Nature & Environment
Brown gold
Kelp is a type of seaweed that grows in shallow underwater forests.
These algae are as important as trees in capturing carbon dioxide, and they can also be used as a food source.
From France to Chile, this film investigates kelp's history and economic and scientific potential to build a new type of sustainable agriculture, maintain biodiversity or fight global warming.
LIFE AT THE EDGE [30’]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are among the most popular in the United States.
At Yellowstone, hot water gushing out from the earth and colorful microbes are said to signify primeval ecosystem. But the charm of the park also lies with the various animals living there, including the bison, as well as stunning scenery.
Meanwhile, Grand Teton National Park has been described as the most beautiful in the country.
SAINT BRANDON, THE LOST ARCHIPELAGO [52’]
The heavenly islets
The Saint Brandon archipelago, off the coast of Madagascar, is part of Mauritius Island. It’s a shoal of thirty tiny islets, some mostly sandbars.
This lost heaven accommodates only birds and about a dozen fishermen and is so remote that it only appears on a limited number of marine maps.
Saint Brandon is a magical and pristine place under threat, hosting unconventional inhabitants craving an authentic and timeless lifestyle.
SAVING SUMATRA'S BIG 4 [52’]
Threatened by human activity
Sumatra's priceless biodiversity is today threatened by human activity. Elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans, all endemic to the island, are facing extinction.
How to share the land between humans and animals? Can they both be protected? Is there a chance to save these last big representatives of wildlife?
We follow a passionate naturalist, accompanied by elite squads and committed activists, to meet those who dedicate their lives to the animal cause in what remains one of the last natural paradises on earth.
SHUKLAPHANTA, THE OTHER WILD NEPAL [52’]
A successful coexistence between man and animal
The Shuklaphanta Reserve is the first national park created in Nepal in 1973. This area is exceptional on many accounts including its diverse landscapes, hundreds of animal species - 22 of which are critically endangered. It may look like a mix of Europe and Africa yet we are truly in the heart of Asia.
The reserve is a small paradise. Despite human pressure, it has managed to strive and offer the wildlife a safe haven. However, the fragile cohabitation is a daily struggle for associations and park rangers who must raise awareness and educate the people about the advantages of co-existing with Nature.
If the nearby inhabitants’ quality of life improves, the need to plunder the forest will diminish and the kingdom of Shuklaphanta will be able to look forward to a bright future.
THE KINGDOM OF MANASLU [52’]
A natural gem between heaven and earth
In the heart of the Himalayas, the Nepalese region of Manaslu is a natural gem between heaven and earth.
Here, Man and Nature coexist since the dawn of time. Humans and animals have learned to adapt and survive under the most extreme conditions.
These valleys - still secluded not long ago – are opening to the outside world and the local communities try, often successfully, to control these unavoidable mutations and maintain their traditional lifestyle while adjusting to modernity.
THE OTTER, HEATING UP [52’]
Adapting to climate change
After having almost disappeared, the otter has begun to reclaim rivers thanks to the ban on trapping, river clean-up measures, and the protection of its natural habitat.
But a new tragedy threatens its survival: global warming.
THE SEA LEAGUE [52’]
Patagonia's coastline and ocean protection
Former Patagonia CEO Kristin Tompkins shared with her late husband the dream of rewilding Chile and Argentina.
Thanks to their foundation and coordinated work with scientists and the native Kawesquar population, their mission to create a national park is taking a new dimension by extending its reach to Patagonia's fjords and seashores.
THE SEYCHELLES, AN ECOLOGICAL PARADISE [52’]
Where Nature reigns beautifully supreme
The Seychelles are like a collection of postcards. This Garden of Eden, spread over dozens of islands, is the quintessence of a gentle way of life, harmony, and beauty.
Here, Nature reigns supreme. With its sumptuous underwater ecosystems, bird sanctuaries, and renowned nature reserves, the Seychelles is a model of environmental preservation.
Beyond the turquoise lagoons and the glaring light of the Indian Ocean, is a people eager to share their rich and colorful Creole heritage.
2 DEGREES, THREATS TO THE PARIS AGREEMENT [52’]
The climate war in the form of a thriller
Backstage at the Paris Agreement, we meet its important actors and recreate the suspense, tension and all the twists and turns behind the unfamiliar but essential negotiations that were held in December 2015.
