Highlights
A rare face-to-face encounter with the past
It is a precious archaeological relic, an exceptional find, preserved in a Danish marsh for over 2,500 years. The Tollund Man is a natural mummy offering a rare face-to-face encounter with the past.
When we contemplate this sleeping face that has miraculously survived the centuries, a host of questions come to mind: Where did it come from? Who was he? How did he live? What was he doing here, in the peat, with a rope around his neck?
THE MASTERS OF THE REICH [4x52’]
Making silent archives speak
This series gives a new life to silent archives.
It shed new light on WWII and the preceding years by revealing what the masters of the Reich and their acolytes were really saying to each other while being filmed, thinking no one could hear them.
Surprising or trivial, mundane or astonishing, their words, now deciphered, give a new perspective on these historical archives and get us closer to the harsh reality of these tragic days.
THE SECRETS OF MARS AND THE MOON [2x52’]
The closest stars
The Moon and Mars are the stars closest to our planet.
Despite their proximity, there are still many things we do not know about them.
STEALTH AIRCRAFT, THE ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY [52’]
The new stakes of modern warfare
Since World War II, the best aeronautics engineers have been obsessed with remaining invisible to radars. Their research has led to unprecedented technological advances.
With the emergence of stealth aircraft, the way of waging war has evolved.
Mastering the technology of invisibility is the guarantee to strike fast and hard.
LADY DI, THE WOMAN WHO CHOSE THE WRONG LIFE [100’]
In search of happiness
What could have led Diana to marry Charles, to enter this world of pretense, and to then want to escape it?
Despite what she endured, the “Princess of Hearts” had the astonishing ability to rebel and go to war against the British Crown, where she was destined to remain an afterthought until the end of time.
Even before her tragic death, Lady Diana had become a true icon of the people; she remains so today.
FREE SPIRITS [8x40’]
A world of extreme sports
Léo Urban, the Tarzan of the cities and star of parkour, has set himself the goal of becoming the best athlete in his discipline.
He learns from the maestros of weightlessness and extreme sports to perfect his training and overcome his last mental and physical barriers.
BRAZIL, THE ATLANTIC FOREST [52’]
An episode from the series
NATURE SANCTUARIES
Brazil, and particularly the State of Bahia, is home to a forest much less known than the Amazon: the Atlantic Forest. Dense and humid, it stretches along the ocean of the same name.
Initially one of the largest ecosystems in South America, the drastic reduction in its surface area has led to the loss of many plant and animal species. Despite this, the Atlantic Forest harbors an incredible diversity of plant species and plays a vital role as a home to endemic species and unique ecosystems.
With its thick massifs, wetlands, and mangroves, the Atlantic Forest remains a precious and unique natural space whose preservation is an absolute priority.
THE LONELINESS OF THE LEOPARD [52’]
An episode from the series
ANIMAL DESTINIES
It is one of the savannah's most beautiful, powerful, and feared animals, but a curse also marks it.
While everyone around him is surrounded, the leopard is desperately alone. Only during childhood does he experience real moments with others like a brother or a mother. Then, a great and true solitude settles in. The reproduction time is so short that one cannot speak of a partner.
This film looks at the daily life of this magnificent predator from this original point of view, which corresponds to its true nature.
BRUCE WILLIS, BROKEN HERO [52’]
An icon brought down by disease
In 2023, Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a dramatic outcome for an actor who has built such an extensive body of work that he can’t be easily pigeon-holed. From comedy to action films, his unconventional choices have turned Hollywood’s codes upside down.
Driven by challenge and curiosity, Bruce Willis has been at the top of the box office many times and has always been able to bounce back after enduring criticism and failures.
Yet, his condition might be the one setback he cannot overcome.
LANDS OF LEGENDS [4x52’]
A journey to the heart of the elements that forged our Earth
Fire, earth, water, and air—these four elements have crafted unbelievable landscapes and generated extraordinary natural phenomena.
These geological, physical, or biological wonders have always fascinated humanity and given birth to numerous legends. But what is the scientific reality behind these legends? Scientists and storytellers combine their knowledge to tell the story of unique locations.
Visually breathtaking, both informative and entertaining, this series offers a cinematographic journey to some of the world’s most beautiful natural landmarks.
MYSTERIOUS HOLY LAND [52’]
The secrets of the fourth monotheist faith
The Holy Land, stage of the greatest episodes of the Bible, is a territory of legendary and fascinating stories.
Situated between Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt, it is home to enigmatic places and breathtaking natural landscapes.
In the hidden caves of Qumran, an archaeological site in the West Bank, ancient manuscripts reveal their secrets.
MASTERS OF SAVOURS [17x52’]
The taste of Nature
Nature has provided humanity with edible plants that offer infinite tastes and sensations. Over the centuries, with patience and passion, Man has developed the know-how to transform them into exceptional food.
From tea to chocolate, rice, olive oil, or honey, this series offers a culinary exploration of the world to meet these men and women who have learned to magnify these gifts of Nature.