subject. Meet the scientists, activists, legal experts as well as lobbyists who debate the questions it raises. A captivating investigation which reframes the terms of a cross-border issue.
BAD NEWS FOR THE MEDIA!52’ & 70'Production: Les Films d’un Jour & Place to B
Today, 60% of people don’t trust the media anymore. Fake news, "infobesity", media mistrust... The press is in a bad shape and people are sick of hearing the daily news. This point of view documentary simply asks: Can we reinvent journalism?
HAPPINESS AT WORK 52’ & 90’Production: Campagne Première
Is work oppressive? Constant urgency, excessive workloads, management by terror, this scourge is continually leaving new victims. A handful of companies around the world are trying to invent new organizational models and create a new concept of work.
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48H UNDER SUSPICION 6x52’Production: What’s Up Films
Six episodes, six custodies of 48 hours, and a lot of murders. In an authentic race against time, each episode takes us into the depths of a resolved criminal case, using police reports, interviews with the main characters – police officers, magistrates, lawyers... – and reenactments played by actors. An original series that analyses the mechanics of confessions and renews the genre.
WHITE COLLAR GANGSTERS5x52’Production: Palass Télévision
Clark Rockefeller, Hunter Moore, Allen Stanford – do these names sound familiar? In fact, they have something in common. They all have conned millions of victims by flirting with the limits of the law to create their empires. In this series, we discover the incredible stories of these modern day criminals.
AMBER ALERT6x52’Production: Step By Step
Plunge into six children kidnapping cases and explore from the inside a unique and colossal system: The AMBER Alert. Through meetings with their families, and moving testimonies of victims, this series takes us to the other side of the screen to understand the workings of this crucial organization.
STARS OF CRIME, HOW THEY BECAME POP ICONS3x52’Production: Let's Pix
Norman Bates, Jason Bourne, Charles Manson: these names send a chill down the spine. Whether fictional characters or true-life criminals, they have exerted a grim fascination on generations and have become icons of popular culture.
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FIREFIGHTERS, IN THE HEART OF DANGER6x52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
FIRE! FIRE! Every year, more than 60,000 wildfires rage across Europe devastating three million acres of land. But what causes these fires? Are they intentional or accidental? A special research unit investigates using some of the same forensic tools and techniques as CSI.
· Serial Fires · Risk of Pyromaniac· Kick Off · Historic Fire· Pressure is Rising · Calanques in Danger
LET’S CRUISE!6x52’Direction: Camera One Production
Embark on a journey to discover the cruise industry! In recent years, it has undergone major changes coupled with dynamic growth.How does this unique business work?
· New Excursion to Mallorca · New Show· Two Commanders · Visit of the Chief· Day of Loading · Happy Cruising
EARTH SIGNS FROM ABOVE4x52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
From the ground we see nothing. By taking height, we distinguish shapes, designs, and structures. These giant traces finally take shape from the sky. Are they mystical or extra-terrestrial signs? Ancient geological events? Marks due to weather conditions? Simple works of art or hoaxes? Earth Signs from Above is an inventory of these strange manifestations, and an investigation that excludes no hypothesis, be it scientific, mystical, or social.
· Crop Circles, A Modern Mystery · The Enigma of Geoglyphs· Megaliths, The Spirit of Stones · Land Art, Mysterious and Ephemeral
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SCIENCE & KNOWLEDGENATURAL DISASTERS
HURRICANE, THE ANATOMY3x52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Hurricanes are the strongest storms on earth. Shot over a three-year period, this three-part series witnesses the devastation wreaked by one of the most powerful forces on earth.
Ep. 1 / Predicting the UnpredictableEp. 2 / Shaping the WildernessEp. 3 / Winds of change
A VOLCANO ODYSSEY84'Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Volcanoes give and take. They partially caused the demise of dinosaurs but also helped the emergence of mammals and new life forms. To understand the power and impact of these hot spots, this film goes back in time and trace the life of a volcanic hotspot in the Indian Ocean.
HURRICANES, RISE OF THE SUPERSTORMS49'Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Thanks to expert analysis and high quality graphics, this film immerses us in the heart of three hurricanes - Harvey, Irma, Maria - and offers an in-depth look at these cataclysmic weather systems as well as a comprehensive examination of the facts surrounding these events.