What happened away from the public eye that could help us understand the political, economic and social issues of climate change?
With its various characters, its ticking clock and apocalyptic scenarios, this film has all the ingredients of a suspenseful thriller, even if we are facing a frightening reality.
A TORTOISE'S LIFE [52’]
At 82 years, one of the oldest representatives of her species
Near the French Riviera lives Alaïs, an 82-year-old wild tortoise. She is one of the oldest representatives of her species.
Over the years, she has faced numerous threats to her survival, soldiering on through the 20th Century.
As we trace this endearing animal’s journey, from World War II to the recent wildfires that have destroyed her natural habitat, we get to visit breathtaking landscapes and experience close encounters with the local wildlife.
A WILD QUEST IN SCOTLAND [52’]
The fabulous spectacle of nature
This film is an exceptional journey into the rugged Scottish landscapes and its rich fauna.
Laurent Cocherel is a naturalist photographer with a 25 years passion for this country. He takes us to secret places to witness the fabulous spectacle of nature through the seasons: hiding for otters and tetra-lyres; exploring seabirds colonies; diving with seals, sharks and dolphins; approaching deer, eagles and ospreys…
No less than 4 years were necessary to capture rarely filmed scenes of animal life.
ANGELS OF THE JUNGLE [52’]
Why are primatologists mostly women?
Numerous scientists around the world dedicate their lives to the study and protection of primates. They have been inspired by Dian Fossey, Jane Goodall or Biruté Galdikas. But why are they mostly women?
This film introduces us to 9 remarkable primatologists, from the jungles of Borneo and Congo to the lush forests of Madagascar.
They explain the sacrifices they’ve made to do their work, the challenges of field research, but also the incredible bonds they have developped with the objects of their studies.
ANTS! [52’]
Nature’s superpower
They wage wars and administer medicines. They are farmers and graziers. They live in a world of coded communications, strict chains of command, secret poison mixtures and prodigious strength.
They have inhabited our planet for millions of years and yet no living creature seems more alien to us. They are the ants.
With its striking visual images, this groundbreaking filml takes us into a mysterious yet fascinating world.
BAT & MAN [52’]
A mammal that causes leaps in science
Bats were already on earth during the dinosaurs’ era, 60 million years ago, and this incredible species has actually not evolved since.
Today, scientific studies of bats have revealed astonishing discoveries in the fields of bionics, disease prevention and containment which can crossover to the human world.
CHAMBORD, WILDLIFE FOR ALL SEASON [52’]
Beyond architectural feat
In the early 16th century, King François I of France decided to erect his palace on an inhospitable patch of swampy hunting grounds.
That daunting architectural feat provided the stage for key historical events and figures (Leonardo da Vinci, Louis XIV, the French Revolution, World War II...).
But the true treasure of Chambord is beyond its stone walls, in a wooded expanse the size of Paris with its varied and exceptional wildlife.
CHILD IN THE WILD [2x52’]
Unusual pets
This series is about children who have grown up in close contact with nature. Many of them have developed a special relationship with supposedly savage animals, mainly thanks to their parents who work directly with wildlife.
From Brazil to Kenya and Australia, each episode tells stories of youngsters and their attachment to one or more species like a horse, an elephant or even a crocodile.
CITY IN A GARDEN [4x23’]
Life lessons in nature
This series celebrates the Singapore Botanic Gardens as a living heritage. It features stories of people with rich life experiences and connected, in one way or another, with the Gardens.
Their personal stories are inspiring, uplifting, joyful, life-changing, filled with reminiscence and, most importantly, worth retelling for the important lessons they impart.
CLIMATE CHANGE, A TALK WITH THE ANIMALS [11x52’]
Adapt or disappear
The Arctic fox, the reindeer, the Nile crocodile, the tortoise, the hedgehog, the lemur, the forest elephant, the lion, the otter, and the camel have survived for millions of years. Their bodies, shape, color, fur, or scales have adapted to the fluctuating conditions on our planet.
But as global warming accelerates the pace of change, how much longer can our animal friends keep up?
CLIMATE, WHAT HAS CHANGED [2x52’]
Global warming on the field
Climate change is already in action, as evidenced by the disappearing islands and receding shores.
