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ROBOT WARRIORS
Robot Warriors examines the science, the technology and the impact that robotic warfare has on our society today. Once the domain of science fiction, US military’s Predator and Reaper UAV drones, Israel’s G-Nius armed patrol vehicles and Protector naval boat, ‘killer robots’ have become reality and are being developed at an explosive pace. Robot Warriors tackles the subject at the very core of this technological revolution - how will it transform the world’s armies, a soldier’s role and a nation’s power in the 21st century?
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
UNCLE JACK THE MANHATTAN PROJECT AND BEYOND. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
INTO THE ARCTIC - (2)
For years, artists Cory Trepanier has explored some of the wildest places in the North. Few have walked in these landscapes and even fewer have captures them on canvas. Now he’s going further, into remote lands that are more challenging and more dangerous. Into a breathtaking arctic wilderness to experience and paint a land that might never be the same again. Through three months of filming and a dozen arctic locations, Cory brings his fresh perspective to the hidden treasures at the top of the world. Experience the majesty of the North through stunning cinematography and the dramatic experiences of a passionate painter and adventurer.
KUNG FU KITCHEN
MOCHI (NARA, JAPAN). The traditional ceremony of making mochi involves using a large mallet and mortar. One person will pound the hot glutinous rice in a lightning fast and steady rhythm, while another quickly darts his hand into the mortar to wet and turn the rice paste. In Nara, Japan, one particular mochi shop is famous for its high-speed mochi pounding technique. They have appeared in various Japanese TV programmes, and crowned champion of high-speed mochitsuki numerous times. Justin Onishi is Japanese American and currently teaches English in Kobe. Having spent most of his life in Hawaii, his return to the motherland has piqued his interest in his culture and in particular the art of mochi making. Although a keen student of martial arts, Justin may have underestimated the task at hand. Can he achieve kungfu standards of mochi pounding in under 3 days and keep his fingers intact?
FISH LIFE
NIGHT LIFE. What happens to life underwater when darkness falls? Where do the diurnal fish go? Do nocturnal species exists? Is there a nightlife? In the underwater world, night lis a privileged moment for exceptional encounters...
FISH LIFE
INTO THE HEART OF THE REEF. Reefs always abound with life and a dazzling array of colors. The ballet of fish is infinite. Small and large fish twist and eddy in dreamlike decors. Everything is organized around the coral structure. There is a succession of hollows and bumps in some places. There are entrances and openings in the reef. Some prettily framed entrances give a glimpse of the internal structure. The reef is a very special place that attracts our curiosity, and a voyage inside the reef is a real adventure.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (18)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
WORLD MEDICINE (11)
S2. 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.
NOMADS
BIG WAVE HUNTING IN TODOS SANTOS, MEXICO. Two renowned surfers surf their home breaks and venture to Mexico’s famous Todos Santo in search of giant tow-in surf to test their skills.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (7)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
TRAJECTORY - (7)
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 - (8)
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.
IN CONCERT
SERGIU POPA ENSEMBLE. Sergiu Popa is an acoustic quintet from Montreal, directed by accordionist Tzigane (Roma) Sergiu Popa. The group offers its own musical arrangements of Eastern Europe traditional and composed pieces; they incorporate and mix the rhythms, instruments and typical harmonies from Latin, Caribbean, Jazz and Oriental styles. Each piece played by the ensemble gives place to improvisation, especially for Sergiu Popa, a virtuoso whose brilliant works are often spontaneous. The Ensemble also presents a more semi-classical repertoire, including arranged folk songs from Russia and Moldova in collaboration with Moldavian vocalist Marina Negruta.
GOING SOUTH - (7)
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.
HAPPINESS IS ON THE PLATE - (5)
A tasty series blending travel, cooking, nature and civic sense, following the daily work of five "green" chefs fighting for eco-friendly cooking in France, China, California, Benin and Tasmania. To preserve the environment, to give preference to local products and to indulge our taste buds with healthy foods, is the creed of these new chefs from five continents. 5 places, 5 biotopes, 5 chefs or 'food entrepreneurs': Arnaud Daguin in the Basque country, Dai Jiangjun in the Zhejiang Chinese mountains, Luke Burgess in Tasmania, David Kinch in California and Godfrey Nzamujo in Benin. Serving the future on their plates, and happiness as a side dish.
