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007: FOR OUR EYES ONLY
In anticipation of the premiere of the 25 chapter in the iconic James Bond Saga, based on the novels of British writer Ian Fleming, Sabbatical Entertainment presents FOR OUR EYES ONLY an enthralling documentary in which we will relive all of 007 dangerous mission throughout this legendary cinematic franchise, from the first feature film production in 1962, “Dr. No”, to the highly anticipated “No Time To Die.” In “For Our Eyes Only,” get to know all the actors who have embodied the super spy: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig, their similarities and characteristics that differentiate each one when exhibiting his well-known charm, class and elegance, combined with physical and mental prowess, that makes 007 a real life super hero. In “For Our Eyes Only” we pay homage to the gadgets, watches, planes, submarines, but most of all, the cars 007 has used throughout the films history to survive and complete so many missions. Travel to the locations of each big budget production to honor all the memorable Bond girls who have graced the silver screen alongside the debonair secret agent, and cringe in fear remembering the Machiavellian villains and their evil plots….if it were not for Bond, James Bond. After watching Sabbatical Entertainment’s documentary “For Our Eyes Only” , agree it is you will agree, it definitely is “No Time To Die”
TEROS
TEROS is a documentary film that tells the story of Los Teros, the team that defends Uruguay national team, which is the only amateur team competed in the Rugby World Cup 2015 held in England. This group of athletes trains day after day while facing their daily professional duties. Professionals from different careers, students and workers make up a group that trains as professionals in spite of being amateurs. Based on effort, they qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2015, and played against the best.
FLAVOURS OF SOUTH AFRICA
THE WINELANDS. A viticultural romp around Capetown’s historic wine lands - presenter Charlie Ottley checks out the ultimate designer winery, the last word in chic hotels and samples some of South Africa’s best cuvees. He also gets in deep water as he takes a famous local winemaker cage diving for Great White Sharks.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
09: KERKYRA. The greenest of all the Greek islands. It has sufficient water and thus, unlike the othernearly 1500 Greek islands, it is green even throughout the summer. It is also called the island of olive trees. Trees that are many hundreds of years old were planted here by the old Venetians in the 14th century, who also left behind a spectacular Venetian capital to the island.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
10: MENORCA. An oasis of serenity and a Mediterranean paradise with fantastic, untouched beaches, a turquoise sea, white sands and magnificent nature, including a horse trail slash hiking trail stretching around the entire island.
THE ASIAN CENTURY
PHILIPPINES OFWS. The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies among the ASEAN 5. And, in 2010, it showed such sterling results that the IMF even predicted it to be the fastest growing economy in ASEAN, second only to Thailand. Today, whilst the economy is growing at a modest 6%, investor and consumer confidence, according to market analysts, continue to soar. A new golden era for the Philippines? Maybe. Maybe not. That is because against all the "hoo-hah", unemployment rates are still climbing and the Philippines continues to carry the disgraceful mantle of "The Sick Man of Asia. " There are now about 1 million OFW’s (Overseas Filipino Workers) and 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. "People, it seems, are the Philippines best export. ". But, of late, there are signs that the Philippines’ overdependence on remittances has created long-term cracks in the social fabric and an economy that is fragile in the face of a global crisis.
THE ASIAN CENTURY
SHANGHAI'S TWO-CHILDREN POLICY. China, with a population of 1. 3 billion, would hardly be in need of a baby boom. However, Shanghai paints a starkly different picture. Ageing faster than Japan, a third of its people could be over 60 years ld in just 10 years time. Although already China's most populous city, Shanghai is in need of more babies. In a bid to solve the problem of acute labour shortages and strains on medical and welfare systems in the near future, there has been a gradual rollback of the one-child policy. Couples who meet the strict criteria are allowed t have a second child. But are they able t afford the various cots that come with having a second child? The rat race in Shanghai already begins at the age of a toddler. With MBA programs for juniors, young children are prematurely thrown into the adulthood. With a schedule as packed as an adult's, no room is left for a healthy childhood. Having over 40 branches of FasTracKids schools in Shanghai alone, it is clearly a reflection of the hunger for an early head start for children. Brought up in a generation that adhered strictly to the one child policy, will the mindset of its people change? Will parents be able to cope with the pressures accompanied with a second child? Is this an effective solution to solving Shanghai's problems?
