Hunting & Fishing
The mullet: a misunderstood genius
Given the scarcity of "noble" species such as sea bass, fishermen are turning to a new target: the mullet. In culinary circles, it’s made a place in the greatest Parisian restaurants, with Alain Ducasse and the sushi masters! The mullet, the old misunderstood genius, has become “Fish 2.0”!
What give...
The wild boar, myths and realities
The proliferation of wild boars is posing serious problems, including damage to crops, road collisions and health risks. This film alternates between spectacular hunting scenes and interviews with scientists in order to take stock of current and future issues, such as the reasons for this population...
Zimbabwe, the biggest bass in the world?
In Zimbabwe, black bass grow to exceptional sizes; on Lake Mteri, inaugurated in 2000, the record catch stands at over seven kilos.
Can Zimbabwe host the next world record? This is what we will try to find out in the company of fishermen who are passionate about this mythical fish.
A Hunt in Rural France
Rural society has evolved with the modernization of agriculture, but in some medium-sized mountains the plots are too low for the winter sports economy and too high to suit the interests of productivity. A glimpse into the daily lives of the inhabitants of these forgotten areas, for whom hunting is ...
A Very English Air
Originally a British breed, today the English setter is the most popular gun dog in France. What are the reasons for its success? Is the English Setter really the most versatile of hunting breeds? From its origins to the present day, this documentary retraces the history of the English Setter with l...
Apprentice Hunters
For one week, a group of teenagers learn to live with nature: surviving in bivouac shelters, cooking on wood fires, studying animal tracks, these apprentice hunters will also track and hunt a deer, learn how to butcher and smoke meat and tan hides.
A rich and instructive adventure in the wilderness,...
Arnaud of Gascony
Take a 50-year old man who looks almost like an ogre; taste his recipes for game, foie gras, magret, cèpes and grilled fish; follow him across the Southwest as he hunts for migratory birds; share his knowledge of ornithology, watercourses and the wetlands; listen to what his friends and family have ...
Black Bass, a French addiction
Mathieu and Jean Philippe are addicted to Black Bass fishing. After several years tracking down the best rivers, they seem to have found El Dorado in the Camargue, home to some Black Bass that easily pass the hallowed 50cm mark. The two friends accept the challenge, but they’re far from imagining wh...
Crops under high surveillance
This year, wild boar populations have exploded in the Camargue again and the damage to crops will be extensive if the animal is not hunted effectively. Farmers, with the support of hunters, are doing everything they can: beating or stalking, Marc Monnet is in demand all over Provence to help protect...
Malprat, the “bad meadow”
Malprat: “bad meadow” in Gascon. The island of Malprat is a legendary hunting spot, often mentioned by Rene Dupeyron and Dr. Rocher in their tales of snipe and duck hunting. Located in the beautiful Leyre delta in the Arcachon basin, Malprat became the property of the Conservatoire du Littoral in 20...