INLAND ICE - (2)
We learn about the realities of camping out, taking pictures and how much food/water is enough. There is a new danger in the snow and fog, and news from the documentary crew as the expedition's goal is in sight.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
A JOURNEY TO INFINITY - PART 3 (PATAGONIA). The third part of our expedition on board of our ship, that has taken us from Punta Arenas in Chile, takes us now to Ushuaia in Argentina, to cross the glaciers in Tierra del Fuego passing along the Straits of Magellan. As we sail we visit the fjords of the Beagle channel along side the glaciers of the Cordillera Darwin. To cross Glacier Avenue is an unforgettable experience; icy winds and high seas accompany us as we sail toward the legendary Cape Horn, a destination that all fearless sailors want to see, as they follow the route set by Sir Francis Drake so as to pit their wits and challenge these waters to try to "round the Horn". As we pass to observe the wild nature in the Magellan forest of Baia Wulaia, our expedition comes to an end at Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the planet and it is for this reason it is called the city at the end of the world.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ISLANDS
CHAMPION OF BIODIVERSITY. On Providenciales Island, the entrance to the Turks & Caicos archipelago, we begin our journey by discovering a farm where they grow the biggest sea shell’s in the world. The objective of the Conch Farm is to save and protect from extinction the Strombus gigas, the most famous pink sea-shell in the Caribbean, the Queen Conch. The entire process of the life of this sea-shell is very interesting, from birth to its adult state, which we discover both in and out of the water. This sea-shell is only one of the bio-wonders of this archipelago: We discover more wonders on North Caicos in the company of the most famous naturalist of the island. With him we discover the world’s smallest Boa, a reptile native to this island, and also the land caves that were once filled by the sea.
THE GREAT JOURNEY
THE ANDES CROSSING. They manage to fly over the first hills of the Chilean mountain range, but fail and fall in a small town and must be rescued. Next to the pilot Cristian Millas we will fly in the Chilean precordillera, aboard a modern hot air balloon.
PATHFINDERS
AUTHENTIC CANARY ISLANDS. Outdoor tourism has evolved beyond the landscape. Attention to local people and ecosystems while at the same time enjoying the world's most desirable locations is the new bent in outdoor travel. In this episode of PATHFINDERS, two windsurfing and surfing champions share their passion for the Canary Islands, an archipelago too often talked down. They will show us that beyond the tarnished image, the Canary Islands can offer the curious traveller an amazing natural and cultural heritage.
PATHFINDERS
MOZAMBIQUE UNCHARTERED COAST. In this episode of PATHFINDERS, a group of windsurfers go to Mozambique to prove that this country is no longer the dangerous location so systematically depicted in the media. Beyond their quest for perfect waves, they introduce us to the action of Positivo, a quaint organization that uses music to spread the message against AIDS. Mozambique is a country under reconstruction but also one of the best kept secrets of the Indian Ocean thanks to its pristine beaches and friendly population.
DISTANT SHORES
ERIE CANAL TO NEW YORK. Beginning a voyage south from Canada, Paul and Sheryl cross Lake Ontario and enter the Oswego and Erie Canals where they transit historic locks, then visit an abandoned castle on the Hudson River before sailing into harbor in New York.
DISTANT SHORES
NORFOLK TO THE OUTER BANKS. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is a 1,095 mile inland waterway running from Norfolk VA to Miami FL down the eastern coast of the USA. The Shards head south on this route making a side trip to the Outer Banks, haunt of Blackbeard the Pirate.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (4)
As millions more people join the exodus from the countryside seeking a living in the big city, Alexandra Leroux, host of the series, investigates how these ever-expanding urban sprawls cope with yet more incoming human beings.
LET'S ALL GO TO THE SEA
CHILE, THE HILLS OF VALPARAISO. Coastlines and seafronts are the gateways to the oceans, a source of many and varied natural resources. It’s easy to understand why half of the world’s population lives along or near the coast. Throughout history man has discovered and settled faraway places by first reaching land on the coasts and seafronts. And it’s one explanation for the fascinating racial mix that is often found on coasts. The ten coastlines featured in the series brilliantly reflect the lifestyles and customs of the people that use them.