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
FLYING OVER THE WATERWAYS (VENEZUELA). On board of the strangest Cessna in the whole of Venezuela. Vittorio, a man who feels that his personal space is more in the air rather than on the round, is taking us from the North to the South, leaving from Gran Roque Island. We first fly over the Los Roques archipelago, to then land on a runway made of sand, on the island of La Tortuga, a long strip of land and sand that is inhabited only by a few fishermen. Flying again we follow the waterways of this region and re-fuel in Ciudad Bolivar, a city on the banks of the great Orinoco river, we then fly over the vast and savage territory of the Gran Sabana dominated by the Tepuy and the famous Canaima waterfall, until we reach our final destination: The Salto Angel, the highest waterfall in the world, which is named after it’s discoverer, the pilot Jimmy Angel, the idol of our friend Vittorio.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
BETWEEN THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE (CUBA). Our journey to Cuba begins in its capital city Havana, a city of architecture and sea. The sea that Ernest Hemingway loved so much, and the city that he fell in love with as soon as he saw it, so much so he decided to make his home here, today it is a museum that must be visited in his honour. A deep and profound union between men and the sea can be found in the Santeria and in Yemaya, the Dea madre of the Yoruba and of all of the Orisha, the guardian spirits of Cuba. It is the Babbalao, the person that represents the highest order of priesthood in the Santeria, who will explain to us Yemayá and the relationship that the Cubans have with the sea and underwater diving. To continue our journey between the sacred and the profane, we go along the southern coast of Cuba, to the deep waters of the Cenotes, a place that seems to be suspended between a dream and reality, where Yemayá, goddess of the sea, seems to accompany Ochun, the goddess of the freshwater rivers.
SACRED CULTURE
DARJEELING. Claudio Iturra embarks on a trip to India and Nepal, to show the life of its inhabitants, their customs, the architecture of its temples and holy cities. Get up close Hinduism, caste system, poverty, sacred cows, temples and cremations. We invite you to join a unique tour of the Indian subcontinent for an unforgettable journey.
NOMADS
CRANKWORX MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. Top pros and riders meet up for five days of racing in Whistler ski resort for the Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival.
TRAVEL PLAN
ROME. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
LIVING JUNGLE - (6)
“Living Jungle” is an invitation to explore the most impressive biodiversity in the whole world: the Amazonian Forest. An experimented host starts this adventure at the Peruvian harbor of Iquitos to then head to the jungle, searching for insects and animals that can only be found in this habitat.
FLAVOURS OF COLOMBIA
IN AND AROUND CARTAGENA. Charlie Ottley checks out the famous and breathtaking Cartagena, host to the Hay Book Festival and one of the most historic cities in South America. Charlie joins in the festival, meets some of its leading lights and visits some of the more unusual sights in town, like the Palace of the Inquisition and a restaurant devoted to Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Charlie then takes a boat ride up the great Magdalena River to the picturesque colonial town of Mompox. There Charlie demonstrates how to get a full body skin treatment as he immerses himself in a small but perfectly formed volcano.
CARMEN, WHAT A STORY
Carmen, the femme fatale with a tragic destiny. The character, created by Prosper Mérimée in a novel published in 1847, acquired international fame with the opera of Georges Bizet, one of the most performed operas in the world. The documentary takes us on the road from Andalusia to Seville, a source of inspiration for Prosper Mérimée. The natural settings are superimposed with those of the opera. Footage of Carmen's rehearsals and performances by Opera 2001 are punctuated by interviews with Carmen's supporting performers, who play Don José, Micaëla, Escamillo. Their vision of the characters is deepened by scholars of Merimee's literature and Bizet's music.
THE ISLANDERS
AZORES, PORTUGAL. Discovering some the world’s hidden treasures by revealing the hidden face of life and the inhabitants of the islands. Island folk are generally proud of their insularity and their distinct sense of identity. A rich cocktail of history, customs, cuisine and economic resources distinguishes the island people and the nature and beaches that surround them. Our documentaries explore the varied and often little known lifestyles and peculiarities on the twenty featured islands. The approach so effectively used during our series on beaches and coastal areas, is here recreated, each program a mix of stunning visuals and interviews, which together highlight the exotic and uncommon events of daily life with a backdrop of spectacular island scenery. The aim of this unique series is as always to surprise, amuse and inform the viewer.
FISH LIFE
THE RACE FOR SPACE. Reefs are magnificent edifices yet they still remain largely unknown. Even though it covers less than 1% of the sea floor, this ecosystem plays host to about 25% of marine species. The reefs offer ecological niches for many animals that find food and shelter there. What is the origin of this natural structure? Which coral species are the first to arrive? How is life organized there?
FISH LIFE
THE INVISIBLES. Under the sea as on earth, sight is crucial for every simple act of life. The eyes allow to detect the danger, to flee or to attack. In this context, being invisible is a great asset. To achieve this, numerous marine creatures hace designed extraodinary camouflages playing on color, shape, texture and even posture. The outcome gives us the feeling of moving within an unreal and imaginary world.
CHINA UNCOVERED
THE NEED FOR SPEED. China runs on two gears as it moves millions of people around every day. A young driver of one of the world’s fastest trains and two seasoned pilots of one of the world’s biggest airlines are seeing the effects modernization and globalization have on their journeys. Meanwhile, in downtown Shanghai a recreational revolution is taking place as the youth choose bikes and skateboards over four wheels.
