Documentaries
The Fight of the Indomitable
Threats of bankruptcy, forced demolition, the disappearance of public services, the liquidation of small businesses or heritage landmarks… Sometimes life seems to play tricks on us, and certain battles appear lost from the start… David versus Goliath… except for a handful of indomitable people who h...
The Giant Campsite Awakens
The Vieux Port campsite in Messanges, in the Landes region, is Europe’s largest campsite.
In the week leading up to its reopening after the winter closure, all teams are on high alert, putting the finishing touches in place to welcome the first holidaymakers.
The campsite has been run by the s...
The Second Life of Factories
The gradual deindustrialization of our cities has left behind strange scars: warehouses, factories, mills, and abandoned sites. These remnants reveal the story of a bygone industrial past. There are nearly 4,000 industrial wastelands in France, covering over 100,000 hectares. Rich with small or gran...
Tiger Mosquitoes: The War Is On
Arriving in France in 2004 from the deep forests of Southeast Asia via the international trade of used tyres, the tiger mosquito has now fully colonised the country.
This tiny 5-millimetre insect, easily recognisable by its black and white stripes, is now established in 78 French departments in 2...
When Love Defies Age
A significant age gap in a couple is not always easy to manage, and the judgment of others can be hard to endure.
Women in relationships with much younger men are often stigmatised. Labelled as “cougars” or “MILFs,” older women who are with partners twenty years—or even ten years—their junior are f...
Behind the Scenes of Retail Megazones
On the outskirts of our cities, dotted with car parks and roundabouts, retail zones attract thousands of customers every weekend who come to fill their trolleys at hypermarkets, shop in stores, and also spend a family afternoon strolling around. In France, 7 out of 10 purchases are made in these “te...
Children Like No Others: Their Fight to Get Through It
France has just under 12 million children. Some of them, from a very early age, already face major difficulties. Between extraordinary daily lives and unique moments, this documentary explores the lives of children who are doing everything they can to get through it.
Codi, 8 years old
On the day o...
City Fairs, Country Fairs
Every year, France’s major fairs attract hundreds of thousands of curious visitors and enthusiasts. At the heart of these bustling events are those for whom the fair is more than just an appointment. Inventors, breeders, and market traders… all have a lot at stake during these few days of exhibition...
Employing People with Disabilities
Often excluded from school, young adults with disabilities struggle to find their place in the workforce. Only 0.5% of people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities are employed in mainstream work environments.
Yet some are determined to challenge preconceived notions and fight for inclusion...
