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There are nearly four chickens for every one of us on the planet. But the world’s most recognizable bird is also the most mysterious one. Cluck! Chickens Exposed reveals chickens are capable of remarkable intelligence, have super sensory powers and create drama that rivals the most compelling reality shows.

A flock of memorable characters reveals the physiological prowess of everyday chickens, from amazing vision that enables them to find food and spot predators, to dramatic fights they engage in to rule the roost. Meanwhile, scientists in Canada use AI to analyze chicken “language” and understand what the birds are talking about, German researchers use mirrors to demonstrate chickens exhibit signs of self-awareness and a British paleontologist tackles the age-old riddle, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” The film is an entertaining romp through Chickenland, combining breathtaking cinematography, innovative filmmaking techniques and creative storytelling.

Greenland has become a major geopolitical issue between the United States, Europe, Russia, and China due to its geographical location and mineral resources. Its geopolitical destiny will have significant ecological consequences for the entire planet.

Greenland is the land of all paradoxes. The largest island in the world, with its 2.2 million square kilometers covered 80% by ice, is also one of the least densely populated territories on Earth, with barely 57,000 inhabitants. Mainly living off fishing, tourism, and Danish subsidies, yet sitting on a potential treasure of... We are talking about 25% of the world's hydrocarbon reserves, the third-largest uranium reserves, and 20% of rare earths... An icy Eldorado that today sparks all sorts of ambitions. Greenland has become one of the hotspots where the future of our multipolar world is being shaped. This is what the film will explore, addressing both its economic and commercial challenges, as well as its geo-ecological and military implications.
 

Historical Palestine is no more—now divided and fractured. In 1948, the State of Israel was established. The Zionist project prevailed over the idea of a greater Arab nation. 850,000 Palestinians (out of the 1.2 million living in Palestine at the time) went into exile, heading for camps set up in neighboring Arab countries, creating regional turmoil. But resistance was taking shape, embodied by one man: Yasser Arafat and his organization, the PLO.

Palestine, a region known since ancient times, was never a land without people. A land of three holy sites, it is a sanctuary for 75% of humanity, through which countless peoples and ethnic groups have passed, leaving their mark. A rich and fertile land ruled by great families. Long under Ottoman rule, Palestine had to face the ambitions of the Russian and Austro-Hungarian Empires, French and British colonialism, and the Zionist project, until this small territory eventually lost its name.

After decades of deadly clashes and wars, Palestinians and Israelis attempted to make peace in Oslo in 1993, despite the rise of Hamas in Gaza. The handshake between Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin seemed to mark the beginning of a new era. But it was short-lived. Starting in the 2000s, on both sides, it was the era of the hawks, of religious extremists who preferred war to peace, reducing Palestine to a fragmented territory.

Our desire to celebrate is often linked to our relationship with the cosmos and nature. Since time immemorial, the key moments of the agricultural year have been celebrated, just as those of the lunar or solar calendar. People celebrate to implore and thank Nature, to celebrate fertility, the return of the stars, life, and thus ward off death. These are the festivals of sowing, the solstices, and the harvests… 

At the heart of Krakow lies Stary Kleparz, a vibrant market offering a rich variety of traditional southern Polish foods. From chef’s bigos cooked right on the spot to handmade pierogi, the market is a flavorful entry point to the region’s culinary heritage. We travel through Lesser Poland to discover the smoky oscypek cheese, lavender vinegar, sausages, and a rare trout breed, before returning to the city for a taste of obwarzanek and pączki — the city’s famous bread ring and the sweet fried dough. Krakow’s market bridges past and present, field and feast.

Stary Kleparz, Krakow’s oldest food market, is a buzzing crossroad of local tradition and flavors. It’s here that Bartosz stirs his pot of steaming bigos — a rich stew of cabbage and meats — for customers strolling among colorful stalls. Maria folds the pierogi by hand, keeping alive a recipe passed down through generations. But the story of Krakow’s food doesn’t end in the city.
We head south toward the Podhale region, nestled in the Carpathians near the Tatra Mountains. There, shepherd Krysztof tends his flock and crafts oscypek, a traditional smoked goat’s milk cheese, following age-old methods. Anna and Michał harvest fields of lavender to transform into a fragrant culinary vinegar, while in Piaski Wielkie, Szczepan shares his time-honored technique for smoking sausages — a process that gives each bite its distinctive flavor. Nearby, in the Ojców National Park, Agnieszka and her mother raise and smoke trout in the cool mountain waters, and on Irena’s farm, plums are dried and smoked on woodfire to create a uniquely Polish delicacy.
Back in Krakow, the streets are alive with the scent of obwarzanek — the iconic, sesame-topped bread rings baked in Krzysztof’s oven and sold warm from city stalls. For those with a sweet tooth, there are pączki — fried dough delights filled with jam and sugar, the true ancestors of the American donut. Krakow’s food scene is a living mosaic of seasonal ingredients, historical recipes, and passionate people who keep traditions alive, both in the city and across the countryside.

In the shimmering waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the tiger shark reigns supreme. A legendary predator and essential to the balance of the reefs, it fascinates as much as it frightens. Australian scientists decipher its behavior, its migrations, and the complex interactions that bind it to humans. Thanks to new technologies and an unprecedented approach to cohabitation, this film unveils the mysteries of a giant of the seas, the silent guardian of a fragile world.