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THE WORLD'S SMALLEST OPERA HOUSE. "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere". That's the vision people from all over the world have of New York. This report takes a look behind the scenes of the world's smallest opera house, in the heart of New York. Tony Amato, the son of an Italian butcher, thought when he came to New York in the 40s that he could make it too by realizing his dream of owning an opera house. The house is 3 stories high and three windows wide. The hall feels no bigger than a living room, however its 107 seats are always sold out. Tony Amato continues to be the center and linchpin of this miniature opera. Tony is barely 5 foot tall, with his sneakers and the small, wiry man seems to be held up by his pant-suspenders. His voice is persuasive, his eyes bright. He conducts, sings, jumps, laughs and grumbles all at once. At 88 years of age, Maestro Tony Amato is in the middle of the season's last production.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (11)
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.
THE AVIATORS (1)
S7. The Aviators is a fast-paced, exciting TV series hosted and written by world-renowned pilots. This unique series joins our aviation expert correspondents as they cover a broad range of topics designed to keep both pilots and aviation enthusiasts informed and entertained. The series covers everything from new aircraft designs to the latest GPS technologies, accident and safety awareness, airline profiles, and remote fly-in getaways all over the world - The Aviators has it all!
THE AVIATORS (2)
S7. The Aviators is a fast-paced, exciting TV series hosted and written by world-renowned pilots. This unique series joins our aviation expert correspondents as they cover a broad range of topics designed to keep both pilots and aviation enthusiasts informed and entertained. The series covers everything from new aircraft designs to the latest GPS technologies, accident and safety awareness, airline profiles, and remote fly-in getaways all over the world - The Aviators has it all!
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
05: LA PALMA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
06: RHODOS. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
MARS RISING
STAYING ALIVE. 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.
MISSION EXPLORATION: MEGALOPOLIS - (12)
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.
THE ISLANDERS
LOFOTEN, NORWAY. 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 HIMBAS ARE SHOOTING!
In Namibia, a group of Himbas men and women of all ages have decided to make a film showing who they are and what their life is like: incorporating key moments in their history, daily life, ceremonies and ancestral ties, the attractions and dangers of modernity, forced and chosen changes, etc. For the Himbas, a people of oral tradition, making a film about themselves will be a first. It will also share the adventure of men and women who are both anchored in tradition and turned towards the future, and who discover the pleasure of telling their story, acting and inventing with means that, until now, have only ever offered a superficial image of themselves.
NOMADS
SUB ZERO-FREESTYLE SNOWMOBILE MADNESS. A look into the world and culture of snowmobiling; the fans, the lifestyle and the sport.
KITCHEN RUSH
MUNICH - RESTAURANTS VITRUV & GANDL. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
KITCHEN RUSH
MUNICH - RESTAURANTS BOETTNER'S & VUE MAXIMILLAN. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
ALIEN LIFE (AND WHERE TO FIND IT)
ALIEN LIFE is a cutting edge scientific documentary uncovering the latest developments in astro-biological research which leads to the first ever CGI creation of what alien life looks like. Every day scientists discover more and more about life, not only outside of our planet but on it as well. Using this new research astro-biologists are able to deduce not only where life may be found but also, what it will look like. This documentary walks through the process for discovering planets across the universe and how uncovering new information leads to greater understanding of life, not only Earth but on other planets too.
TERRUA
SANTA RITA VINEYARD. Doctors recommend wine for its antioxidant properties and nutrients. We recommend it simply because it’s good. That’s why in Terruá, we invite you to learn about the different wine-related touristic and gastronomic destinies, one of the iconic products of the Chilean industry.
TERRUA
VIU VINEYARD. Doctors recommend wine for its antioxidant properties and nutrients. We recommend it simply because it’s good. That’s why in Terruá, we invite you to learn about the different wine-related touristic and gastronomic destinies, one of the iconic products of the Chilean industry.
THE INCA EMPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS
CUZCO. The Inca Empire Constructions: a program that analyses the existing relationship amongst nature, the Inca architecture, the balance of the Inca society and the different forms and aspects in which some of these traditions are still alive. The history of the Inca Empire. Its constructions, its mythology and philosophy. A tour of Cuzco and the different places that were inhabited by this culture.
