Crime & Military
On board a nuclear-powered submarine
On board the Vigilant, one of France's 4 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, men and women are working in the greatest secrecy.
This ultra-sophisticated vessel is capable of diving to a depth of 400 meters and staying undetected for several months.
Its highly qualified and trained crew regularly embarks on missions in real conditions.
AVIATOR [2x52’]
Masters of the sky
From inside the cockpit, a flight is no longer exactly the same.
This series focuses not only on pilots but also on the mythical planes that have graced our skies.
During a flight aboard one of these extraordinary aircraft, we discover the reality, the complexity, and the ingenuity of the machines and the men who work in this world driven by passion.
BLACK NIGHT IN PARIS [52’ or 90’]
An indelible trauma
Police officers, first-aid workers, and victims tell us about the course of events that occurred on the fatal evening of November 13, 2015.
We follow each stage of this murderous night, from the attacks at the Stade de France, the shootings at the terraces of bars and restaurants in the 11th district, to the bloodbath at the Bataclan. 3D images help understand the events and their preparation.
The film also looks at Salah Abdeslam's arrest in Molenbeek, Belgium, and the attack on Brussels airport, which shed new light on the terrorist networks operating between France and Belgium.
Also available as a 90'
BLOODSHED ON THE RIVIERA, THE TERROR ATTACK IN NICE [54’]
86 dead and 458 wounded
On July 14, 2016, at 10 pm, fireworks illuminate the city of Nice. Tens of thousands of onlookers came to watch the festivities on the Promenade des Anglais. The show is breathtaking, and the atmosphere is friendly. But it will not last.
A truck rams through the crowd, spreading terror and chaos. The attack leaves 86 dead and 458 wounded.
Four years later, through the accounts of direct witnesses and families of victims and thanks to a thorough investigation, this film looks back at the circumstances of the tragedy.
CRIME SCENE SOLVERS [60x52’]
A macabre jigsaw puzzle
When tackling a crime, an investigator’s only solution is to make the clues talk. There is no such thing as a perfect crime since the culprit always leaves traces behind him.
This series twist is to lay out all the evidence involved in the story in a CSI forensics lab, staged very esthetically.
In each episode, clues are presented like scattered pieces of a macabre jigsaw puzzle. Gradually, the viewer comes to understand the part played by each in the investigation, until finally the truth is revealed.
DEADLY SOULS [6x52’]
Deciphering serial killers
Serial killers strike without mercy or remorse. What makes them tick? What drives them to kill?
A no-nonsense former US Police captain alongside a renowned British forensic psychologist re-examine the case files to some of the world’s most infamous serial killers. Our psychologist analyses their twisted minds, while our tough-as-nails cop offers insight into the men and women who hunt them down.
Together, they give us a new understanding of what causes certain dark souls to kill in the cruelest ways.
DEATH AND THE SOLDIER [52’]
The ultimate sacrifice
What is death to a soldier? Why is he willing to sacrifice his life? How can one prepare to die or to kill? How do newly enlisted men experience their first battles?
This film is not about the merits of that profession or a military or anti-militarist manifesto. It’s an attempt to penetrate the psyche of soldiers confronted with the idea of death. Their own, that of their comrades as well as their foes.
DOLORES [4x52’]
The becoming of a murderer
Jean Rambla was six years old when his sister was abducted in front of him before she was killed.
Since then, he has been haunted by this dramatic event, leading him to become, later in life, a women killer himself.
This four-part mini-series tells the chilling story of a man whose anger transformed him into a time bomb that no one has foreseen.
GAIALAND [4x52’]
Another world is possible
In the 80's, a group of young idealists, sensing an ecological catastrophe to come, wanted to show that another world was possible.
Guided by a mysterious Amerindian shaman, they lived in teepees in the middle of buildings. Suspected by their families and the press of being manipulated, they started a long ecological march through Europe, which ended in Finland after 10 years of wandering.
ISIS: TERRORISM 2.0 [52’]
How did the World let it emerge?
On November 13, 2015, a new terrorist organization strikes at the heart of a major Western capital: Paris. The toll is terrible giving ISIS an overnight and sinister fame.
What is this terrorist group? Who are its men? Why going after France and the West? How did we let such a monster corner a huge swath of land and thus gain unmatched power? Why is it attracting so many youngsters around the world?
This exceptional film sheds light on the emergence and expansion of a new and disturbing phenomenon: 2.0 terrorism.
KL ENFORCERS [6x30’]
Embedded with he police
This series follows the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Royal Malaysian Police as they carry out their work, from routine inspection to ambushing smugglers to rescuing the victims of human trafficking.