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TSUNAMIS, FACING A GLOBAL THREAT52’Production: ZED
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.
THE WEATHER: THE RACE TO FORECAST52’ & 90’Production: ZEDWith the support of the Creative Europe program of the European Union
Weather reports are part of our daily lives. Yet this intense activity remains largely unknown. How do scientists predict the weather and, year after year, improve their forecasts? How do they help us to avoid disasters?
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LIVING UNIVERSE 4x52’ & 84’Production: ZED & Essential Media and EntertainmentWith the support of the Creative Europe program of the European Union
With breathtaking CGI and alongside the world’s most inspiring scientists, this series takes us aboard the next generation of spaceships to discover the planets beyond our solar system. What worlds lie out there among the infinite stars? Are there other planets like ours?
· The Planet Hunters · The Explorers · Second Genesis · Contact
Nominated for a Jackson Wild 2019 Media Award in the Best Earth & Sky Film category
CLOSER TO THE STARS 52’Production: Bo Travail !
Where do we come from? Are we alone in the universe? This film takes us behind the scenes of the world’s greatest observatories, to discover what makes the astronomers’ heart beat today, as they are writing the next chapter in our knowledge of the universe.
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DESTINATION PLUTO: BEYOND THE FLYBY52’Production: CuriosityStream
Join the New Horizons team to examine the latest findings and imagery from Pluto and the fringes of our solar system. They reveal a world unlike any other we’ve seen yet!
SPACE PROBES!2x52’ & 6x22’Production: CuriosityStream
Take a closer look at space probes - true engineering marvels that have visited nearly every world in our solar system, and revolutionized the understanding of our place in the cosmos.
ISS: 24/7 ON A SPACE STATION60’Production: The Prod
9,700 m2, 400 tonnes, 16 nations involved: the International Space Station is a unique technological achievement. Through interviews of astronauts and CGI, discover how this exceptional project was made possible.
SPACE SMASH52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Today, millions of pieces of junk are whizzing around the planet and pose a constant threat to our space installations. How do we clean it up to keep Earth orbit safe for our satellites and spacecraft? Thanks to cutting-edge CGI, this films unveils the ingenious methods proposed by engineers to collect space’s garbage: from electro-magnetic cables in Japan, pulverizing lasers in Australia, to nets and harpoons in Europe and gas pulverizing rockets in the USA, the war on space waste has been declared!
SOLAR ODYSSEY52’Production: Label News
Come behind the scenes of two space missions: The NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter. Their voyage into space takes us closer to the sun than ever, to resolve decades-old questions about the inner workings of our nearest star.
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SCIENCE & KNOWLEDGETECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
DIGITS3x60’Production: Partisan Pictures
This three-part series explores the history and impact of the Internet: how it works, how it has evolved, the technologies it has spawned, and where it might take us in the next decade.
· Community · Home · Security
Winner at Jackson Hole Science Media Awards
CITIES UNDER THREAT3x45’Production: ZED
How can Tokyo survive sitting on some of the most seismically active rock on the planet? How do engineers try to protect NYC from devastating floods? Discover the technological innovations developed to save cities from disappearing.
· Venice · Tokyo · New York
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OCEAN PREDATORS REVEALED3x52’Production: ZED
Using the very latest camera technology - drones, high-speed cameras and underwater cameras -, the scientists will explore and explain the wealth of tricks and tactics used by marine wildlife as never before.
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INSIDE NATURE’S EYES52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
Alongside renowned experts and thanks to the very latest technology, discover how animals see their environment. A scientific documentary that plunges us in a surprising world.
THE MYSTERY OF THE BELUGAS52’Production: ZED & Nova Média
Dive into the world of beluga whales and follow a major scientific quest that sheds new light on these fascinating marine mammals - many of which are under threat or even in danger of dying out.
A NEW PREHISTORY3x52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Where do insects, birds and mammals come from? Thanks to new technologies and recent discoveries, scientists recreate the missing branches of the tree of life. Like a paleontological investigation, this series brings back these forgotten creatures.