THE INCA EMPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS
MACHU PICCHU. A report on the history of Machu Picchu, the quality of its constructions, its inhabitants’ culture, their lifestyle and religion, the roads and the terraces or farmland.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
GREEN TERRACES (TERRAZAS VERDES). This episode explores the use of green terraces, their installation, and how they benefit both the user and the city.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
BIOMASS (BIODIESEL). The process of recycling vegetable oil to reuse it, in order to use it as an alternative energy system that does not pollute the environment.
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
SOLAR SYSTEMS, SATELLITES, TELESCOPES, STARS, EARTH, ANIMALS 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.
INSIDE OUTER SPACE
MOON, SOLAR FLARES, MARS, QUASAR, HUBBLE, NEIL ARMSTRONG. 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.
TRAVEL PLAN
ISRAEL NAZARATH PART 1. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
ISRAEL NAZARATH PART 2. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
THE ISLANDERS
SHODO SHIMA, JAPAN. 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.
WORLD MEDICINE (7)
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.
WORLD MEDICINE (8)
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.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
WAR JOURNAL THE INCREDIBLE WORLD WAR II ESCAPE OF MAJOR DAMON “ROCKY” GAUSE. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
NEW ZEALAND'S RACE OF EXCESSES
A plunge into New Zealand's Ultramarathon preparations, a tradition that comes from a Maori legend. 55 year-old Lilac Fley is an athlete and many times winner of the extreme race. A Maori legend dictates the course of the Ultramarathon. It tells the story of a boy who once lived with his tribe on the New Zealand coast. One day his mother asked him to search for some kumaras, or sweet potatoes, for a meal. Instead of digging for them, he decided to steal some from the neighboring tribe. Till this day, runners follow in his footsteps along the coastline - during New Zealand's most famous marathon.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (2)
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 - (3)
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.
SHARING THE EARTH
INDIA. Veterinarian, biologist and adventurer Mannaig de Kersauson travels the world in search of men and women who work to repair the damages inflicted upon the environment. She is on the lookout for ways, new and old, mankind has found for living in harmony with nature. She talks to scientists, experts or local tribesmen from different parts of the world about these environmental issues and what can be done to restore some balance. From Canada to Brazil or Kenya, SHARING THE EARTH is an odyssey that enables us to learn more about our planet's diversity and the means to protect it.
STREET FOOTBALL IN MY COUNTRY
Street Football is a worldwide phenomenon that can be played by anyone, no matter their age, their gender or where they come from. It can be played anywhere, no need for a stadium, white lines, green grasses or even shoes ! In each episode of these series we take you to an emerging country where Football has become a way of helping children and bringing hope by life changing their habits. Discover the attaching portraits of these children that might one day become some of the greatest players in the world just like before them C. Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and so many others.
STREET FOOTBALL IN MY COUNTRY
Street Football is a worldwide phenomenon that can be played by anyone, no matter their age, their gender or where they come from. It can be played anywhere, no need for a stadium, white lines, green grasses or even shoes ! In each episode of these series we take you to an emerging country where Football has become a way of helping children and bringing hope by life changing their habits. Discover the attaching portraits of these children that might one day become some of the greatest players in the world just like before them C. Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and so many others.
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (26)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis. At the heart of Africa, the Congo for many people will always be associated with Joseph Conrad’s early twentieth-century novel the Heart of Darkness, a title that has become a by-word for the country. And for Benjamin and David, two former child soldiers, and Funaha held as a sex slave by one of the many militias that continue to terrorise the country, that metaphor remains a daily reality. The film explores how this seemingly never-ending conflict impacts on the people of North Kivu.
WHAT IN THE WORLD - (27)
Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis. At the heart of Africa, the Congo for many people will always be associated with Joseph Conrad’s early twentieth-century novel the Heart of Darkness, a title that has become a by-word for the country. And for Benjamin and David, two former child soldiers, and Funaha held as a sex slave by one of the many militias that continue to terrorise the country, that metaphor remains a daily reality. The film explores how this seemingly never-ending conflict impacts on the people of North Kivu.
