Documentaries
Dostoïevski, the Writer of Souls
A fascinating journey into the turbulent life of one of the greatest geniuses of world literature.
This documentary explores the life and work of Fyodor Dostoevsky through an intimate and spiritual lens. It retraces the hardships he endured—from his sentence to a Siberian prison camp to his lifel...
Help, My Children Refuse to Leave Home!
"Tanguys" are young adults who still live with their parents. In France, there are nearly 1.3 million of them. We followed Jonathan, Maxime, and Marie-Aude as they went about their daily lives. Whether employed or unemployed, and often single, they have returned to the family home after a breakup, a...
Home Jacking: Terror at Home
It has become celebrities’ worst nightmare: home-jacking. Over the past months, figures such as Vitaa, Nikos Aliagas, Bruno Guillon, and Jean-François Piège have all been targeted in their own homes, often while present, by criminals — frequently very young and particularly violent. The loot can rea...
MOTHER GENEVIÈVE AND HER SISTERS
“Unusual,” “disconcerting,” even “insolent.” There is no shortage of adjectives to describe the work and personality of Marcelle Gallois, a brilliant young woman with a rebellious spirit who continued to stand out for her talent when she entered the Monastery of Saint Louis du Temple in Paris in 191...
Northern France: The New Holiday Trend
Who would have bet that the Nord–Pas-de-Calais would one day rival the French Riviera? Mild weather, warm hospitality, and affordable prices—this region is experiencing unprecedented popularity. In 2023, it reached a record 16 million overnight stays.
On the Opal Coast, a campsite is offering price...
Repatriates from Indochina, recovered memories
Noyant-d’Allier, a small village in the Bourbonnais region, began receiving repatriates from Indochina in the mid-1950s. This massive influx profoundly changed the history of this rural commune. These repatriates recount their arrival, their life in Noyant-d’Allier, their struggle for recognition of...
SWOT Satellite: Monitoring Water, Saving the Planet
A Water Dream for 2100: An Engaging Investigation into the Future of Water Worldwide.
From the San Pedro River in Arizona to Lake Ihotry in Madagascar, via the legendary Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, this documentary takes a human-scale approach to assess water resources, explore concrete solutio...
The Amiens Grande Réderie: Bargains and Good Cheer Everywhere
For all flea market lovers, collectors, bargain hunters, insiders or casual visitors, this is the Sunday not to miss.
Every second Sunday of April since 1909, the Grande Réderie d’Amiens brings together around 2,000 exhibitors spread over 15 kilometres of sidewalks and nearly 100,000 visitors.
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Walibi: The Technology Behind Thrill Roller Coasters
The Walibi park in Belgium has been renowned for its roller coasters for 50 years. Each year, it welcomes 1.7 million visitors in search of thrills and adrenaline. This unique expertise has been successfully exported across Europe, particularly to France.
How were the roller coasters of the kanga...
