Highlights
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.
LANDS OF LEGENDS [4x52’]
A journey to the heart of the elements that forged our Earth
Fire, earth, water, and air—these four elements have crafted unbelievable landscapes and generated extraordinary natural phenomena.
These geological, physical, or biological wonders have always fascinated humanity and given birth to numerous legends. But what is the scientific reality behind these legends? Scientists and storytellers combine their knowledge to tell the story of unique locations.
Visually breathtaking, both informative and entertaining, this series offers a cinematographic journey to some of the world’s most beautiful natural landmarks.
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.
THE LONELINESS OF THE LEOPARD [52’]
An episode from the series
ANIMAL DESTINIES
It is one of the savannah's most beautiful, powerful, and feared animals, but a curse also marks it.
While everyone around him is surrounded, the leopard is desperately alone. Only during childhood does he experience genuine moments with others, such as a brother or a mother. Then, a great and true solitude settles in. The reproduction time is so short that one cannot speak of a partner.
This film offers a unique perspective on the daily life of this magnificent predator, revealing its true nature from an original point of view.
ALENTEJO, THE AUTHENTIC PORTUGAL [52’]
An episode from the series
FLAVORS
With its cork-oak-covered plains, medieval villages, and still-wild coastline, the Alentejo region harbors a deeply rooted cultural identity.
This journey explores unique traditions such as rice growing in Comporta, winemaking in earthenware jars, and the polyphonic singing of the Cante Alentejano.
A captivating portrait of a land where authenticity is second nature.
STALINGRAD [3x52’]
The turning point of World War II
The battle for Stalingrad was the bloodiest decisive combat in the war of annihilation unleashed by Hitler. It cost the lives of at least one million German and Red Army soldiers and Soviet civilians.
Stalingrad marked a psychological turning point in the Second World War since the defeat of the 6th Army shocked many Germans into realizing that, despite all the propaganda, the war would be lost.
This series portrays how the catastrophe came about and what the horrific consequences of this battle were for the soldiers and inhabitants of the city.
SECRETS OF CATHEDRALS [3x90’] | [1x52’]
Between light and shadow
For 150 years, the Middle Ages saw the construction of immense Gothic cathedrals, the fruit of an architectural revolution in which builders pushed back the limits of stone and light.
However, these exceptional works had a dark side, marked by power struggles, manipulation, and trafficking of all kinds.
Between visionary genius and all-consuming ambition, this series explores a fascinating and troubled world where every building conceals many mysteries.
TOLLUND, THE ENIGMA OF THE SWAMP MUMMY [52’ or 110’]
A rare face-to-face encounter with the past
It is a precious archaeological relic, an exceptional find, preserved in a Danish marsh for over 2,500 years. The Tollund Man is a natural mummy offering a rare face-to-face encounter with the past.
When we contemplate this sleeping face that has miraculously survived the centuries, a host of questions come to mind: Where did it come from? Who was he? How did he live? What was he doing here, in the peat, with a rope around his neck?
BRAZIL, THE ATLANTIC FOREST [52’]
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.
GABON, A GREEN AFRICAN PARADISE [52’]
An episode from the series
FLAVORS
Gabon is a true paradise for nature lovers in the heart of equatorial Africa.
With its vast tropical forests, wild beaches, and national parks teeming with exceptional wildlife, the country offers some of the richest biodiversity on the continent.
This film takes us deep into the mysteries of a land where elephants, gorillas, and other rare species live in harmony.
THE REALM OF ANTS [52’]
United to survive
In the garden of a country house, a colony of Rufibarbis ants wakes up after the winter.
In the six months from spring to autumn, it faces the age-old challenge of survival.
The hard workers, the dedicated soldiers, and the precious queen join forces to meet the demands of reproduction and to fight the dangers of theft, slavery, or flooding.
LAST PARADISE, THE SASI SANCTUARY OF PAPUA [52’]
Where all of nature comes to seek refuge
Imagine a place on earth where coral reefs thrive; where 75% of known organisms dwell; where sharks and giant sea turtles are born peacefully; where species that were believed to be extinct make a comeback; and where all of that is protected by an animist population whose thousand-year-old values and commitment allow for a harmonious cohabitation with nature.
There is such a place on earth, known as Mayalibit Bay, a small lagoon located on the island of Waigeo in the southwestern province of Papua, Indonesia.