· What Killed the Giant Insects · The Mystery of the feathered Dragons · The Dawn of Mammals
PREHISTORIC WORLDS52’ & 90'Production: ZED & CuriosityStream
Featuring spectacular CGI and VFX that will recreate the animal and plant worlds that lived at that time, this scientific investigation visits the five most powerful extinction events in Earth’s history, leading to the appearance of humankind.
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NATURAL HISTORYBODY SCIENCE
BEYOND MOVEMENT: OUR 6TH SENSE REVEALED52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
Supernatural intuition, power of the mind, the 6th sense has never ceased to be a sort of fantasy. But did you know we really had a sixth sense? Embark on a scientific investigation that sheds light on our little-known sixth sense called proprioception.
THE SQUATTERS’ RETURN52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
After the worldwide success of the docu-series The Squatters, this scientific investigation focuses on the unexpected return of the bloodsuckers: Lice, bedbugs, fleas, mites, mosquitoes, ticks, crab lice, which we believed for a moment we had gotten rid of, once again proliferate. How can we eliminate rapidly these very unwanted guests? What are the potential risks to our health?
URINE SUPERPOWERS52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
Disgusting for most of us, inspiring for some. Scientists discover that urine has fabulous curing properties, the police use it as a chemical fingerprint, some people drink it for health and longevity. From China to America and Europe, a global scientific investigation into the many virtues and facets of urine.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF OUR EVOLUTION2x52’ & 90’Production: Mona Lisa Production & La Métonymie
Discover the spectacular and surprising history of our organs. From our DNA to our brain through our eyes, this extensive exploration shows us how our body shaped, evolved and adapted through time.
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NATURAL HISTORYANIMAL FRIENDS
SMART AS A GOAT 52’Directed by Emma BausProduction: Nord-Ouest Documentaires
What if goats were just as clever as dogs? Meet four of them, evolving in different environment, and discover this sensitive and clever animal.
IBEX, WILD GOAT OF THE ALPS 52’Production: Mona Lisa Productions
Everyone knows the iconic silhouette of the ibex of the Alps but who knows its story? Embark on a journey across the peaks of the Alps and share the dizzying life of this mythical wild goat who has become the symbol of protected areas.
FOR DOG’S SAKE 52’Production: Bonne Compagnie
Following the steps of a dog, from its abandonment to its adoption by a new family, this moving documentary explores the millenary and unique bond existing between dogs and humans.
CHICKEN PLANET52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
The love story between chickens and men has lasted for over 10000 years. How has this humble forest animal managed to conquer all continents, all territories and become the most abundant and diversified feathered species on our planet? Enter the chickens’ world!
A CAT AND MOUSE GAME52’Production: Bonne Compagnie
To eat or be eaten? Such is the dangerous relationship between a predator and his prey that governs the animal kingdom and decides the fate of each and every one. Explore the unique relationship between cat and mouse and discover their intriguing behavior.
TIME FOR DONKEYS!52’Production: Morgane Production
Neglected for a long time, the donkey suffers a bad reputation. But do we really know him? This documentary meets an unusual family of donkeys, breaking the stereotypes about these little-known animals.
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NATURAL HISTORYANIMAL FRIENDS
ONCE UPON A COW52’Production: Morgane Production
When we think about our most intelligent friends in the animal kingdom, dairy cows probably don’t make the list. However they are way more intelligent than we probably thought! Discover the story of three cows who aren’t so mad as all that.
KITTENHOOD52’Directed by Emma BausProduction: Nord-Ouest Documentaires
A kitten that spends its days at a cat cafe in Tokyo, an abandoned kitty left to fend for himself in Greece, and a farm cat in the countryside: the lives of three cats, from survivor to pasha. A documentary that weaves together compelling stories and reveals the secrets of our feline companions.
MEET MY WILD PET5x52’Production: Cinétévé
A young naturalist takes us on a worldwide trip to discover the concepts of domestication, evolution and conservation through the bond between people and animals. A fresh and original way to travel that goes to the heart of nature.
· Morocco · Turkey · Romania · Russia · Scotland
PIG TALES52’Directed by Emma BausProduction: Nord-Ouest Documentaires
Meet five little pigs from birth to adulthood, evolving in very contrasted environments. Discover their relationship with humans and explore the wild through their eyes.
