Highlights
Survival strategies
In the African savannah, life is a succession of challenges that must be overcome to see the next day. Growing up, finding food, moving around, and breeding all these vital needs require coming up with survival strategies that can be perilous.
Through the fate of various animals, the whole theatre of life is revealed with its constant struggles punctuated by brief moments of respite.
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, which was initially intended to be purely mercantile by shooting low-cost imitations of American Westerns, allowed the emergence of new talents.
The spaghetti western became a true genre thanks to Leone, Corbucci, Solima, and the music of Ennio Morricone. It will then, in turn, influence international cinema, notably by inspiring great contemporary directors such as Quentin Tarantino.
SHOOTER OF WAR [56’]
The diary of a Maori Battalion during WW2
During WW2, Major Walter Downs Piiti Wordley kept a diary and took photos of the many heroic and tragic stories befalling the Maori Battalion he was part of.
This film is their story.
DIVAS [52’]
The voices or Arabic music
The "golden age" of culture in the Arab world, which lasted from the 1920s to the 1970s, saw women play a crucial role. They took over music, song, cinema, literature, the radio, and the press, and thrilled and enthralled diverse peoples, from Baghdad to Casablanca.
These women, some of whom remain giants in their own right, are symbols of a bygone era but also models and sources of inspiration for many contemporary Arab artists.
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.
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.
SCIENCE FICTION REVOLUTION [5x52’]
They invented a new world in the '80s
Tracking major theatrical releases and forgotten gems, this series explores the sci-fi movies of the ‘80s.
At that time, the genre experienced a real revolution with films such as “Blade Runner”, “E.T.”, “Back to the Future”, or “Terminator”. The decade proved pivotal for the many skill sets involved and an infinite source of inspiration for today’s artists and filmmakers.
The people who built these legendary worlds—storytellers, visual effects artists, set designers, and producers—tell us how they materialized their ideas in films that dazzled spectators.
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.
UMA THURMAN, HOLLYWOOD'S SILENT WARRIOR [52’]
An independent cinema icon
Uma Thurman first made a name for herself in roles of false ingenue before becoming an independent cinema icon and then a standard-bearer of women's revenge.
Here's a look back at this warrior's journey, which has not been without wounds.
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.
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 concentrate 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.
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.