Documentaries
ALOHA SPIRIT
Hawaii, an archipelago of eight main islands, is a dream destination for many people. Lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 4000 kilometres from the American coast, it’s best known for its waves and surfing - a sport that’s been elevated to the ranks of a religion. But the other special feature o...
Ischgl, the Ibiza of the Alps
"People come here to ski, but above all to party. It’s the après-ski tradition: we start drinking at 1.30pm and then dance in the clubs until dawn". Twenty-six year old Thomas and his friends have chosen to spend their winter holidays in the Tyrol, in the famous Austrian resort of Ischgl. A small vi...
Moving House: the Big Stress of Summer
In Paris, as elsewhere, summer is synonymous with moving. Every year, 3 million French people relocate, with more than half of them doing so between June and September.
Moving house is said to be the third most stressful event after bereavement and redundancy! In France, 80% of people do their ow...
COUNTRIES AND MARKETS OF THE WORLD
A magazine programme that reveals a country’s top tourist attractions in 6 minutes flat!
In the company of reporter and cameraman Xavier Petit, we discover a country, a city, its people and, of course, a traditional market and a local specialty.
A real invitation to travel, Countries and Markets o...
The Story of…
Portraits of French and international singers.
A journey through the musical trends and social phenomena of the last 3 decades! Each documentary tells the story of an artist whom has left their mark and how their most emblematic tunes came to be.
The Story of ELTON JOHN (2022) – 83’ ...
Jordi Savall, musician for Europe
A European musical journey with, as guide, the Catalan violist and conductor Jordi SAVALL, who here evokes the highlights of a life devoted to the baroque repertoire.
Alternatingly, interviews, extracts from concerts and rehearsals.
“Between the musical excerpts – solo or at the head...
JULES VERNE & AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS: The acceleration of a phenomenon
In 1871, Jules Verne moved to Amiens, where he was a prominent figure and lived a bourgeois life punctuated by habits and routines. The first book he wrote there was, nonetheless, a hectic and exhilarating tale: Around the World in 80 Days. The book tells a contemporary story; that of a bet to circu...
Lee Chang-Dong, art of irony
A portrait of the South Korean screenwriter, director and producer Lee Chang-Dong through his work, this documentary provides a thematic analysis of his films (Burning, Poetry, Secret Sunshine, Oasis...), most of which have been selected for and received awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
It is al...
POMPEII: The origins
Everyone knows the story of Pompeii, and many films have been made about this legendary place and its tragic fate. But none describe the long and flourishing history of this ancient and hitherto little-known city.
Today, new archaeological excavations are unveiling the final mysteries of Pompeii,...
THE SECRETS OF FORT BOYARD
In the middle of the Charente estuary, 4 kilometres off the French coast, stands one of the most impressive fortifications in the world: Fort Boyard!
Built over 60 years, rising up from the waves, this 74-gun stone vessel has been braving the elements for nearly two centuries...
In order to ac...