Highlights
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
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.
SPAGHETTI WESTERN: COLTS, SLAPS AND BEANIES [52’]
The inspiration for great contemporary directors
The myth of the cowboy was born in the American studios, but when we talk about Westerns, one name keeps coming up: Sergio Leone, the great architect of the so-called "spaghetti" Western, because it was made in Italy.
This genre, initially intended to be purely mercantile by producing low-cost imitations of American Westerns, facilitated the emergence of new talents.
The spaghetti western became a true genre thanks to directors such as Leone, Corbucci, and Solima, as well as the music of Ennio Morricone. It will then, in turn, influence international cinema, notably by inspiring great contemporary directors such as Quentin Tarantino.
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
HOW WARS END AND HOW PEACE CAN SUCCEED [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.
THE PEOPLES OF NORTH VIETNAM [52’]
A mosaic of cultures
The far north of Vietnam is home to various small ethnic groups with different languages, lifestyles, and clothing styles. They often live in isolation in this magnificent mountainous region, trying to keep their traditions alive by wearing splendid costumes that distinguish the groups.
Rehahn is a photographer who has settled in the country and opened a gallery where all his work is collected. He has made the diversity of traditional costumes his favorite subject.
Once again, he heads north on a colorful journey to document and bear witness to these remote ethnic groups.
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.
PHU QUOC, THE PEARL OF VIETNAM [52’]
An episode from the series
FLAVORS
Situated South-East of the Gulf of Thailand and facing Cambodia, Phu Quoc is, in fact, a Vietnamese island.
Thanks to its beauty, Phu Quoc is a first-choice destination. Long preserved and protected, it has remained authentic with its fishermen, Nuoc-Mam, pepper, and, more recently, its pearl culture.
All this gives the island the image of an eternal Vietnam that can address the future while preserving its soul.
FRANZ BECKENBAUER, THE LAST EMPEROR [90’]
The ultimate tribute
Franz Beckenbauer is one of the greatest names in world soccer, a winner of every trophy.
Several international football stars talk about who he was for them: a role model, a big brother, a reassuring guide, a comrade, a coach, a teammate, a friend.
Using never-before-seen archives, this series also traces the history of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1945, the year Beckenbauer was born.
TENDERNESS IN THE SAVANNAH [52’]
An episode from the series
THE INCREDIBLE AFRICAN WILDLIFE
We often think that in the savannah, there is only one law: that of the predators.
But in truth, these moments of spectacular fury are brief, with interludes of peace, harmony, and even tenderness. There are also the mothers’ infinite attention and patience, the fathers’ benevolence, the games played by the siblings, and the couples who bear witness to their mutual attachment.
This film invites us to discover another savannah that may be a little idyllic but undeniably soothing.
YUCATAN, THE MAYAN MEXICO [52’]
An episode from the series
FLAVORS
Between the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea and the emerald green of its rainforest, the Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico is home to mysterious Mayan cities and bustling, historic colonial towns.
The region's cultural richness is revealed in traditional dances, village festivals, and mystical rituals that have their origins in the distant past.
Traveling through the Yucatan is also an opportunity to meet and mingle with warm-hearted people.