Blind journalist Sophie Massieu sets out to explore the French coasts and inlands to assess the consequences of global warming and meet those who are suffering its consequences.
COSTA RICA NATURE'S ARK [52’]
The country that hosts 5% of known species on earth
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful sanctuary for biodiversity in the world and its richest. Indeed, this small country hosts 5% of all known species on earth, i.e. 1 out of 20.
To grasp what it entails, one should explore its forests, climb its peaks and walk its shores. Only then can you understand the absolute necessity to preserve our natural world.
DEAR PLASTIC [52’]
Our ambiguous relationship with this indispensable material
Since the 1950s, plastic has revolutionized our lifestyles. It is now part of our daily life for good and bad, like the pollution of the oceans and its impact on our health.
Shot as an intimate love-hate letter to plastic, this film questions our ambiguous relationship with this material and comes to the fundamental question: are we ready to do without it?
DISCOVERING LANGKAWI WITH IRSHAD MOBARAK [2x45’]
A naturalist haven
This series is a journey through Langkawi, an enchanting Malaysian archipelago with rich fauna and flora biodiversity found in its forests.
It’s a naturalist haven where one can see stones that are over 1 billion years old, learn more about the fascinating mudskipper, and witness the beauty of the migratory birds.
Find out why the strangling fig tree is so misunderstood, why the mangroves are called "the kings of adaptability", how man and nature live in harmony and why it is important to preserve such a natural heritage at all costs.
Also available as 10x15'
DIVING WITH CROCODILES [52’]
Close encounters on the wild side
Bernie is a television reporter who has covered wars, infiltrated jails and rubbed shoulders with men and women studying the deadliest predators. Adrenaline is his fuel yet he has never felt so vulnerable than when facing a Nile crocodile. It is a formidable killing machine living in Botswana and responsible for over 2,000 deaths every year.
Vince Shacks is a scientist who doesn’t hesitate to risk his life to observe these dangerous predators up close by swimming next to them in the Okavango river.
Bernie will be diving with him along side 5 meters long specimens in an effort to better understand their behavior. An indispensable task in order to make man and crocodile coexist.
EARTH FROM ABOVE [16x52’]
A wonderful and emotional portrait of our planet
Hosted by worldwide famous photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, and inspired by his best-selling book, this prime time documentary series explores the major environmental issues currently at stake.
This is the story of our beautiful, alive but fragile planet told by passionate men and women from all around the world.
Also available as 16x110'
EARTH ODYSSEY [18x24’]
The connection between environment, wildlife, and human beings
This series takes us on an incredible journey to the wildest points of the globe, uncovering the connection between the environment, the wildlife, and the human beings of exotic locales.
In each episode, the show's host, meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, reveals a new destination, ranging from Africa to Indochina and the Middle East, as well as many untamed islands around the world.
We come face-to-face with fascinating native animals - some cute, some dangerous - while learning amazing facts.
EARTH ON EDGE [38x52’]
A round-the-world tour of countries facing climate change
This series talks about countries facing climate change.
People living in Madagascar, in Mexico, or Kenya are suffering from hurricanes, water floods, desertification...
Each film takes us to a different country.
EQALUSUAQ, ON THE TRAIL OF THE HIDDEN PREDATORS [52’]
The salmon run and those awaiting them
In July, in Alaska, millions of salmon run up the rivers. Many are anxiously waiting for them: grizzlies, sea lions, orcas, eagles, sharks... and young divers/photographers.
Paul and Thomas, two marine biologists, are here to live their passion for open spaces and memorable encounters with animals as impressive as extraordinary.
Among all these great predators, there is one in particular they have been on the lookout: the salmon shark.
EUROPEAN BISON, AN ODYSSEY [52’]
Surviving in the last primary forest of the continent
Bison roamed across Europe for hundreds of thousands of years.
A few have survived in Bialowieza in Poland, the last primary forest on the continent.
There are nearly 3,000 of them in this unique ecosystem where space is now running out.
EXTINCTIONS / SAVED FROM EXTINCTION [12x52’]
We thought they were saved
What is the connection between the Californian condor, the Arabian oryx, the African wild dog, the Galapagos marine turtle, the Chinese tiger, and the Polar bear?
The answer is the unprecedented risk of seeing these species vanish once and for all from the face of the Earth after they were once thought to be saved in the past decades.
