Spirituality
The Pope and his world
Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013, and right away cameras followed the new pontiff around the Vatican.
For several months, television crews shared the daily life of the men and women, religious or lay, who work in the service of the pope and the Vatican City.
It also allowed privileged access to the masterpieces of the greatest artists and to visit the majestic St Peter's Basilica in Rome, where Catholics from all over the world congregate.
MONT SAINT-MICHEL [48’]
A thousand-year-old site
Mont Saint-Michel, one of France's most famous treasures, attracts millions of visitors annually.
This film offers an in-depth exploration of this thousand-year-old site, where natural beauty meets architectural wonders.
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.
MYSTERIOUS JERUSALEM [52’]
At the crossroads of Men’s beliefs
Crowds gather from around the world to contemplate and implore the Holy City. Today, Jerusalem is the place of the greatest hopes and the stage of the worst atrocities.
The city is surrounded by many holy sites, such as the Mount of Olives and the Dome of the Rock, home to the "Foundation Rock" for Muslims and once the site of Solomon's temple.
Between myth, reality, and legend, in this interweaving of places and beliefs, Jerusalem is at the heart of many mysteries of humanity.
SAINT-JACQUES [2x52’]
A hiking adventure
Heading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain means leaving behind your job and the comfort of a quiet life.
For these hikers, the adventure will last about two and a half months, with many ups and downs along the way.
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.
But these exceptional works had their 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.
THE MEDIEVAL CITY OF ROCAMADOUR [52’]
The secrets of a pillar of faith
Rocamadour is a breathtaking medieval citadel built on the edge of a cliff in the center of France. Seemingly defying the laws of gravity, it stands at 364 meters, 40 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.
This medieval city owes its fame to the fabulous treasure it conceals.
Nine centuries after its foundation, this film reveals the secrets of a pillar of faith, renown for extraordinary technical feats and legends.