LIFE ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER [56’]
The largest ship in the French Navy
The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is the largest ship in the French Navy.
Longer than 2 football fields, as high as a 20 floors building, it is a floating city with 2,000 inhabitants. It includes a hospital, a post office, and a self-service where 4,000 meals are served each day.
We share the out-of-the-ordinary daily life aboard this ship like no others.
LIVING WITH PTSD [52’]
An invisible disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or war sickness, is now recognized as an injury in its own right, even if it remains an abstract and invisible disease.
Through the testimonies of the wounded and their families, this film retraces soldiers' inner struggles upon their return from war zones.
With the help of an army program, they try to overcome their difficulties to restart a family and civilian life and build the possibility of a peaceful future.
MAFIA AND ITALY, A BLOODY PACT [55’]
Dangerous liaisons
In 1992, the anti-mafia magistrates Falcone and Borsellino were murdered in Palermo, the capital of Sicily. For a long time public opinion believed in a story of revenge; that of Toto Riina who was head of Cosa Nostra, the fearsome Sicilian mafia.
Today, a lawsuit is challenging this hypothesis. Within the Italian state, someone is said to have guided the murders.
With exclusive testimonies from judges, politicians and witnesses under protection, this film reveals several decades of incestuous links between the State and the mafia.
MISSING, THE STORY OF ELOI ROLLAND [6x26’]
The tragic fate of a young expatriate
Eloi Rolland, 18, arrives in New Zealand to learn English and live new experiences away from his parents.
On the evening of March 6, 2020, he leaves his host family, but no one knows where he’s spent the night. The next day, he is spotted at the Britomart station to catch the train to Swanson. He gets off in New Lynn and heads for the intersection of Scenic Drive and Piha Road, his last known location.
At this point, his phone stops ringing for good.
MISSION PROTECTION [20x90’]
The guardian angels of our daily lives
Police officers, firefighters, and military personnel are everywhere, risking their lives for us every day.
To better understand the roles of these everyday heroes, we follow them to the beaches, mountains, and cities where they do extraordinary work.
The rule is simple: treat, help, and save people in distress.
ROME, AN ARMY OF BUILDERS [52’]
The many skills of the legionnaires
All throughout the Gallic Wars, Caesar’s army drew on the power of its military genius to defeat the Gauls.
Once the territories were conquered, the technical skill of the Roman legionnaires was used to build monumental infrastructures like the impressive stone forts that served to protect the borders of the empire.
As an instrument of land conquest and territorial planning, the legion was Rome’s most precious asset.
SPECIAL OPS [6x52’]
In the heart of combat
This series takes us inside armed combat through different missions of the French Special Forces, thanks to CGI and archives of the US Army.
War has never felt so real.
Also available as 6x70'
THE INSIDER [12x52’]
Embedded into elite units
The 13th RDP of the French Special Forces. The SWAT from Miami. The Star & Rescue from Singapore. Each of these structures has its own training and intervention techniques.
In this series, a martial arts expert and renowned stuntman infiltrates these prestigious elite units to offer a unique perspective on the world's best and most secret special forces.
TRUE CRIME ASIA [17x60’]
The darker side of humanity
This series delves deep into the dark corners of the Asian continent, exposing chilling tales of crime, mystery, and the human psyche.
With gripping narratives, expert interviews, and a commitment to uncovering the truth, this anthology is a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts and anyone seeking to understand the darker side of humanity in Asia.
UNEARTHED: ANCIENT MURDER MYSTERIES [6x52’]
History's cold cases
This series brings together the world of forensic anthropology, true crime, and history, enabling us to travel back in time to iconic epochs and re-tell infamous stories through a fresh lens.
Revisiting murder cases from ancient times through to the early 20th century allows us to take a deep dive into history through some of its best-known unsolved crimes.
WARRIOR'S WAY [6x52’]
From birth to the last battle
The warriors are the darkest and most heroic part of many ancient civilizations.
Each episode reveals their ethos, beliefs, values, and religion.
Their training and obedience to their masters are what define these warriors from birth till their last battle.
XDDL, THE FATHER IS THE KILLER [84’]
A family murdered
In April 2011, in France, the bodies of a woman, her four children, and two dogs were found buried under the terrace of their house. Only the body of the father, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a.k.a. XDDL, is missing.
Everything points to him being the executioner of the carefully planned and executed murder of his whole family. But how did this apparently harmless conservative catholic come up with this devil enterprise?
Mixing re-enactments and testimonies, this riveting docudrama revives a criminal affair from the standpoint of the presumed murderer. To this day, XDDL’s whereabouts remain unknown, making this case a real mystery.