Highlights
A world of extreme sports
Léo Urban, the Tarzan of the cities and star of parkour, has set himself the goal of becoming the best athlete in his discipline.
He learns from the maestros of weightlessness and extreme sports to perfect his training and overcome his last mental and physical barriers.
STALINGRAD [3x52’]
The turning point of World War II
The battle for Stalingrad was the bloodiest decisive combat in the war of annihilation unleashed by Hitler. It cost the lives of at least one million German and Red Army soldiers and Soviet civilians.
Stalingrad marked a psychological turning point in the Second World War since the defeat of the 6th Army shocked many Germans into realizing that, despite all the propaganda, the war would be lost.
This series portrays how the catastrophe came about and what the horrific consequences of this battle were for the soldiers and inhabitants of the city.
SALEM, HALLOWEEN CAPITAL OF THE WORLD [26’]
The celebration awakens the ghosts of the past
Every October, Salem transforms itself for Halloween. Witches, costumes, rituals, and parades draw more than a million visitors from around the globe.
The city, which owes its reputation to the famous witch trials of the 17th century, is the scene of popular fervor that lies somewhere between memory and commerce.
A SNAIL’S EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY [52’]
So far away from home
In the middle of the North Atlantic, a small group of grey snails is born on a windswept cliff in the Faroe Islands.
Still translucent and tiny, they must learn to survive in a new world as their native land is continental Europe, thousands of kilometers away.
Who could have predicted that these slimy little creatures, whose speed is near zero, could have an exciting life?
THE PEOPLES OF NORTH VIETNAM [52’]
A mosaic of cultures
The far north of Vietnam is home to various small ethnic groups with different languages, lifestyles, and clothing styles. They often live in isolation in this magnificent mountainous region, trying to keep their traditions alive by wearing splendid costumes that distinguish the groups.
Rehahn is a photographer who has settled in the country and opened a gallery where all his work is collected. He has made the diversity of traditional costumes his favorite subject.
Once again, he heads north on a colorful journey to document and bear witness to these remote ethnic groups.
BECKENBAUER, THE KAISER [90’]
The ultimate tribute
Franz Beckenbauer is one of the greatest names in world soccer, a winner of every trophy.
Several international football stars talk about who he was for them: a role model, a big brother, a reassuring guide, a comrade, a coach, a teammate, a friend.
Using never-before-seen archives, this series also traces the history of the Federal Republic of Germany since 1945, the year Beckenbauer was born.
THE REALM OF ANTS [52’]
United to survive
In the garden of a country house, a colony of Rufibarbis ants wakes up after the winter.
In the six months from spring to autumn, it faces the age-old challenge of survival.
The hard workers, the dedicated soldiers, and the precious queen join forces to meet the demands of reproduction and to fight the dangers of theft, slavery, or flooding.
THE SECRETS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN [3x52’]
A window into nature’s evolution
Because it is susceptible to the consequences of global warming, the Mediterranean Sea has recently become the focus of scientific attention.
What do we know about the mechanisms that regulate its ecosystems and biodiversity?
This series focuses on three areas where animal and plant species have adapted in surprising and unprecedented ways, giving researchers a window into nature’s evolution.
MATTHEW PERRY, THE ONE WE MISS [52’ or 70’]
An actor who marked an entire generation
This film delves into Matthew Perry's life and career, spanning from his early years to his breakthrough as the unforgettable Chandler Bing in the hit series Friends.
With the help of numerous excerpts and archive footage, we retrace his film roles, his struggle with personal demons, particularly his addiction problems, and the challenges he overcame right up to his tragic end.
A poignant tribute to an actor who marked an entire generation.
RADICAL RIGHT, CONQUERING WASHINGTON [52’]
An invisible strategy
Challenging abortion, storming Capitol Hill, soaring racist violence... Never has the American radical right been so powerful and visible.
Donald Trump is to blame, obviously, but not exclusively.
For over thirty years, a conservative minority has been working in the shadows to impose its vision. Today, they are reaping the rewards. Their victories are the culmination of a well-thought-out, methodical strategy skillfully organized around a political and judicial system that they have learned to exploit to their advantage.
PHU QUOC, THE PEARL OF VIETNAM [52’]
An episode from the series
FLAVORS
Situated South-East of the Gulf of Thailand and facing Cambodia, Phu Quoc is, in fact, a Vietnamese island.
Thanks to its beauty, Phu Quoc is a first-choice destination. Long preserved and protected, it has remained authentic with its fishermen, Nuoc-Mam, pepper, and, more recently, its pearl culture.
All this gives the island the image of an eternal Vietnam that can address the future while preserving its soul.
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.