ORGANIC PANIC
FISH. Fish have become humanity’s last significant wild food source, but growing global demand now threatens wild fish stocks. The fish farming industry is booming, feeding this growing demand for seafood. Aquaculture advocates claim that farmed fish will soon be the only way to provide fish to the world. Critics warn that farmed fish carry disease and parasites, and could devastate ocean ecology. Can a wild catch fishery be sustainable? Can an organic fish farm be healthy and environmentally sound or is organic fish farming just a scam and a cash grab? Are there alternatives to destructive conventional fish farms? Internationally renowned skier Mark Abma tours the BC coast to find out what’s the healthiest choice for himself and for the world.
ORGANIC PANIC
BUILDING. Homeowners are increasingly concerned with chemicals that could be off gassing from bedding, flooring, paint and cabinets in their own homes. Whether buying a home or renovating, energy costs are of concern to homeowners. Increasingly, energy use in the home is being tied to climate change. Is your house or condo a health hazard or ecological disaster? Ken and Jen and their new baby are moving into their first home. They meet with eco-‐architect and bio-‐ energetic therapist Ingrid Cryns to learn about sustainable building with natural and certified organic materials. Can they afford a super clean, energy efficient dream house? David Sparkes, general contractor and TV host (HGTV “”The Unsellables”) argues that common, off-‐the-‐shelf renovation materials are safe and budget-‐ friendly. He thinks there’s a reason why you don’t commonly see eco-‐alternatives to conventional building materials in stores…
A NATION SOARS
WINGS OF COURAGE. An in-depth look at how aviation became an integral part of the battlefield and evolved to help change the course of the First World War, led by Canada's heroic involvement. Individual films include Drawn to Victory, Wings of Courage and Flight Path of Heroes.
THE MIND OF PLANTS
The Sinis protected marine area and the Island of Mal di Ventre is the subject of this documentary that takes place in the Eastern part of the Island of Sardinia. In the company of Angelo, a Sardinian diving instructor we go to discover the underwater flora and fauna of the waters around the Island of Mal di Ventre, a place of splendid tropical colors. We then dive to visit the shipwreck of the "Vaporetto": a ferryboat that went down in the Second World War, which is quite well conserved and is home to various types of fish like the groupers and also to sea slugs. We then go to visit the Cabras pool and watch the traditional fishing methods of the flat-headed mullet, a species from which can be extracted the famous "Sardinian Gold".
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
07: LA GOMERA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
08: GRAN CANARIA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
KITCHEN RUSH
NICE - RESTAURANTS LES VIVIERS & BERLIN RESTAURNT MEISTERCHUELER. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
KITCHEN RUSH
NICE - RESTAURANTS L'AROMTE & L'UNIVERS. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
BOLIVIA HIGHWAY OF DEATH
Bolivia is a country of contrasts: the Andes with peaks of 5,800 meters in the West and the Amazon basin in the East. In between: the Yungas region and the most dangerous roads in the world - the workplace of trucker Julio Gustavo and his old Volvo. Julio is in his early 40s and is a truck driver in Bolivia. Driving trucks is his passion, but he cannot get used to the traffic on the new freeways. He still prefers the famous dirt road, barely 3 meters large. Because of the elevated accident and death rate, it is still known today as the "Carretera de la Muerte" or "Highway of Death".
IN THE LAND OF ENFLOWERED MEN
In Southern Saudi Arabia, at the heart of the mountain range of Tihama, which separates the Red Sea from the Rub Al khalî desert, live the Enflowered-men. They are great warriors, who put on make up and adorn themselves with flowers to show their strength. Divided into wide clans, they breed goats, their only wealth, in a sun-burnt landscape of dust and pebbles. A story of pride and honor and family secrets.
BLUE REALM
TOXIC INVADERS. 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.
THE INCA EMPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS
MACHU PICCHU. A report on the history of Machu Picchu, the quality of its constructions, its inhabitants’ culture, their lifestyle and religion, the roads and the terraces or farmland.
THE INCA EMPIRE CONSTRUCTIONS
SACRED VALLEY. The importance of water in Inca culture. Its worship and the importance of fertile valleys for agriculture.