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NATURAL HISTORYHEROES OF THE WILD
ANIMAL BUILDERS52’Production: ZED
Humanity’s history has been full of great architects. However, what is less well known is that animals are also very talented! Embark on a surprising journey along with bowerbirds, ants, beavers and chimpanzees and discover their secret skills.
BEACH JACKALS45’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Forced to flee to the Namibian Coast, some black-backed jackals have adapted to a new lifestyle. To catch new coastal preys, they need to communicate together and even collaborate - a behavior rarely seen amongst these canids.
SUPER SPIDER52’Production: ZED & Nova Media
Spiders suffer a bad reputation. And yet the spider is a beast of many powers and an endless source of amazement. Thanks to some extraordinary filming techniques, this documentary leads us into the magical world of the spider.
ANIMALS AT NIGHT52’Production: ZED
Are all cats grey in the dark? Not really! Tracking the escapades of animals in the darkness, catch a glimpse of an unimagined world that the very latest technology is now bringing into light.
CONQUERORS4x52’Production: ZED
As far as biologists know, some species are responsible for the fastest animals’ invasions in recent decades, making them the most successful invaders on the planet. Who are these fearsome conquerors?
· The giant crab of Kamtchatka · The pine processionnary caterpillar · The lionfish · The fire ant
NATURE’S SUPERDADS52’Production: MFP
Anyone who still thinks that in the wild, mothers are the only ones who take care of their young is in for an eye-opening experience! Who are these outstanding dads? Why do only some of them become good parents? Discover the personal stories of ten males who wear their superdad costumes with brio.
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NATURAL HISTORY
THE KILL52’Production: ZED & JBIZ productions
This blue-chip documentary captures a behavior rarely seen until now: the epic battle between the lionesses and the local giraffe population in Tanzania.
THE LION QUEENS - FIGHTING FOR SURVIVAL52’Production: ZED & JBIZ productions
Every year in Tanzania, the dry season hits the Ruaha reserve hard. In order to survive, animal populations travel to the river, a territory that a troupe of lionesses now have to share. Driven away by buffalo, harassed by elephants, the lionesses will put up a fierce fight for their survival.
SURVIVING THE DROUGHT52’Production: ZED & JBIZ productions
In the north of Tanzania, a terrible and lasting drought is causing a war for water among the animals. Will the lionesses find water in time to save their 13 cubs?
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THE LAST GIRAFFE52’Production: Flair Production
Kenya, 2050: the last giraffe just died. Travel through time and follow the footsteps of Twiga, one of the last baby giraffes.
LIONESS IN EXILE52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
The dangerous odyssey of Manyari, Queen of her pride, who is forced to take huge risks by leaving her clan to protect her young cubs. Out in the wilderness, alone and badly injured, she so nearly pays the ultimate price. Will she succeed?
THE LAST REFUGE52’Production: ZED & JBIZ productions
Discover the survival strategies developed by the animals of the Savannah. To tackle the drought and the lack of food, they have to share the same territory, on the banks of the Ruaha river.
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NATURAL HISTORYUNDERGROUND & UNDERWATER
SHETLAND'S OTTERS, THE TALE OF A DRAATSI FAMILY52'Production: Saint Thomas Productions
A blue-chip documentary following two young otters from birth to adulthood. By their side, we witness how their mother teaches them how to swim, fish, brave storms and wash their precious fur. But her attitude starts changing: She pushes one of them away and even starts biting him. The young male must set off, even though he has never been anywhere alone before. Will he make it on his own?
THE SONG OF THE SPERM WHALE52'Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Follow an entire family of sperm whales in the heart of the Indian Ocean, and enter their mysterious world. Alongside a team of scientists, this film captures their sophisticated behaviors to understand how these popular leviathans communicate. A moving encounter.
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RIVER JAWS52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
How has the catfish - the largest freshwater fish in Europe - that terrorizes pikes, pigeons and even bathers - progressively colonized all rivers without eliminating any other species? Shot over 3 years, thanks to state of the art digital technology, this film deciphers the secrets of these legendary fish.