THE AVIATORS (9)
S2. Warbirds: Kurtis takes a walk back in time as he gets up close to a collection of historic aircraft that flew world-altering missions. iPad in the cockpit: We get hands-on with the revolutionary tablet device to show some of the most popular aviation tools available. Buying a used aircraft: Anthony shows that buying The Aviators’ new 210 can be just as simple as buying a used car. And accessorizing it can be just as fun.
THE AVIATORS (10)
S2. Wilderness survival: A well-known outdoorsman and pilot shows us how to spend the night in the remote wilderness while waiting for the weather to pass. Formation training: We attend a boot camp to learn what it takes to fly wingtip to wingtip to wingtip to... America’s first family of aviation: A look at the many contributions the Middlebrook family has made to American aviation for generations.
RACING GREEN - (5)
Central America adds massive challenges to the Racing Green adventure. Security is a major worry and enormous tropical rain storms are pushing the team and the SR-0 to the limits. In Honduras they visit an oil power plant and in Costa Rica they find out how the country produces electricity with geothermal energy. Shipping the SR-0 from Panama to Colombia turns into a serious headache and causes further delays. Eventually the SR-0 arrives in Cartagena but mysteriously the car catches fire.
RACING GREEN - (6)
Colombia, at the start of South America looks bleak. Most low voltage cables of the SR-0 got burnt when the car caught fire in the harbour of Cartagena. The repairs take 2 weeks and the team spirit is tested to breaking point. Eventually the adventure continues into the lush greenery of the Colombian mountains towards Medellin and Bogota. The regenerating breaking system of the SR-0 proofs to be very efficient. It recharges the battery whenever the car goes downhill. In Pasto the team meets an ex Formula 3 racing driver who helps them crossing the border into Ecuador and sets them up with a new police escort.
TRAVEL PLAN
ROME. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
KANCHANABURI. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
ANATALYA&KEMER. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
ARBA MINCH. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
GOING SOUTH - (3)
Going South: Cycling through the Americas an adventurous environmental cycling documentary. As the climate changes, an environmental crisis is proclaimed. Four adventurous people from Sweden, Spain and the UK take on the challenge of a lifetime. The Going South teams cycle a distance of 16,765 miles and visit 17 countries. Going South is currently sold to more then 70 countries world-wide.
GOING SOUTH - (4)
Going South: Cycling through the Americas an adventurous environmental cycling documentary. As the climate changes, an environmental crisis is proclaimed. Four adventurous people from Sweden, Spain and the UK take on the challenge of a lifetime. The Going South teams cycle a distance of 16,765 miles and visit 17 countries. Going South is currently sold to more then 70 countries world-wide.
THE FORCE OF THE AIR
MIST IN FRAY JORGE. Multidisciplinary documentary series that reveals some of the particular weather conditions of the Chilean territory and its evolution over time ; how these influence the daily life, economy and worldview of our culture ; and the potential they offer for national progress and development of unconventional renewable energy.
TRAJECTORY - (10)
Today, although a cloud of satellites surrounds the planet, many records set during the early decades of space exploration remain unsurpassed. It’s more than forty years since the last man walked on the moon and the world no longer has a reusable spacecraft. Trajectory looks at milestones in space exploration along with the latest scientific and commercial developments.
TRAJECTORY - (11)
Today, although a cloud of satellites surrounds the planet, many records set during the early decades of space exploration remain unsurpassed. It’s more than forty years since the last man walked on the moon and the world no longer has a reusable spacecraft. Trajectory looks at milestones in space exploration along with the latest scientific and commercial developments.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
THE NEXT LAP FOR LABOUR. While the region’s economy surges forward, the labour market has not kept up with the pace of transformation. Despite strong economic growth, unemployment levels are far from satisfactory. Furthermore, underemployment has now become a widespread phenomenon, preventing many countries from maximizing their full potential.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
TECHNOLOGY, THE NEXT FRONTIER. More than ever before, science and technology have affected the shape and course of society so pervasively that the world is now on the threshold of a technological age. Despite the successful examples of technology-embracing countries like Japan and Korea, South East Asia has, until recently, been slow to jump on the technology bandwagon, and only now have they finally realized the tremendous potential in harnessing the power of innovation and technology.
NOMADS
WHITEWATER KAYAKING REUNION ISLAND, INDIAN OCEAN. A group of international explorers for an adventure of Kayaking. A combination of canyoneering and kayaking.
TIME CAPSULE (1969)
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of many extraordinary events that occurred in 1969, a polarizing year that changed the world forever. To commemorate the iconic year, Sabbatical Entertainment presents Time Capsule ’69. We travel to the past to witness how history was transformed and relive unforgettable events such as Woodstock Festival, The Beatles last performance, Pelé's 1,000th goal, as well as the first man to set foot on the moon.
