Documentaries
BURGER KING: The Recipe for Success
Since returning to France in 2012, Burger King has experienced meteoric growth. Once a failed experiment in the 1990s, the Florida-born chain is now McDonald’s main rival in France, with over 500 restaurants and 50–75 new openings each year.
This documentary explores how Burger King thrives: 75% ...
Compiègne–Dachau: The Death Convoy
On July 2, 1944, at 9:15 a.m., the whistle of the stationmaster at Compiègne signals the departure of one of the most sinister trains in the history of French deportation. Destination: Dachau.
Inside 22 cattle cars, 2,152 prisoners — most of them members of the Resistance — are crammed in by force ...
Glassmaking: A Living Heritage
When you think of glass, you think of windows, carafes, lighting fixtures, perfume bottles, and countless everyday objects.
At the heart of this film lies the story of this remarkable material and the skilled gestures behind it—gestures that have recently received international recognition. In De...
HANS & SOPHIE SCHOLL : the White Rose, Faith in Resistance
Not all Germans embraced the deadly ideology of the Third Reich.
Among those who chose to say “No,” Sophie Scholl remains perhaps the most iconic figure—because of her youth, her courage, her unwavering determination, and her extraordinary inner strength.
A member of the non-violent resistance...
La Redoute: Reinventing a Fashion Empire
It is a French institution that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic catalogue in 2026. La Redoute, a giant of mail-order retail, came close to bankruptcy in 2014. Since then, it has reinvented itself, focusing on textiles, furniture and home décor, with a guiding principle: “affordabl...
Oléron, Ré and Belle-Île: The Island Showdown
Every summer, millions of holidaymakers flock to France’s Atlantic islands. Oléron, Ré and Belle-Île-en-Mer are now battling to offer the best holiday experience at the best price.
From bargain accommodation and affordable activities to smart shopping deals and new tourism concepts, each island has...
Phantom Braking: Is There a Driver in Our Cars?
For several months, reports from motorists experiencing “phantom braking” have been multiplying. The scenario is always the same: on highways or fast roads, often brand-new cars suddenly brake hard without any apparent reason, causing major shock—and in at least one case, a fatal accident.
All bran...
RIVIERA 76’ : the Forgotten Woodstock
In 1976, the creator of Woodstock tries to relaunch the legend in the south of France. A dream lineup, American-scale ambitions, and a festival meant to make history—until chaos, backstage tensions, and the mafia bring everything down. Buried for decades, hundreds of hours of unseen footage finally ...
Schemes, Deals and Fortunes: Inside the Traveller Communities
We regularly see them in residential neighbourhoods offering their handyman services, pulling long caravans along summer roads, or running fairground stalls: they are Traveller communities. Romani, Manouches or fairground workers, these 300,000 French citizens belong to a distinct community that bot...
Second-Hand Revolution
Once a niche trend beloved by vintage enthusiasts, second-hand fashion has become a cornerstone of modern consumption in just a few years. In 2025, the global market reached $210 billion, up from $130 billion in 2022. With an average annual growth rate of 10%—three times higher than new goods—second...
