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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.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (27)
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 - (28)
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.
SACRED CULTURE
TAJ MAHAL. 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.
LIVING JUNGLE - (15)
“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.
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
ASTEROIDS, COMETS, VENUS, METEOROIDS, NEBULA, SPACE RACE. 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
BLACK HOLES, OLYMPUS MONS, JUPITER, INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, LIGHTYEAR, FOOD IN SPACE. 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.
DISTANT SHORES
NORMANDY, FRANCE. Series 9 of Distant Shores follows Paul and Sheryl Shard on a diverse voyage from England through the inland waterways of France to the Mediterranean Sea, an Atlantic crossing, and island-hopping in the Caribbean aboard their 49-foot sailboat, Distant Shores II. When they travel through France to arrive in the Med they sail to Gibraltar. From Gibraltar they enter the Atlantic Ocean stopping at the exotic port of Rabat on the west coast of Morocco, then head offshore to explore the Canary Islands before joining the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in Las Palmas for a 2,800 mile trans-atlantic passage to the Caribbean for Christmas celebrations.
DISTANT SHORES
PARIS, FRANCE. Series 9 of Distant Shores follows Paul and Sheryl Shard on a diverse voyage from England through the inland waterways of France to the Mediterranean Sea, an Atlantic crossing, and island-hopping in the Caribbean aboard their 49-foot sailboat, Distant Shores II. When they travel through France to arrive in the Med they sail to Gibraltar. From Gibraltar they enter the Atlantic Ocean stopping at the exotic port of Rabat on the west coast of Morocco, then head offshore to explore the Canary Islands before joining the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in Las Palmas for a 2,800 mile trans-atlantic passage to the Caribbean for Christmas celebrations.
THE ISLANDERS
KODIAK, ALASKA. 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.
THE AVIATORS (6)
S6. ANATOMY OF A DEPARTURE: Get up and go? Not quite. The process of just leaving the airport sometimes involves talking to a half a dozen separate air traffic controllers. Complicated? Let’s find out! GROUND CONTROL: An often overlooked function of an air traffic controller is ground control. After all, keeping planes from bumping into each other on the ground is sometimes tougher than keeping the apart in the sky!
THE AVIATORS (7)
S6. WWI History: Soon after the invention of the aircraft, military uses for the new flying machine came into being. Then with the dawn of the Great War, legends like the Red Baron were made, and a whole new mode of warfare was born.
NOMAD'S LAND
MEKONG. Continuing the theme of itinerancy, Christophe Cousin takes us on this new journey through two countries: Vietnam and Cambodia, on a river trip up the Mekong to meet the people who live by it. After a miraculous haul of ‘rice-fish’ in the South China Sea, where the river ends its own journey, he goes into the delta to meets some prawn fishermen, or ‘aquatic tramps’ as they are known locally. Christophe then boards a taxi-boat and goes to the floating market of Can Thô. After accompanying a family on its way to sell pineapples on the ‘nine-dragon river’, he arrives at the border and leaves the bustle of Vietnam behind him. In Cambodia, he returns to dry land and gets to know some unusual salesmen who have come from India to sell mosquito nets. Finally, our explorer ends his voyage in the gemstone mines of Ratanakiri.
GRAVEYARDS
AZUL GRAVEYARDS. A program that scours around the famous and the unknown graveyards. The exquisite architectural designs mixed with the whims of their inhabitants. Stories told by its creators, heirs or now-a-days careers will lead us to a journey around magnificent masterpieces representing the era of splendor of the wealthiest families; works that have been witnesses of the passage of time or the political and social environments. Masterpieces devoted to pay tribute and worship to the dead. A tour through the Azul graveyard brings us closer to the history of this Buenos Aires village. A graveyard for wealthy families with vaults, but also others people simpler. A place with a significant architectural value, plenty of beautiful sculptures and stories as the one of the Banks murderer. Tags: Central Graveyard, Dissidents Graveyard, angels.
GRAVEYARDS
URQUIZA GRAVEYARD. Villa Urquiza is a little but amazing village of the Entre Rios Province, Argentina that has four graveyards spite its only 2000 inhabitants. This is reflected in the respect to different creeds, social status or activities of its inhabitants. An introductory journey to their stories.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (20)
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.
TRAJECTORY - (9)
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.