In this series, we discover the fate of 12 iconic animals facing new dangers and watch the scientific adventures undertaken to save them. Again.
EXTREME LANDS [6x45’]
Overcoming Nature's wrath
When nature rages, humanity excels.
This series explains our planet’s most spectacular natural phenomena and examines human inventions designed to deal with them.
FACING CLIMATE [6x52’]
An alarming future
This series raises the issues of the effects and consequences of global warming on populations. How to anticipate and prevent them? Are we all impacted equally?
From the Netherlands to the Mediterranean basin and Romania, we cover 3 cases with an alarming future, 3 countries strongly impacted by global warming, 3 different kinds of threats to populations, whether urban or rural.
FRANCE, A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME [52’]
Making past and present collide
Imagine traveling back in time: the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris encircled by a mysterious tropical mangrove swamp; the Loire valley rising from a forgotten lagoon; the Mont Saint Michel looming over a smoking volcanic plain.
This spectacular production shows how the wonders of modern France are rooted in its fabulous past. None of the marvels that make the country famous today could have existed without those primal origins.
Using cinematic compositing and matte painting techniques, the present and past collide in a unique film.
FUTUROPOLIS [2x45’]
Mapping the city of tomorrow
More than any city in the world, Singapore is a laboratory for urban development and the best place to figure out how life will look in megacities at the end of the 21st century.
With extensive computer-generated imagery, FUTUROPOLIS explores the concepts, ideas, and innovations required to face the challenges of the coming decades.
It is a thrilling exploration of the city of tomorrow which most likely will be vertical and floating.
HOPEFUL EARTH [8x52’]
Tomorrow energies
This series travels around the world to meet the people who create the energies of tomorrow through unusual ideas.
An extraordinary journey in 8 different countries to unearth imaginative solutions to the present energy and environmental issues.
IBEX, ICON OF THE ALPS [52’]
The Lord of the mountains
The Ibex is an animal emblematic of the Alps.
This film, through some surprising images covering several seasons, teaches us a lot of unknown things about this Lord of the mountains.
It also questions our ability to share the environment with the wild fauna and the respect it is due.
ICELAND, A SANCTUARY FOR PUFFINS [52’]
A particularly endearing sea bird
Every year, after six months spent at sea, the Atlantic puffin returns to the slopes of the Vestmann Islands off the Icelandic coast.
Its exotic appearance and demeanor, sometimes affectionate, other times rowdy but often considered "comical" because of its clumsy gait, make this sea bird particularly endearing.
A national emblem and a tourist attraction, its fate is nevertheless a matter of concern to Icelanders as, for a decade now, pairs have stopped breeding. Faced with this situation, a handful of enthusiasts are mobilizing to save the puffin which represents the identity of an island.
IDITAROD: THE RACE OF A LIFETIME [90’]
The ultimate challenge
The Iditarod is a legendary sled-dog race crossing the whole of Alaska, a distance of 1,700 kms.
Nicolas Vanier, a great lover of the Far North and veteran musher, is famous for his polar exploits in every icebound region of the world.
The Iditarod is his ultimate challenge.
IGUAZU FALLS, BEHIND THE SCENES [52’]
Balancing nature and onlookers
Bordering 3 countries, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina, the Iguazu Falls are considered the most breathtaking in the world and the Iguazu National Park has been designated one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. But with nearly 1 million yearly visitors, it faces quite an ecological challenge.
The Guarani Indians have fallen victims to this booming industry. They had to sell their lands to hotel groups. Nowadays, they eke out a living no longer fishing or hunting but making handicrafts for tourists.
This film is about the men and women trying to preserve the delicate balance between preserving the nature and tending to the visitors’ curiosity.
INTO THE WILD OF BORNEO [52’]
The jungle album
Borneo is an island shared by Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia but, most importantly, part of it is a wildlife sanctuary. Jorge Camilo Valenzuela, a National Geographic animal photographer, explores it to capture the various endemic species in all their splendor.
With over 10 years of experience roaming the world’s jungles in search of the perfect picture, we follow Jorge facing extreme conditions in his quest to seize the essence of the stunning biodiversity found in one of the most remote primary forest of the world.
We discover what it takes to survive for months in such an environment just to get the perfect shots of what nature has to offer in all its diversity and richness, thereby raising our awareness of the need to preserve this unique natural heritage.