GIANT SEA SERPENT, MEET THE MYTH52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Deep under the sea lives the largest bony fish in the world: The Giant Oarfish. With its extraordinary dimensions and shape in the form of a silver ribbon, it inspired the myth of the sea serpent. With the help of scientific experts, this film reveals the biology of this enigmatic ambassador of the abyss.
SWIMMING WITH LEGENDS2x52’, 70’ (4K) & 104’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
The largest underwater creatures have always triggered our imagination. Today, scientists try to go beyond the myths. But how can we unveil their secrets without altering their behaviour? Meet a record-breaking freediver who has dedicated his life to this non-intrusive quest.
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NATURAL HISTORYUNDERGROUND & UNDERWATER
GREY SEALS, A JOURNEY OF SURVIVAL 52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
With their good nature and appealing appearance, grey seals are universally loved. But in the last few years, they have been seen attacking porpoises and even eating their young. Shot over a period of two and half years, in 16 different locations, this film shows how grey seals have weirdly adapted to major changes in their environment.
MARINE MAMMALS: CHAMPIONS OF THE DEEP 52’Production: Saint Thomas Productions
Discover how marine mammals can survive deep underwater, far deeper than scientists have ever imagined. Thanks to new discoveries and the use of modern technologies - geolocalized tags attached to animals, underwater cameras and 3D scanning images -, this film highlights the remarkable physiological adaptations that allow these ocean dwelling giants to dive so deep.
SECRET LIFE UNDERGROUND2x52’Production: Transparences Production
The underground world is so unfamiliar to us that we only have to dig down a few yards to reveal a totally unknown realm, just beneath our feet. Filmed with cutting-edge technology, this film unveils the secret engine of our planet.
TITANS OF THE DEEP3x52’ & 52’Production: Ciné Films Europe & Bleu Lagon Produc-tions
Discover the giants of the oceans and the secrets to their survival. How do whales, sperm whales, dolphins or orcas communicate, hunt or even socialize?
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HUMAN STORIES
CARNIVAL(S)5x52’ & 5x43’Production: Un Film à la Patte & L’envol
This collection takes us to the heart of a spectacular tradition: the Carnival. This urban celebration witnesses the strong relationship between the city and its inhabitants, a vibrant expression of the roots and cultural power of people. Through five typical carnivals, we discover the culture and the history of a population.
· Barbagia (Italy)· Salvador de Bahia (Brazil)· Oruro(Bolivia)
TODAY IN AFRICA 4x52’Production: Bo Travail !
From the sand dunes of Mauritania to the currents of River Senegal, or the spirits of the forests of Gabon, embark on a breathtaking journey throughout West and Central Africa. Between claimed heritage and modernity, this series introduces us to the men and women who keep their traditions alive.
· Senegal · Mauritania · Benin · Gabon
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ON THE RAILS5x52’Production: Bo Travail !
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.
ISLANDERS, APART TOGETHER3x52’Production: Winds
From Haiti to Madagascar, embark on a journey to discover unique and remote islands around the world and meet the men and women who remain closely attached to their roots and who try to find their place in a changing world.
· Haiti · Madagascar · Newfoundland
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· Villigen (Germany)· New Orleans (USA)
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KONNECTED13x26’Production: Groupe PVP
This series takes us to meet the young generations of Indigenous peoples across the Americas who aim to use a modern approach to restore and revitalize their cultural heritage, while respecting the legacy of their ancestors.
· Hawaii · Chile · Mexico · Paraguay · Columbia · Peru-Zenon · Peru-Tania · Ecuador · Guatemala · British Columbia · Ottawa · Nova Scotia · Arizona
NEW ZEALAND, A LEGENDARY LAND2x52’Production: ZED
Embark on a journey to a unique territory and meet the Maori people who lives in harmony with nature.
· The Maori Heritage· Biodiversity at Stake
TREASURES OF TAHITI110’ & 2x52’Production: ZED
Known as national emblems of French Polynesia, black pearls and Tiare flowers are true Tahitian jewels. This film unveils all their secrets, through the eyes of those who continue to keep the traditions alive.
The Tiare Flowers · The Black pearls
MUNDIYA KEPANGA, THE VOICE OF THE FOREST52’Production: Lato Sensu Production
To alert the world to the dangers of deforestation, Mundiya Kepanga, a Papuan chief, invites us to discover the forest from the inside. A compelling journey that gives us a new way to look at the planet.
