Highlights
An episode from the series
NATURE SANCTUARIES
Brazil, and particularly the State of Bahia, is home to a forest much less known than the Amazon: the Atlantic Forest. Dense and humid, it stretches along the ocean of the same name.
Initially one of the largest ecosystems in South America, the drastic reduction in its surface area has led to the loss of many plant and animal species. Despite this, the Atlantic Forest harbors an incredible diversity of plant species and plays a vital role as a home to endemic species and unique ecosystems.
With its thick massifs, wetlands, and mangroves, the Atlantic Forest remains a precious and unique natural space whose preservation is an absolute priority.
ENDING WARS AND MAKING PEACE [90’]
The art of diplomacy and reconciliation
How do you put an end to conflict? This film aims to show us the way, drawing on the experiences of those who have negotiated peace in the most challenging wars of our time.
Statesmen, Nobel laureates, and senior diplomats who have worked actively to end hostilities in Colombia, South Africa, Afghanistan, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict explain how lasting peace can be achieved.
At a time when war is front-page news, peace heroes become indispensable.
SHOOTER OF WAR [56’]
The diary of a Maori Battalion during WW2
During World War II, Major Walter Downs Piiti Wordley kept a diary and took photos of the many heroic and tragic stories that befell the Maori Battalion he was part of.
This film is their story.
MYSTERIOUS HOLY LAND [52’]
The secrets of the fourth monotheist faith
The Holy Land, the stage of the greatest episodes of the Bible, is a territory of legendary and fascinating stories.
Situated between Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, it is home to enigmatic places and breathtaking natural landscapes.
In the hidden caves of Qumran, an archaeological site in the West Bank, ancient manuscripts reveal their secrets.
DESTINIES [4x52’]
The memorable characters of History
Some lives are synonymous with times long past, and recounting them is to bring these worlds back to life.
This series retraces the destinies of the greatest historical figures and takes us back to the eras they left their mark on.
BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT [10x26’]
A yoga retreat that turns into a nightmare
Sophie and Vicky are two young women who move in the same circle of friends but do not like each other. The only thing they have in common is their date of birth. For their birthday, they receive a joint gift from their friends: a "yoga healing" course in the forest. Worst of all, they have to share the same room.
The retreat takes a nightmarish turn when a participant is found dead, apparently murdered. Two policemen arrive, but one of them seems more interested in protecting the property owner's reputation than solving the crime.
Forced to stay on during what they consider to be a poorly conducted investigation, Sophie and Vicky must pool their efforts to identify the killer and save their skins before joining the list of victims.
THE KIM DYNASTY, A FAMILY AFFAIR [2x45’]
A winning survival strategy
It is a small country, barely the size of an American state, with 25 million inhabitants and an insignificant economy.
Yet, North Korea has become a nuclear military power to reckon with, and its ruling family has been incredibly successful at keeping a grip on the country when other dictatorships have vanished long ago.
Their favorite tools are to terrorize the population and blackmail the world. This is how one ensures the survival of the first communist dynasty in History—an ongoing winning strategy.
Also available as 90mns
STATUE OF LIBERTY, A FRENCH GIANT [52’]
A superstructure that revolutionized its time
Erected over a century ago on a small island in the Bay of New York, the Statue of Liberty attracts over 4 million visitors every year.
The "lady who lights up the world" is a formidable concentration of innovation. A colossus of such height, never built before, required a treasure trove of engineering.
A true technological feat, this humongous project was perfectly in tune with its time, an era defined by a race for progress.
DREAM GIRL, THE MAKING OF MARILYN MONROE [3x52’]
The woman behind the screen
This three-part film, the fruit of 10 years of research, unravels Marilyn's myth in an original way, using psychologists to understand her deepest motivations.
Marilyn was determined to succeed at all costs, even at the risk of her own life, to compensate for her parents' rejection. She received decisive help from the world of organized crime, with whom she maintained complicated relations. She could also count on many mentors: agents, coaches, and producers.
Also available as a 120mns
LOVE AND SEX IN SOUTH KOREA [52’]
An episode from the series
LOVE AND SEX
South Korea is the least fertile country in the world, and its population is estimated to halve by the end of the century. The cause is an ultra-competitive society obsessed with professional success. As a result, 75% of men and 68% of women aged 20 to 44 are single.
As finding a soulmate is not easy, South Koreans have become the world's most prominent cosmetic surgery consumers, and marriage agencies abound.
Faced with these pressures and constraints, many give up: no love, marriage, or children. For this generation, life can be successful in other ways. In return, sex appears to be a less complicated pastime than love.
MASTERS OF SAVOURS [17x52’]
The taste of Nature
Nature has provided humanity with edible plants that offer infinite tastes and sensations. Over the centuries, with patience and passion, Man has developed the know-how to transform them into exceptional food.
From tea to chocolate, rice, olive oil, or honey, this series offers a culinary exploration of the world to meet these men and women who have learned to magnify these gifts of Nature.
INDIANA JONES, IN PURSUIT OF AN ICON [52’]
The most famous adventurer in pop culture
A whip cracking, a Stetson on his head, phlegm, and an inimitable wry smile, all served up by an anthem that's instantly recognizable. You'll recognize Indiana Jones, the most famous adventurer in pop culture.
This film follows in Indy's footsteps from the corridors of Lyon's Cinema Museum to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, with Harrison Ford in the flesh among other stars.