GARONGA SAFARI - (14)
Garonga Safari is a fun and educational show that showcases the African wilderness and the efforts to preserve it. Learn about the importance of each species and its role in the ecosystem. Get ready to be dazzled by the beauty of nature and follow René and his friends as they live in the middle of a wildlife reservation in the region of Garonga between South Africa and Mozambique.
BETWEEN EARTH & SKY II
JORDANIA: THE LAST BEDOUINS OF ARABIA. Sebastian travels the world in his balloon to visit traditional tribes. In exchange, he will show them their world from the sky! Episodes: Jordan, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia
MARS RISING
JOURNEY TO THE RED PLANET. The countdown has begun for the 21st century’s most heroic and potentially deadliest expedition - the first manned mission to Mars – and back. Produced by Galafilm Inc., Mars Rising offers a comprehensive six-part examination of the challenges, the obstacles, the fears and the successes of the mission. Over 300 experts with diverse backgrounds and nationalities contributed their knowledge to the series - experts in fields such as rocket fuel and lifeforms, crew selection and training, mission and space suit engineering, medicine, life support systems and robotics.
DAWA DACHHIRI SHERPA, GOING TO THE LAND OF THE GODS
An icon in Nepal, Sherpa Dachhiri Dawa, is one of the best Trials participants in the world. Discover this extraordinary athlete as well as his amazing story that led him to participate to the Vancouver Olympic Games.
BEAUTIFUL CHILE
BENITO ROJO. The most arid desert in the world, millenary Patagonial ice fields, abundant forests lost in the heart of a mountain, are some of the geographical and natural wealth of Chile that we will get to watch in this program. Every episode will go around places that, most of the time, are completely isolated from the whole civilization.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (37)
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 - (38)
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 MYSTERY OF THE GIANT SLOTHS CAVE
This film tells the discovery in Brazil of an exceptional paleaontological deposit that revolutionizes the knowledge we have of the largest prehistoric mammals: the giant sloth. Built like a scientific enquiry, the film brings back to life, thanks to the magic of CGI, these incredible animals that disappeared more than 10000 years ago.
TRAVEL QUEST
BRAZIL. Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
TRAVEL QUEST
ANTARCTICA. Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
KUNG FU KITCHEN
PEKING DUCK (BEIJING, CHNIA). Peking duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that is considered one of China's national treasure. The dish is prized for the thin, crispy skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Years of training are needed to perfect the various steps needed including the gutting of the duck right up to the carving of the duck into 120 slices under 10 mins. Teoh Minjun is a trainee chef with Jing, a chic modern-Chinese restaurant in Singapore. She has given herself 3 days to learn the skills where many have taken decades. Can MJ reconcile her modern sensibilities with the traditional methods her master is passing her?
KUNG FU KITCHEN
TEPPANYAKI (KOBE, JAPAN). Teppanyaki, meaning "grilled or fried on iron plate", is a popular style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The flashing tools of the trade are a knife, a fork, and two metal spatulas. In spectacular displays of dexterity, chefs cut, stir, season, and divide each diner's portion onto plates on the iron griddle or "teppan". Lissa Doumani is a pastry chef from Napa Valley, California who runs two starred-restaurants with her Japanese husband. Keen to immerse herself further into the Japanese culture, Lissa takes on the challenge to learn the acrobatic skills of teppanyaki in under 3 days. Can she meet the expectation of demanding paying customers?
TRACKING THE BLUE DIAMOND
Could HOPE, the most famous diamond in the world exposed at the Smithsonian museum in Washington be the mythical Blue Diamond of the French Crown, which was stolen 200 years ago during the Revolution, recovered overseas and thought to be cursed? Using cutting edge technologies and software, with the help of the finest craft work, French and American researchers are about to unravel the mystery about the world's biggest cut blue diamond...
TRAVEL PLAN
AYYATUYA. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
BAHIR DAR. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
PERMACULTURE. Permaculture is an energy, fuel and material-saving system that allows construction with eco-friendly materials. A visit to community village "Atrapasueňos" ("Dreamcatcher").
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. Sustainable housing saves energy and materials and improves the quality of life. A visit to the construction sites of houses through sustainable architecture.
THE ISLANDERS
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 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.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (15)
Claudio Iturra takes viewers on a journey to the world’s most astonishing areas. Each episode of this fascinating documentary series shows a new place, which has amazed people since ancient times.