Documentaries
DISCOUNT: Paying the Price
In 1988, there were no discount shops in France; today there are more than 4,300. With inflation, the French are looking for bargains. Stores such as Action, Normal, Netto and Noz are thriving by offering products at low prices. From warehouses in Denmark to shopping centres in France and Belgium, t...
From Father Joffroy to Brother Rosaire
Evangelizing on African soil has long been the mission of the Spiritans.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the parish of Oussouye, in Casamance (southern Senegal), Father Joffroy's letters revive memories of the first baptized.
In this very traditional region, where the kings are sti...
I’m writing to you…
A light-hearted documentary which takes a humorous look at written language in our tumultuous society: has this form of expression completely disappeared or just mutated? Do these changes have an impact on our attitudes and behaviour? To find out, we hear from linguists, a public letter writer and s...
Izieu’s children deportation: Never Forgiven or Forgotten
Through sheer determination, Sabine Zlatin helped to publicise the story of the roundup of the children of Izieu in April 1944 and to make it part of the history of France.
In July 1933, a 27-year-old woman tried to kill herself with a revolver on Boulevard du Montparnasse in Paris. Who was she?...
MADAM ATTORNEY GENERAL
They breathe a breath of modernity into a very male-dominated justice system: in the public prosecutor's office, only a third of prosecutors are women. Committed to this highly responsible and unusual position, they are sweeping away prejudices about a profession that is little-known in France.
P...
MAYAS: the secrets of the last cities
In their own way, Coba, Mayapan and Tulum all played host to the last moments of a civilisation as impressive as it is mysterious.
What do these three cities tell us about the way Mayan societies operated? How does their architecture inform the experts about the scientific knowledge and construct...
NOTRE-DAME: The project of a lifetime
This film tells the story of the 5-year construction project of the century. Previously unseen footage, filmed continuously since the fatal fire in 2019, documents the technological challenges and extraordinary human adventure involved in bringing Notre Dame cathedral back to life and restoring it t...
RAFALE: the secrets of the French military’s top fighter jet
Immerse yourself in the heart of a technological revolution in one of the most powerful combat aircraft in the world.
This documentary highlights the spectacular story of the Rafale, flagship of the French aerospace and defence industry, from its conception in 1986 to the present day. A resoundin...
SO BE IT
Everyone knows him by his stage name: Jésus La Vidange. A Drag King whenever he steps onto the stage, he tries to find his place somewhere between his native Burgundy and Paris. A tender showman with the unmistakable charm of a crooner, he shares with us a glimpse of his intimate journey, where the ...
STAND UP and DOWN
By delving into the heart of Parisian comedy clubs, and giving a voice to those who have made stand-up their raison d'être, we explore the arena of humor and stand-up from a contrasting and unprecedented angle.
Alternating between lightness and depth, this documentary seeks to understand how and ...