LIFE AT THE ZOO: LE PAL [52’]
One the most visited parks in France
Chimpanzees, elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, bears, meerkats, zebras, lemurs, just to name a few.
All kinds of animals from the world over can be admired in this zoological park, located in the heart of Auvergne, one the most visited parks in France.
LIVING ON WILD PLANTS [52’]
Their gustatory and nourishing qualities
Edible wild plants have fed generations of humans over the centuries before falling into oblivion. For a long time, we have come across them at the bend of a path without questioning their usefulness.
Today, we look at these plants in a completely different light because they offer a wonderful opportunity to rethink our diet and our relationship with nature.
Pioneers following in the footsteps of our hunter-gatherer ancestors present the gustatory and nourishing qualities of wild plants.
MIGRATIONS IN DANGER [3x52’]
Man's barriers on animals' routes
Man constantly modifies its environment. He expands on the planet into the most wild and remote places where he erects artificial barriers at the crossroads of migration routes of species in danger of extinction.
These animals must survive at any cost to ensure the future of their species, all their strength is needed to find a passage across man’s path.
MISSIONS OF HOPE [7x52’]
Change actors
From Asia to Latin America, this series takes us around the world to encounter actors committed to sustainable development through active associations or innovative ideas.
Meeting these unique characters allows us to experience their lifestyle and understand what drives them daily in their quest to make a difference.
MOBYDICK: THE OPERATION [52’]
The secrets of the sperm whale
The sperm whale is one of the most impressive and lesser known animals on the planet.
This film is a playful and fascinating investigation into the mysteries that surround these giants of the seas: an ability to defy the laws of physics, their complex social relationships, a technique for long-distance communication and a sophisticated echolocation system.
Thanks to stunning visual sequences, these leviathans from another age have never been filmed so closely in their daily lives.
NATIVE WARS [13x26’]
The battle of Maori people to defend their customary rights
This series is about the tribulations of New Zealand’s Maori dedicated to following in their ancestor’s footsteps by taking physical action to protect their land, mountains, and rivers, and, ultimately, their culture and identity before all is lost.
Kiri Danielle is on a personal mission to clean up dumped rubbish in her hometown of Rotorua and shame the perpetrators by dumping it back on their doorsteps. Phil is prepared to be jailed to clean up the country’s dirtiest lake. Cousins Teina and Wiremu put their lives on the line in rough seas to chain up a stolen national tourist attraction that is rightfully theirs. Rewi is on a crusade to not let native Maori cuisine slide into oblivion against a modern addiction to fast food.
These guardians will stop at nothing to make their world safer, cleaner, greener, and more equitable for the coming generations.
NATURAL PARKS, THE TREASURES OF LIFE [11x52’]
Very unusual guides
Natural parks are a blend of animals, plants, and minerals.
This series is a breath of fresh air, spiced up with unusual interventions. The comical little insects of the "Minuscule" animated saga serve as mischievous guides, inlaid here and there in the images of the "real" wildlife. These insects in CGI tell us, in an offbeat way but with humor and poetry, about the environment in which we live, via the history, geology, fauna, and flora of the most beautiful and protected places in the world.
An original dive into the heart of remarkable territories blessed with an exceptional natural heritage, from the infinitely large to the infinitely small.
NATURE = FUTURE [46x5’]
A source of scientific and technological innovations
Nature is perfect. For 3.8 billion years, it has found sustainable solutions to the problems it encounters. Through biodiversity, it is a source of limitless innovations that we are only beginning to explore.
This series focuses on biomimicry, the study of nature in the service of scientific and technological discoveries.
Each episode highlights a specific application or research.
NATURE SANCTUARIES [4x52’]
All is not lost
Some places on the planet still haven’t been spoiled by human activity.
Renowned for their natural beauty, they represent a heritage worth looking after for future generations.
This is a unique series thanks to its positive angle, beautiful images, surprising information, and many anecdotes about fauna and ecosystems untouched by human intrusion.
NATURE’S CLASSROOM: AN AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK ADVENTURE [52’]
Beautiful lessons from nature
Esther and Myrdhin are the daughter and son of a film-making couple who have been working all over the planet for more than 20 years.
When they realise that they wouldn’t be able to enjoy their profession and see their kids growing up at the same time, they decide to swap Europe for Africa and Australia and for a living classroom without walls, in direct contact with nature.