NOMADS
WINDSURFING MAUI-HAWAII. World Wave Sailing Champion's explore the beauty and mystique of Maui, as they prepare for the ‘Aloha Classic,’ the final stop on the World Wavesailing Tour.
BLUE REALM
REEFS OF STEEL. The Blue Realm is a stunning and engrossing TV series featuring amazing undersea animals and marine life. Utilizing superb HD imagery, engaging stories and the world's leading scientists, the series takes viewers on extraordinary underwater journeys of discovery.
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
MILKY WAY, ENECLADUS, SATURN, TIDES, ECLIPSE, LOOKING INTO THE PAST. Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
SPACE WALK, OORT CLOUD, MERCURY, SPACE SUIT, STAR CHART, PLUTO. Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.
WORLD MEDICINE (12)
S2. 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.
KHUFU REVEALED
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the tallest, largest and most enigmatic of all the Pharaonic constructions. 45 centuries later, the mystery lives on: how was the pyramid actually built? French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin has been investigating. He has scrutinized the monument with the eye of an expert, as if he were going to rebuild the whole thing himself. With the help of new technology, he now offers a revolutionary solution. Has he managed to solve the mystery of the Great Pyramid?
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (19)
As millions more people join the exodus from the countryside seeking a living in the big city, Alexandra Leroux, host of the series, investigates how these ever-expanding urban sprawls cope with yet more incoming human beings.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (39)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (40)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
THE SPECIES RETURN - (3)
With a little helping hand, Mother Nature possesses magnificent vital energy. It is up to us to understand that energy. This series examine various species that have made a comeback among our European landscapes, providing "close to home" examples. We are now fully aware that every coming year brings about a reduction in our planet's biodiversity. One in eight species of bird, one in four mammals, and one in three amphibians are threatened with extinction by the end of the 21st century. But this is not necessarily a lost cause. With a little helping hand, Mother Nature possesses magnificent vital energy. Even in our immediate surroundings, in a highly urbanised and industrialised Europe, some species of wildlife, which had been virtually wiped out, are reappearing. There are various reasons for this wildlife.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
MAGGIE’S WAR: A TRUE STORY OF COURAGE, LEADERSHIP AND VALOR IN WORLD WAR II. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
A SPARK OF NERVE
A Spark of Nerve weaves together the extraordinary stories of Loren, Michael, Chelsey and other trauma patients who fight their way back from paralysis thanks to Dr. Mackinnon, a 1975 graduate of Queen’s University School of Medicine, Canada and a mother of four. The film follows the charismatic Mackinnon and her patients for three years, from the examining room to the operating room, as their emotional stories unfold—from trauma and disappointment to hope and finally healing as the joy and freedom of movement is slowly regained.
WORLD MEDICINE (11)
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 (14)
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.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
BIOMASS. The use of organic materials and biomass. What it is, how it is produced and ways of using it.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
SEPARATION OF WASTE. In the recycling of urban waste, the separation of waste destined to be recycled is necessary. A visit to several cooperatives that collect and separate waste for recycling.
EPIGENETICS, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF OUR GENES
The consensus is building that the largest non-genetic contribution to most common diseases is going to be epigenetic, because that is the way every single exposure to the environment can leave its mark on the genome. Today the scientific community has begun the ambitious task of mapping the human epigenome to dig further into the complex but essential understanding of gene regulation and transformation. This film takes us right into the scientific odyssey which completely changes our view on how our genes function and what affects them, deeply transforming our understanding and relationship to the ever-changing process of all things Living.
NOMADS
BIG MOUNTAIN HELI-SKIING IN HAINES, ALASKA. X games medalists take to the slopes of Haines, Alaska to experience the ultimate in heli-skiing; a challenge to even the best of the best.
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.
POSTCARD PERFECT
GUYANA. Bordering Suriname and Brazil, Guyana is France’s biggest region. With its surface being 96% covered by an impenetrable jungle, it is the location of much trafficking. While the police work to dismantle the prominent drug trafficking networks, the environmental police track down poachers, whose activity is particularly intense. Their searches bring them in daily contact with the Garimpeiros, illegal Brazilian immigrants who work at gold panning sites, in contradiction with the law. Gold trafficking therefore doubles up as weapons trafficking and prostitution.