Highlights
Where all of nature comes to seek refuge
Imagine a place on earth where coral reefs thrive; where 75% of known organisms dwell; where sharks and giant sea turtles are born peacefully; where species that were believed to be extinct make a comeback; and where all of that is protected by an animist population whose thousand-year-old values and commitment allow for a harmonious cohabitation with nature.
There is such a place on earth, it is called Mayalibit Bay, a small lagoon on the island of Waigeo, in the Southwest Papua province of eastern Indonesia.
IN THE LAND OF THE BLACK BEE [52’]
The turbulent life of a swarm
On the gentle slopes of a mountain, between the green ferns, sits a hive inhabited by hundreds of little black bees.
Through the four seasons, this film follows the life of a swarm from the inside. We witness the awakening in the spring, the rearing of new queens, the nuptial flight of the virgin queens and the subsequent ban of bumblebees, the massacre of the males, the pollination, and then, little by little, with the coming of winter, the return to the great sleep.
This film is an epic story set in a tiny wooden box.
LADY DI, THE WOMAN WHO CHOSE THE WRONG LIFE [100’]
In search of happiness
What could have led Diana to marry Charles, to enter this world of pretense, and to then want to escape it?
Despite what she endured, the “Princess of Hearts” had the astonishing ability to rebel and go to war against the British Crown, where she was destined to remain an afterthought until the end of time.
Even before her tragic death, Lady Diana had become a true icon of the people; she remains so today.
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.
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.
CONFLICTS & VERDICTS [52x26’]
Inspired by real-life events
There's a quick and easy alternative to overcrowded courts: arbitration. Regulated by law, this procedure allows disputes to be settled by a professional arbitrator whose decision is enforceable.
Inspired by real-life events, each episode follows the trial of a case between two parties: a neighborhood problem, a contentious inheritance, unfair dismissal, bullying at school, or a consumer scam. These are just some disputes that plague everyday life if they are not resolved swiftly.
During these hearings, the arbitrators must sort out the facts to bring out the truth and reach the fairest decision possible.
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.
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.
PHU QUOC, THE PEARL OF ASIA [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. Having long been preserved and protected, it has remained very 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 knows how to address the future while preserving its soul.
THE NAKED WORLD [10x48’]
Cultural perspectives on the body
Why is our body the object of so much controversy? Why do some cultures have a more open approach to nudity than others?
This series answers these questions as we travel around the world to meet some colorful characters.
SCIENCE FICTION REVOLUTION [5x52’]
They invented a new world in the '80s
Tracking major theatrical releases and forgotten gems, this series explores the sci-fi movies of the ‘80s.
At that time, the genre experienced a real revolution with films such as “Blade Runner”, “E.T.”, “Back to the Future”, or “Terminator”. The decade proved pivotal for the many skill sets involved and an infinite source of inspiration for today’s artists and filmmakers.
The people who built these legendary worlds—storytellers, visual effects artists, set designers, and producers—tell us how they materialized their ideas in films that dazzled spectators.
AMERICA AT WAR [90’]
All-out military intervention
The world is in the grip of numerous conflicts, both ongoing and in the making, all of which share a common denominator: America's involvement. And yet, not all of these countries are on America's doorstep.
But is there such a thing as a conflict in which America is absent?