The children will learn beautiful lessons about the flora and fauna with their parents teaching them how to approach and observe any number of animals.
NORIN'S ARK [5x52’]
The wildlife veterinarian
Norin Chai, a brilliant veterinarian, has been working for more than 20 years to protect wildlife all over the world.
In each episode, he comes to the rescue of an endangered animal in a critical situation: in Central America, an infectious disease is spreading through a population of sloths, in Indonesia orangutans are suffering from an unexplained illness…
This series will move and inspire you by revealing the beauty of the living world.
OSO, WILD VISIONS FROM ASTURIAS [52’]
In the footsteps of the brown bears
This film is an immersive exploration of the breathtaking wild environment of the Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, to meet brown bears.
We discover their natural, primitive environment where flora and fauna make up an unspoiled ecosystem. The steep slopes of the mountain range are also home to gray wolves, capercaillie, deer, mountain goats, griffon vultures and black woodpeckers.
SAVANNAH REBIRTH [52’]
The cycle of life
In the African savannah, an elephant dies.
Little by little, thousands of animal guests converge to feast on the fortuitous carcass which also becomes a cradle for other species. The splendid images make us forget death and show the wonders of an ecosystem in action. And, by turning back the clock, we see the dead giant coming back to life before our eyes.
This film is a striking spectacle, one of natural recycling where the death of one gives life to others.
SAVING THE CHIMPS [52’]
A sanctuary for broken primates
How did Bobby, the gentle chimpanzee, manage to pull through after years caged up in isolation in biomedical labs? How did "space chimp" Emily, trained to test space capsules and rockets, survive her stressful NASA training program?
Appalled by such treatment, Carole Noon decided to help discarded apes and created the sanctuary “Save the Chimps”, a unique site in Florida and home to over 300 chimpanzees.
SECRETS FROM THE END OF THE WORLD [52’]
A place frozen in time
6.000 years ago, men colonized the remote Southern part of Patagonia, the last virgin part of the planet global warming had just freed from the embrace of the ice.
For a long time, nothing disturbed the development of the 2 tribes that inhabited it, the Selknam and the Yamanas. Until the arrival of the first Europeans in the 19th century, they kept alive traditions that go back to the mists of time and that are the delight of archaeologists.
Ushuaia, the capital, has kept an essential characteristic of that time: isolation.
SLOVENIA, LAND OF THE BEAR [52’]
The secrets of a successful cohabitation
In Slovenia, on the edge of the last primary forests in Europe, man and bear coexist in peace. This small country has become a model in this respect. The animal has even inspired a rich and colourful folklore.
How did the Slovenians manage to live in harmony with the plantigrade? Breeders, researchers and even artists show us the way in a country where nature and traditions are still very much intertwined.
Over the seasons, this film crosses the paths of bears and humans in a magnificent and incredibly well-preserved ecosystem.
SOMEWHERE ON EARTH [51x52’]
Timeless and beautiful places
SOMEWHERE ON EARTH brings us to timeless and beautiful places, untouched by man, where the daily lifestyle of women, men and children unwinds naturally, unaffected by time.
The inhabitants of these exceptional territories invite us to share their world, their stories, their everyday lives and their memories.
THE CALL OF THE BLUE [27x26’]
The protection of the marine environment
This series delves into the environmental issues of the Corsican coastline and, more broadly, the protection of the marine environment.
Each episode is about a particular territory and meets fishermen, divers, and biologists who are all passionate about the sea and its challenges.
THE EARTH'S WRATHS [4x52’]
Tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions
This series looks at the origins of natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, or volcanic eruptions and how to limit their impact.
THE FORGOTTEN FOREST [52’]
A mammoth reforestation endeavour
In the beginning, the green Atlantic Forest stretched from Northern Brazil to Argentina. Then settlers came and trees toppled before an onslaught of stone, concrete, steel and plastic. Finally, only isolated patches remained.
Now, all that is changing thanks to women and men of good will who are set on breathing new life into the decimated forest. As an entire population devotes its efforts to a unique program of reforestation, life fills green islands of fragmented forest.
Before our eyes, wildly colorful batrachians, howler monkeys and sloths rebuild an ecosystem thought lost forever.