HIDDEN TREASURES OF OCEANIA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA52’Production: What’s Up Productions
Discover a country of a thousand cultures, through three moving stories: a scientist who explores the canopy from his balloon, a man who tries to help his village out of isolation, and the symbolic rite of two boys passing through adulthood.
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CONNECTING TRADITIONS12x52’Production: Ma Drogue A Moi
How do people pass on their knowledge to protect and safeguard their culture and identity from generation to generation?
· Algeria · Japan · Croatia · Mexico · New Caledonia · Oman · Argentina · Romania · Cuba · Costa Rica · Latvia · Cambodia
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LITTLE NOMADS52'Production: LuFILMS
In a small village nestled in the Mongolian steppe, Batma, a 15-year-old nomad, will soon make a new turn in her life: settle in the city of Ulan Bator, far away from her family, to enter university.
PRISONERS OF THE AFGHAN PAMIR52’Production: Taimani Films
The life of the last Kyrgyz nomads of the Afghan Pamir. Imprisoned between three borders, these people must fight for their survival, and to preserve their ways of life and unique traditions.
TAIGA52’Directed by Hamid SardarProduction: Dream Catcher Motion Pictures
An intimate glimpse into the world of Mongolian sheepherders, who must battle the twin predations of wolves and mining interests in the delicate ecosystem of the steppe.
Golden Award winner at FIPA
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IRAN: TEACHING AMONG THE NOMADS52'Production: ZED
Forget everything you know about school and follow Soroush, Samaneh or Arash, pupils like no other, as they migrate with their families during 3 weeks to the Northern highlands of the Zagros Mountains.
TIBET, THE PATH TO WISDOM52’Directed by Hamid SardarProduction: Dream Catcher Motion Productions & les gens bien productions
Buddhist nun Ani Rigsang embarks on a quest across the legendary Tibetan mountains to reconnect with her ancestral traditions. A spiritual journey in the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayan environment.
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CHINBAYAR, A YOUNG SHAMAN’S QUEST ACROSS MONGOLIA52’Production: Ladybirds Films
A young Mongolian shaman goes on an initiatory journey to solve a dilemma he is facing: will he support his father or follow the traditions of his culture?
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HIMALAYA, A PATH TO THE SKY52’ & 65’Directed by Marianne ChaudProduction: ZED
The exceptional itinerary of Kenrap, a charismatic little monk aged 8, in one of the most remote parts of the Himalayan Mountains. A rare glance at Buddhist monastic life.
César Nomination of Best Documentary
NOMADIC NIGHTS52’ & 85’Directed by Marianne ChaudProduction: ZED
Tundup and his family will have to decide: will they abandon their lands and leave for the city as so many others have done before them, or stay in Karnak. Where will they be happiest?
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TULLA: THE SINGING WELLS52’Production: Esplorare la Metropoli
In the South of Ethiopia, in one of the driest regions in the world, a unique traditional water management system has been installed to manage the little available water as the property and right of everyone, without any money been exchanged.
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PLANET ICE4x45’ & 4x52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
From the Alps to the Andes, the Arctic to the Himalayas, this series takes us on a spectacular scientific tour of the world’s most outstanding glaciers. Planet Ice features stunning aerial shots, perilous shootings in tunnels of ice and timelapse sequences with previously unpublished images.
· The Alps · The Andes · Greenland · The Himalayas
PEOPLE OF THE SEA20x26’ & 6x52’Production: Découpages
Meet the people and the last traditional fishermen who live between land and sea. On their boats or in their floating villages, they share with us their daily life and their beliefs.
· Panama · Madagascar · Indonesia · Australia· India · Brazil · Benin · Mauritania ...
PLANET SAND5x52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
Desertification is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Discover the most exceptional deserts in the world and meet the people who are working together to curb this phenomenon.
· Sahara · Atacama · Aralkum · Australia · China
MYTHICAL ROADS69x52’Production: Bo Travail !
Old or new, deserted or crowded, some roads are paved with legends. This series casts a new light on these roads through the eyes of the men and women who continue to sustain the legends.
