Highlights
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.
THE FOOD THAT BUILT ASIA [9x30’]
From domestic to international fame
This entertaining and informative series explores some of Asia's most iconic dishes and their journey to domestic and international fame.
We unpack the history, culture, cooking, and challenges behind each recipe and find out how these culinary treasures have endured the test of time.
ANIMAL DESTINIES [8x52’]
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.
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.
STEALTH AIRCRAFT, THE ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY [52’]
The new stakes of modern warfare
Since World War II, the best aeronautics engineers have been obsessed with remaining invisible to radars. Their research has led to unprecedented technological advances.
With the emergence of stealth aircraft, the way of waging war has evolved.
Mastering the technology of invisibility is the guarantee to strike fast and hard.
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.
SEPIA, THE ODYSSEY OF A CUTTLEFISH [52’]
Adventurous tentacles
Like Nemo, the fish Sepia is a tiny cuttlefish that sets off to meet odd characters and discover astonishing landscapes.
As she explores the ocean, Sepia finds herself drawn into a major migration of marine animals on a colorful journey that brings together singular protagonists such as a seal, tiny sparkling shrimp, and strange tree-shaped corals.
SPILLOVER [90’]
Fighting the future pandemics
Covid-19 has officially claimed at least six million lives so far. Yet, researchers predict that this could be just the beginning, as at least 10,000 other viruses can potentially infect humans.
However, up to now, these pathogens have only reproduced in animal hosts. Species extinction directly triggers epidemics, making the fight for more biodiversity an absolute necessity.
Fearless virus hunters are on the frontline in Malaysia, Cambodia, Congo, and Europe to protect the world from another pandemic.
KROOS [115’]
The heart and mind of Real Madrid
Toni Kroos is a phenomenon.
Even though he is the most successful and expensive German football player of all times, you barely notice him on the field or in public. He’s modest, introverted and reserved. Yet, he is the heart and mind of Real Madrid, the biggest football club in the world, where show and spectacle are as important as victory.
From Greifswald to Madrid, this film provides unseen images of the life of this atypical athlete and goes behind the scenes of professional football.
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.
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.
MYSTERIOUS HOLY LAND [52’]
The secrets of the fourth monotheist faith
The Holy Land, 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.