THE PLANET OF TREES [24x26’]
Man's roots
Each tree species is unique, from the venerable oaks in Western forests to the emblematic baobabs of Africa, from the olive trees of the Mediterranean to the exotic palm trees.
Trees have accompanied man since the dawn of time, providing food, healing, shelter, and wood for fire or building materials. However, this relationship is contradictory, moving from symbolic respect to senseless destruction.
In each episode, several personalities, from scientists to park rangers, expose a species, from its characteristics to its history and what it brings to man.
THE SCIENTISTS AND THE MYSTERIOUS ARCHIPELAGO [52’]
The marine species of Wallis and Futuna
After a few weeks of sailing along the coast of Tahiti, a new challenge awaits the crew and scientists of the schooner TARA in the waters of Wallis and Futuna: identifying the numerous marine species of the archipelago.
A complete inventory has not been carried out in the past 40 years and it could provide valuable information for the local population.
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE GARDEN [52’]
In a garden, an incredible biodiversity thrives
Every garden is home to thousands of creatures, with hundreds of tiny dramas playing out as part of a wider story: the tale of an ecosystem shaped by the imagination of a creator, the gardener, whose work produces a living, constantly evolving tableau.
In a kitchen garden or orchard, in flower beds, at the bottom of a pond or high in the treetops, an incredible biodiversity thrives. Day and night, winter through summer, insects, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians feed, hunt, breed and seek refuge in the garden. Unseen, they live together, sometimes clashing, other times helping one another.
THE SEED WAR [52’]
Fighting for food independence
Are seeds a commodity or a vital resource to be shared for the benefit of Humanity like the water we drink or the air we breathe?
Soon, farmers might lose the right to plant their own seeds. Indeed, in Europe, a regulation is emerging which will impose strict controls on the use of agricultural seeds. Behind this appropriation stand five corporations already governing half of the seeds market and looking to spread their stranglehold even further.
This film travels from India to France, and even the polar circle, to unveil a silent and unknown war whose outcome is critical for all of us: that of our food independence.
THE SUNKEN FOREST [52’]
The distress of dry land animals
Once a year, while the waters of the Amazon are at their lowest, a deluge of unprecedented violence falls on the forest. Within a few months it will be drowned under almost 30 meters of water, with only the top of few trees poking out.
The forest animals’ survival is at stake. Some take refuge on treetops, others go in search of the last dry lands while more than a few are stranded by the rising water. As solid ground habitat narrows, that of fish or pink dolphins extends to infinity. All must learn to live in a sunken forest.
This film tells a mesmerizing and unforgettable story replete with competition, anguish, danger and courage.
THE UNTAMED LOIRE [52’]
The river and its wildlife
From a tiny mountain stream to the open estuary, the Loire river reveals many faces along its 1,000km course. Now better protected than ever, its banks are seeing the return of several species long disappeared, such as the beaver or the stork, but also newcomers like the catfish or the coypu.
During springtime, floods become essential to life as well as extremely destructive. Will the kingfishers and bee-eaters be able to lay eggs without seeing their burrows flooded? Will the shrews and beavers find new territories when the water level finally drops?
This film unveils one of the last wild rivers through the lives that populate its shores and waters.
TREASURES OF THE SWAMPS [52’]
Exceptional landscapes
Marshes are mysterious, bewitching and poetic preserved spaces full of treasures. These wetlands, reclaimed from the sea or rivers, have been developed and exploited by man over the centuries.
These fragile ecosystems have become havens of peace and shelter natural riches.
This film explores exceptional landscapes in France.
TREES: A GLOBAL SUPERPOWER [52’]
Much more than mere static and lonely plants
Trees, these earthly giants, far from being mere static and lonely plants, actually feel a wide range of emotions. They are sensitive to pain, selfless towards the weaker trees, and capable of memorizing data and sharing it with other trees.
In light of the latest discoveries from the botanical, forest ecology and "plant neurobiology” worlds, we are invited to enter the realm of these mysterious ecosystems and their wonderful treasures which we are only now just starting to understand.
TWENTY MASTERPIECES OF NATURE [20x26’]
Unusual guides to the most beautiful natural parks in the world
This series is a guided tour to the most beautiful natural parks where few people ever get to set foot, such as Brazil’s Iguazu Falls, Canada’s Waterton Lakes or Madagascar’s lunar landscapes.