· Madagascar · Scotland · Cuba · Mississippi · Australia · New Zealand · Japan · Ethiopia · South Africa · France’s Route des Cols ...
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THE SECRET LIFE OF LAKES10x52’Production: ZED & Nova Média
Head off to discover magnificent locations and 10 lakes hiding the key to understanding the Earth’s mysteries.
· Baikal (Siberia) · Lençois Maranhenses (Brazil) · Nasser (Egypt) · The Great Salt Lake (USA) · Tonle Sap (Cambodia) · Chilika (India) · Skadar (the Balkans) · Natron (Tanzania) · Saimaa (Finland) · General Carrera (Argentina-Chile)
A WORLD OF SCENTS 5x52’Production: ZED
Plunge into the sensorial world of fragrant plants and meet those who struggle to preserve them. From New Caledonia to Venezuela through the South of France and the Comoro Islands, embark on a journey between artisanal craft and perfume creation.· Fine Lavender · Tonka Bean · Sandalwood · Ylang-Ylang · Roses
A WORLD OF COLOURS 21x52’Production: ZED
How about travelling the world through colors? Embark on a world tour and explore countries’ culture, history, traditions and landscapes through this original prism.
· China · Colombia · Australia · France · Japan
For the Tokyo's 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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BIG SCREEN SPLENDORS5x45’ & 5x26’Production: Whats’ Up Films
On the trail of big screen heroes (The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones...), discover breathtaking sites which were once used as movie sets.
· New-Zealand · China · Scotland· London · Paris
REINVENTING FORESTS5x52’Production: Docside
A vivid portrait of unique forests - introducing the people who have made their forests innovative places where mankind and nature can work together for a better future.
· Guyana · Congo · The Landes (France) · Sunderbans (India-Bangladesh)· Tasmania
RUST PARADISE4x52’Production: Mona Lisa Production
This journey across rust cemeteries (trains, boats, planes, tanks) unveils the remains of our industrial civilization. A breathtaking voyage to a totally unrevealed world now overtaken by nature. · Maritime and Railways Skeletons · Old Cars Sleeping Beauties · Military Sanctuaries · Abandoned Structures
WEAVING THE WORLD: A JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS5x52’Production: Arturo Mio
Between ancestral techniques and contemporary design, five craftspeople plunge us into the sensorial universe of cashmere, yak hair, plant fibers, cotton and silk. A colorful and sensitive voyage that plunges us into breathtaking landscapes, offering a journey inside their world.
· India · Mongolia · Japan · Tibet · Laos
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Documentary series 5x43’HD
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IBERA PARK, REWILDING ARGENTINA 52’Production: Guindala Production
Take part in the large-scale rewilding project of Ibera Park, Argentina’s greatest fresh water resource. A unique ecosystem with 4000 plant and animal species, which account for almost one third of the biodiversity of the country.
GREECE, A LAND ON WATER4x26’Production: Little Big Story & TSVP
Greece: a country in motion, made of 15 000 kilometers of coast and more than 9 000 islands. Meet the locals who try to resist the crisis by rediscovering their real national treasure: the sea.
FLYING WITHOUT BORDERS52’Production: Bonobo Productions
From Estonia to Ethiopia, crossing through Ukraine, Turkey and Israel, follow a young Eurasian crane on its 6000-kilometer-journey till its winter resting site. A dreamlike odyssey on the trail of a migratory bird seen as a symbol of liberty and peace.
MOROCCO, LANDS OF COLORS5x26’ & 5x43’Production: What’s Up Films
Morocco is a place of a thousand shades, mainly dominated by green, red, blue, ochre and white. Through these 5 colors, we explore the most spectacular locations in the kingdom, meeting those who work hard to preserve them.
PATAGONIA PARK, A JOURNEY INTO THE WILD52’Production: Guindala Production
Embark on a journey to Chile and discover a unique park. Alongside those who created this haven of peace, we observe endangered species that have been reintroduced into their original habitat. A breathtaking voyage into a unique natural heritage.
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ON THE TRAIL OF THE SNOW LEOPARD52’Production: ZED
In a secret valley of the Tibetan Plateau lives a mythical animal: the snow leopard. Facing the altitude and the bitter cold, two nature photographers brothers follow its track.
