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The Catacombs, a Society Beneath the Cobblestones
Thrill-seekers, photographers, painters and historians… several hundred people descend into the 300 kilometres of tunnels formed by the catacombs of Paris on a regular basis.
With its customs, culture and means of communication – as well as the tensions between the different communities - the cat...
The Cep: a wonderful apparition
A film introducing us to the cep mushroom, an autumnal treasure: from the latest scientific discoveries to its social and economic implications, by way of the culinary aspect, the film leads us through a poetical investigation of the mysteries of this legendary fungus.
Eric, an erudite ...
The high road to Kilkenny – Early Music from Ireland
Perfomance of The Musicians of Saint-Julien in Celtic lands, “The high road to Kilkenny” combines refined, “highbrow” pieces along with an entertaining repertoire of songs in Gælic and dances from the Irish Baroque.
Ancient Celtic music carries great mystery. Wherever you look at it, i...
The invitation from Catalonia to the Camargue
In this film we set off to discover two exceptional regions steeped in tradition: Catalonia and the Camargue. Two hunters will share their experiences and be confronted, in turn, with a biotope unknown to them, living in total immersion alongside their host.
The Magic of Sweets
“Roudoudous”, “crocodiles”, “white pearls” or multicoloured lollipops… there are more than 400 varieties of sweets in France. Confectionery is all about nostalgia and feeling good. Some adults are still kids at heart, and perpetuate the magic of sweets from generation to generation through their cre...
The mullet: a misunderstood genius
Given the scarcity of "noble" species such as sea bass, fishermen are turning to a new target: the mullet. In culinary circles, it’s made a place in the greatest Parisian restaurants, with Alain Ducasse and the sushi masters! The mullet, the old misunderstood genius, has become “Fish 2.0”!
What give...
THE MYSTERY OF AURORA BOREALIS
It tells the story of two scientists who decided to leave for the great north, to film northern lights in 3D. Jean Mouette works at the Institute of Astrophysics in Paris and has been hunting the deep space for years photographing galaxies and solar eclipses in the four corners of the planet. Thier...
The Nuremberg of Communism: Autopsy of a Stillborn Trial
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Bukovsky attempted to set
up a court to judge the crimes of communism. Currently entrenched in his house
in Cambridge and harassed by the British courts in a sordid sex case (possibly
engineered by the FSB), he shares with us the untold story o...
The wild boar, myths and realities
The proliferation of wild boars is posing serious problems, including damage to crops, road collisions and health risks. This film alternates between spectacular hunting scenes and interviews with scientists in order to take stock of current and future issues, such as the reasons for this population...
The Wind Laughs in the Cornfields: portrait of Maurice Joffo
Born of Jewish parents of Russian origin, Maurice Joffo, brother of the author of the bestseller "A Bag of Marbles", tells of his childhood and adolescence in occupied France, his life and his amazing journey to becoming the wealthy 87-year old man that he is today.
From his flight to the Free Zone ...