Our guides have distinctive occupations such as veterinarian, biologist, forest ranger, dog handler, firefighter, even astronaut but they all share a dedication to preserving our natural heritage. They are unstoppable, working through tropical downpour, in freezing temperatures on the highest snowcapped peaks, or under the scorching sun.
Despite being nature’s greatest threat, humanity can also be its best protector.
Also available as 10x52'
USA, THE MOST DANGEROUS COUNTRY IN THE WORLD [90’]
Extreme natural events
Hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tornados, floods…
This film highlights the vulnerability of the USA in the face of extreme natural events.
Quite aware of the risks threatening their cities, often underestimated by the population at large, some men and women are preparing for the worse.
WELCOME TO THE NEW PARIS ZOO [52’]
Reinventing the experience
The Paris Zoo is about to open its doors to the public after 2 years of major renovation in order to invent a new kind of zoo.
This film tells the story of an animal arriving at the zoo or a particular event from the animal’s perspective.
We keep close to the animal, sharing its moments of stress or well-being with a veterinary and a caregiver helping us to decipher and explain its behaviour.
WELCOME TO THE NEW PARIS ZOO [10x26’]
Reinventing the experience
The Paris Zoo is about to open its doors to the public after 2 years of major renovation in order to invent a new kind of zoo.
Each episode tells the story of an animal arriving at the zoo or a particular event from the animal’s perspective.
We keep close to the animal, sharing its moments of stress or well-being with a veterinary and a caregiver helping us to decipher and explain its behaviour.
WHO OWNS NATURE? [96’]
A dramatic alpine play
Who owns nature? Are we, as humans, its protectors or destructors?
Mountain goats, bellowing stags, a pack of wolves, forest rangers, farmers, wildlife biologists, hunting opponents, and hunters are all protagonists in a dramatic alpine play.
How should humans deal with nature and wild animals today?
WILD ALPS [52’]
A secret universe away from the madness of men
The Alps remain today one of the last wild territory in Europe.
Over thousands of years, the various animals here have developed the ability to thrive within an unfriendly yet magnificent environment. Here, the beauty of the fauna is only matched by the diversity of its species.
Following in the footsteps of three young animal photographers, this film invites us to discover a secret and silent universe where wilderness hides away from the madness of men.
WILDLIFE DEFENDERS [7x23’]
On the front lines of the war against an illegal trade
This series takes us to the front lines of the war against the multi-billion dollars illegal wildlife trade, fast becoming a major contributor to the world’s biodiversity loss.
We wander into the world’s most ancient rainforests to witness the battles being fought by Malaysia's Wildlife Department.
These men and women are on the trail with the dangerous task of capturing, relocating and protecting animals faced with extinction.
WINGS OF FREEDOM [52’]
Teaching eagles to fly
How to teach the pyrargues eagles to fly when they have been bred in captivity and never used their wings?
This is Jacques Olivier's call. With his paraglider, he accompanies these majestic birds first flight towards freedom.
This film is infused with emotions and accompanied by striking images of the stunning summits of the Mont Blanc.
WOLF WALK [90’]
Leaving the pack
What happens to the wolves that leave the pack and how do they survive?
For months, we followed Jean-Michel Bertrand as he conducts a real investigation to understand why young wolves leave the territory where they were born and how these adventurers explore new horizons.
This journey is like a road movie through the most remote regions of the Alps.
WOMEN AND ANIMAL [3x52’]
Lives of passion
These 3 films feature unique women who dedicate their lives to the study and protection of wildlife in Africa.
These scientists spent a lifetime on the field to fulfill their passion for species such as hyenas in Kenya, cheetahs in Namibia, or chimpanzees in Congo.
They help us understand their fascination with these animals.
THE DAY OF THE WOLF [26’]
Fear has switched side
Intelligent and tireless, the wolf reigns over all other predators in the northern hemisphere.
Once the most common mammal on earth, he has been hunted for centuries and its ranks have dwindled under man’s pressure. Consequently, wolves retreated to deep wild forests or in the desolated plains of Siberia and Northern America. The steppes of Mongolia are where the largest concentration can be found. Here, nomads proudly claim they descend from the Great Blue Wolf.
Today, fear has switched side. Indeed, the animal tries to stay clear of man.