LENGGURU, A LIVING SANCTUARY4x52’ & 90’Production: Mona Lisa Production
Plunge into the most important scientific expedition ever conducted in Papua and embark on the discovery of a lost world. A unique ecosystem about which everything, or almost, has to be discovered.
UNDER THE POLE5x52’Production: ZED
In this new episode, the UTP team is heading for the South Pacific to explore the deepest corals ever recorded. Thanks to extremely deep dives, they make a major discovery: The deep corals may be capable of repopulating the surface reefs, under pressure from climate change and pollution.
· We walked under the Pole · Light Beneath the Arctic· The New Frontier · Deep Sea Corals of Polynesia· Polar Immersion
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PARADISE WITHOUT PEOPLE75’Production: TIME Studios
During the height of Europe’s refugee crisis, two Syrian mothers share the same dream: to raise their newborn away from war. But their life take an unexpected turn. At times poignant, tender, and infuriating, and told from the perspective of women who lived through it, this film offers an unblinking look at what being an asylum-seeker is really like.
By Emmy nominated senior producer and filmmaker Francesca TrianniDoc NYC, Stockholm Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival, Austin Film Festival
KABUL CINEMA52’Direction: Taimani Films
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.
THE JUILLIARD EXPERIMENT83’Production: Calliope
Could painting and music be played simultaneously? Follow the journey of painter Fabienne Verdier who leaves the solitude of her studio to be the first visual artist-in-residence at The Juilliard School in New York.
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HOBBIES8x10’Production: Superstructure & ZED
Alain, Laurine, Adrienne and Mitch have all something in common: They live out their passion and dreams. Be they quirky, marginal or thrill-seekers, these enthusiasts offer, in this series, a sensitive and moving testimony.
· Allez garçon ! · Excalibur· The Jump · Nos Cathédrales· Garde la pêche · Des aigles au-dessus de la tête· Adrienne · Les sirènes du Chesnay
Cannes Film Festival, IDFA , Melbourne Film Festival, Guanajuato Film Festival
ZOOM OUT10x3'Production: La Barone
Entirely shot with drone, this series rises up 500 meters high and offers a fresh look at the world. Without any comments, our 10 episodes paint an aesthetic and cruel portrait of our impact on the environment.
· Greenhouse · Sun City · Interchange · Gemasolar · Gold Mining · Sheerness · Laxminagar · Gaziphur · Circular Farms · Garzweiler
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4KTHE REAL THING: REAL LIFE IN A COPYCAT WORLD52’Production: ARTLINE Films
The Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, the Vatican... All these iconic monuments have replicas scattered around the globe. Between lucrative investments, architectural piracy, and modern tourism, what business lies behind this phenomenon?
Hot Docs, Bergen Film Festival, BAFICI, Cleveland Film Festival
LAST DAYS IN SHIBATI60’Production: Studio HdK Productions, Maria Roche Pro-ductions & Les Films d’Ici
In the vast city of Chongqing, the last of the old districts is due to be demolished. Through the eyes of three people who have always lived there, discover the moving testimony of a disappearing world.
IDFA (Special Jury Award), Guanajuato Film Festival (Best Documentary), Cinéma du Réel (2 awards), FIFEQ
BRADDOCK AMERICA101’Production: Program33
In the Northeast of the United States, a few miles outside of Pittsburgh, lies the town of Braddock, the last bastion of steel. Although Braddock has lost its previous luster, its community continues to come together and try to shape the future.
ACID Official Selection (Cannes Film Festival)
ELLA MAILLART, A LIFE OF ADVENTURES52’ & 73’Production: Artemis Films Productions
From Switzerland to Central Asia, this film tells the exciting story of Ella Maillart, one of the greatest travelers of the 20th Century. Thanks to her texts, film footage, photographs and interviews, follow in the footsteps of a woman who marked history.
GAME FEVER80’Directed by Hervé Martin-Delpierre
Through the outstanding careers of the top players of League of Legends, Starcraft II, and Warcraft III, Game Fever explores the extraordinary boom in eSports, this new cultural phenomenon that in the space of a few years has gone from the intimacy of the internet servers to the world’s most famous sporting arenas.
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