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For 2,000 years, Mary, mother of Jesus, has been the most illustrated woman in the world. And today, at a time when the patriarchal model is being deconstructed, Mary might still have a lot to tell us...
 

What can we learn about our societies by exploring the representations of a young Jewish girl who became the most famous woman in the world? What was she meant to say? By taking a closer look at the thousand faces she has been given by painters and sculptors over the centuries, we can see that the story of the place of women is told. And today, at a time when the patriarchal model is being deconstructed, Mary might have a lot to tell us...

A thriller-like documentary series based on an unbelievable story where next generation weapons, the resurgence of the Cold War, and worldwide geopolitical intrigues all merge. Hundreds of U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers have fallen victims to mysterious attacks they initially called “the Thing”. This unique investigation, featuring exclusive high profile interviews, offers a new insight into what is secretly haunting the U.S. intelligence community.

It all starts out with an immaculate crime scene, a piercing noise, and American state officers who suddenly develop mysterious symptoms. Yet, no doctor or scientist can explain what happened. At the highest level of the U.S. government, from the CIA to the White House, the news spreads that agents around the world are falling one after another.
 
The agents targeted – amongst the most brilliant of their generation – suffer severe after-effects: some lost their sense of balance, others the use of one eye, or can no longer memorize a text.


Government officials and scientists scramble to decipher what’s happening and to find the culprits. In the meantime, the invisible and threatening enemy remains at large… Is America struggling with an epidemic of paranoia or is it the dawn of a new Cold War, with the world as a battlefield?

The nuclear era, revived today by Vladimir Putin, began in Los Alamos under Robert Oppenheimer, who developed the atomic bomb for the Manhattan Project. After Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Oppenheimer opposed the hydrogen bomb and was accused of disloyalty in 1954, leading to his downfall. This film, using interviews and declassified FBI files, examines his complex legacy and enduring remorse.

At a time when our most precious commodity, water, is becoming increasingly scarce, men and women all over the Blue Planet are reclaiming ancestral knowledge or inventing new techniques to preserve the source of all life. This series takes us on a journey to meet these guardian angels of water, engaged on every continent in the battle for blue gold.

From the savannahs of Africa to the foothills of the Himalayas, from the arid lands of South America to the valleys of India, this series takes us to about ten countries, to meet communities and inviduals engaged in taking concrete action on a daily basis to conserve water in a context of increasing scarcity caused by climate change. They want to speak out to alert the world to their situation, but above all to show that concrete solutions do exist: they are the bearers of hope. This is first and foremost an immersion series of human encounters that will immerse us in the daily lives of these men and women, but it will also provide food for thought and hope about our relationship with this precious commodity. The series also holds the promise of fabulous journeys, as it takes us on a journey through grandiose scenery and spectacular human creations.

As the 50th anniversary of Franco's death and the 90th anniversary of the Francoist coup near, this story looks back at the war that shook Spain to its core. A war opened in 1936, but never really closed since.

Of the Civil War that tore Spain apart, we generally retain only a few famous images, such as Robert Capa's photographs, Orwell's books, or Picasso's painting Guernica, a symbol of both Nazi barbarism and Franco's dictatorship. Through the poignant testimonies and accounts of people who lived through this tragic period, this documentary delves into the roots of dictatorial regimes to better understand what is at stake today, in Spain as in Europe, in the defense of freedom and democracy. The story is structured around two 52-minute episodes. The first covers the period from 1936 to 1939; the second covers the years from 1939 to 1953, the date of the treaty sealing a cooperation agreement between Spain and the United States.

This documentary series invites the viewer to travel around the world and discover the most beautiful festive events on the planet. It tries to understand the cultural and anthropological aspects that drive people, everywhere on this earth to party. Dive right into the heart of incredible lively and exciting celebrations.

A round-the-world tour of the most extraordinary festivities on the planet, that explores the profoundly human and cultural aspects of these popular gatherings, often involving letting go and social transgression. From Ecuador to Cambodia, Japan to Mexico, anthropologist Anne-Sylvie Malbrancke meets the men and women who are determined to party, have fun and tell us why and how they do it. Whether they are amateurs or regulars, they let us feel their emotions for the time of the event. An immersion in unique cultures, deep-rooted traditions and breathtaking landscapes.

Famously known as the great builder and warrior of ancient Egypt, this series reveals the lesser-known facts about Ramesses II, Egypt's most famous pharaoh. It uncovers the man behind the myth through his military triumphs and monumental architectural achievements, as well as his personal and political challenges. Through 3D visual reconstructions and interviews with leading experts on ancient Egypt from around the world (French, American, English, German, Canadian), the series offers a unique insight into the life of this extraordinary leader.

Each 52-minute episode delves into a specific aspect of Ramesses II's life, shedding light on his exceptional reign which lasted over sixty years. Leading scholars, archaeologists and ancient history experts share recent discoveries lifting a new veil on this legendary ruler. Explore his enduring legacy which transcended eras and geographical boundaries through state-of-the-art 3D visual reconstructions and interviews and travel back in time to understand the man behind the legend.

Three episodes, one continent, nine countries, twenty characters, sixty years of history. This series tells the story of a continent "under influence", through the destinies of men and women at the heart of the tumultuous relations between Latin America and its troublesome neighbor, the United States.

Presidents, opponents, secret agents, victims of torture, guerrillas, human rights lawyers, investigative journalists, former diplomatic advisors... From the 1960s to the present day, their voices bring this historic epic to life in its political, geopolitical, social, and human dimensions.

Dream travels, unusual encounters and exciting stories, this series shows you the world and provides insights into the lives and work of exceptional men and women across the globe. This multiple award-winning series is one of the most ambitious productions of its kind.

From sapphire mines in Madagascar to a small Russian village on the edge of the Arctic Circle that is slowly sinking into the sand… Our teams travel the planet exploring nature, technology and remote civilizations and portray what they discover there through meticulously documented, emotion-packed reports.

A stunning series that takes you along the most beautiful and vast corridor of life in the Rockies. Discover groundbreaking local conservation initiatives designed to preserve the “iconic four”: bison, grizzly, caribou, and wolf. 

Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872. It was the first natural park in the world. As we celebrated the 150th anniversary of this park back in 2022, it's to this part of the world that we must once again look to see the unfolding of a revolutionary initiative. As a new concept of nature conservation, the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative preserves the heritage of Yellowstone National Park. Through the success stories of four emblematic animals (bison, grizzly, woodland caribou, wolf), we follow this immense 2000 mile corridor of life all the way through the four episodes of this series and discover how it is working to preserve the Rocky Mountain ecosystem, in close collaboration with Canadian Indian and First Nations tribes.

Discover Europe in all its diversity of viewpoints

The art market had not yet experienced its digital revolution. Until that day of 2021, when NFTs, short for Non Fungible Token, appeared on your screens. Thanks to this new transaction technology, Beeple, an almost unknown digital artist, became the third most expensive living artist in the world.

NFTs promise to revolutionize the art market. More money for artists, fewer intermediaries, and fewer barriers for collectors. Will this digital revolution be virtuous, or will it meet the same fate as many others before it, emptied of their meaning and twisted from their original goals?