History
SISTERS IN THE SHADOWS
The 19th and 20th centuries were periods of deadly wars, natural disasters, famines and diseases in China. While the Jesuits regarded these times and issues through the eyes of the spirit, the female congregations regarded them through the eyes of the heart.
These female religious orders brought,...
THE BRIDGES IN THE MIDDLE AGES
Built to ensure the safe passage of goods and people, bridges were also erected for religious purposes to enable pilgrims to walk to Compostela. The Pont d'Avignon, the Pont Saint-Chély d'Aubrac and the Pont Saint-Esprit in the Gard... These Roman and medieval bridges represent a link between people...
THE GUARDIAN ANGELS OF HISTORY
The restoration of religious art and buildings has long been the preserve of men. But some pioneering women have opened the way by fighting against the prejudices associated with this milieu. Why did they choose this profession, and how did they discover their vocations? Working on a variety of site...
The SPLENDID
Le Splendid. The name of a hotel written in capital letters on the front of this majestic building in the centre of Dax, a spa town in the Landes. For everyone, from Sacha Guitry, who went into exile there in the middle of the Second World War, to the toreros who prayed to all the saints there befor...
ALBERT CAMUS, an icon of revolt
Novelist, philosopher, journalist, playwright… Albert Camus embodies the rebel who rejects totalitarianism and all forms of tyranny and oppression. His views have gone down in history and still resonate with current issues.
This film traces his struggles and commitments and reveals little-known a...
DESIRE AND VIOLENCE: René GIRARD’S mimetic theory
At the root of violence, there is mimetic desire: this revealing theory about human evil was developed by René Girard. In this fascinating portrait, we explore the human laws of mimetic desire, and why they can lead to violence. A film that resonates all the more strongly today, in a society severel...
Stierlitz, hidden face of the cold war
In the 1970s, a hit soap opera broadcast on the leading Russian state channel, "17 Moments of Spring", served up Soviet propaganda during the Cold War. Stierlitz, the hero of the series, became incredibly famous in Russia and was the antithesis of James Bond, who promoted Western values.
Through th...
The Holy Grail Theories
In Valencia, Spain, an imposing cathedral contains a mysterious golden chalice adorned with precious stones. This priceless object is regarded as the Holy Grail. Yet elsewhere in the world, a multitude of other objects are said to be Grails, fuelling numerous theories. What do we really know about t...
The Routes of Santiago de Compostela
Since the discovery of the tomb of the apostle Saint-Jacques in the 9th century in Spain, several hundred thousand pilgrims have walked the routes to Santiago de Compostela each year. This impressive 3,000-kilometre network is dotted with 71 unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including basilicas, c...
The secrets of Orléans Cathedral
The history of Orleans Cathedral is inseparable from that of the kingdom of France. Orleans has been a city of prime importance at the heart of the kingdom for centuries.
The origins of the cathedral are very ancient and the legends attached to it, mingling with the reality of French history, are n...