SOUTHERN FLOWER IN THE PACIFIC
ISLAND HOPPING. The adventure continues in the waters of the Pacific! After a quick break in Tahiti, Southern Flower repartt management Raiatea, Moorea, Thaha, from encounter to encounter, they share daily el associations of preservation of fauna and flora of the Pacific. Then towards the southern islands, the southernmost islands of Polynesia. The islands are all different from each other, it is a unique journey that lists the extraordinary diversity of the natural heritage of the Pacific. Southern Flower back then by the archipelago of Gambier and return to Tahiti by Bora Bora to complete this third party which has led the December 2010 to March 2011 in the waters of Pacific, the following will be joining the Antarctic winter 2011!
WORLD MEDICINE (1)
S1. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
WORLD MEDICINE (12)
S1. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
BIOTIFUL PLANET
MOZAMBIQUE. A nine-part series on the treasures of France’s overseas territories. The French overseas territories are a treasure trove of biodiversity. In a total surface area ten times smaller than France itself, we find more endemic species than in all of Europe. The question is for how much longer ? The extraordinary natural richness of these territories is nevertheless extremely fragile. Our anchors invite us along on a biological treasure hunt that’s also an opportunity to take stock of the situation. It’s one adventure and surprise after another as we meet the men and women fighting out in the field for biodiversity conservation: leatherback turtle observation, whale-watching, protecting the coral reefs and tropical forests by setting up natural reserve...
PLANT SECRETS - (1)
To most of us, plants make up a familiar background decoration, albeit a beautiful one, but we don't really pay them that much attention, nor do we know much that about them. This collection is an invitation to discover more about four common plants and their astonishing properties. Scientists, farmers, economists and sociologists will help us to view the Nettle, the Arabis, the Yew and the Lotus in a different light, as they reveal the plants' uses and new technological, medical, economic and social properties. The collection features interviews with geneticists, the head gardener at the Chateau of Versailles, an Indian industrialist and an Australian botanist, among other professionals, as they invite us into their laboratories, on their expeditions to the ends of the earth, or quite simply, around their gardens. At a time when our society is in full reflection on its relationship to biodiversity, we travel the world to discover in what way these plants have become our partners in life.
TRAVEL NOTEBOOKS
CAP. This series invites the viewer to visit unusual countries, cities and places through the eye of a traveler-illustrator. The films, shot in ten destinations, with different illustrators, make the viewer discover new itineraries and offer a personal perspective to each journey. Drawings, sketches and aquarelles become the testimonial of another way of traveling. The illustrator’s ‘nomad’ eye guides the viewer through uncommon places, telling original stories, showing the creation of artwork. Destinations: Iceland, Scotland, Japan, Cape Verde, Namibia, India, Cambodia, Armenia, Cuba, Guatemala with the illustrators Bertrand de Miollis, Anne Steinlein, Elsie Herberstein, Carla Talopp, Olivier Martin and Damien Roudeau.
THE AVIATORS (11)
S1. Aviation and disaster relief, Women’s aviation museum, Balloon flying, Tiger Moth
THE AVIATORS (12)
S1. Flight services specialists, Wilderness survival, In-flight oxygen, Three generations of flyers
SACRED CULTURE
MCLEOD GANJ. Claudio Iturra embarks on a trip to India and Nepal, to show the life of its inhabitants, their customs, the architecture of its temples and holy cities. Get up close Hinduism, caste system, poverty, sacred cows, temples and cremations. We invite you to join a unique tour of the Indian subcontinent for an unforgettable journey.
RIDERS IN THE LAND OF THE SETTING SUN
The Moussem of Tan- Tan, also known as the largest gathering of the Blue Men, is an annual research involving more than thirty Sahrawi tribes. It is in this small town in the Sahara, every year unfolds a huge gathering as much religious and commercial. Thousands of nomadic tribes from different Moroccan Sahara, come to share their emotions, cultural diversity and richness, making this foam a living testimony to preserve and enhance as intangible heritage of humanity.
TIMELESS TREASURES - (2)
A series celebrating the extraordinary preservation of human heritage. Discover the world’s most beautiful sites in an exceptional series of short programs. Through the most spectacular aerial shots, the most recent archaeological discoveries, breathtaking fictional re-enactments and CGI, this series invites us along on a fabulous journey through the history of civilizations. We penetrate into the rich architecture of historical hotbeds of power and spirituality, in paying tribute to the genius of man, art and culture. From the legendary pre-colombian pyramids of Palenke to the splendor of the Egyptian pyramids, from the beauty of medieval Mount Saint Michel and its abbaye to the sanctuary of Olympia, this series will attest of the splendor of civilizations that have disappeared today. From Iberia to China, from Central and Eastern Europe to India, this series revisits the development and history of four significant cultural regions: Central & Eastern Europe, Asia, Iberia.