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Discover the Great War seen from above, alongside the greatest aces of aviation. This film shines the spotlight on these men and the exploits that made them international stars during a key period in aviation history from 1914 to 1918.

THE ACES’ WAR2x52’

Why do we feel such emotion when we enter a church, a temple, a mosque, or a synagogue? Embark on a journey through time and geography to discover the world’s greatest monuments of sacred architecture.

S c r e e n i n g R o o m : w w w . z e d . f r

Line-Up Spring 2018

SACRED SPACES4x52’, 4x90’ & 15x26’ 4K

H I S T O R Y & C I V I L I Z A T I O N S

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Alongside renowned experts and thanks to the very latest technology, discover how animals see their environment. A scientific documentary that plunges us in a surprising world.

Did you miss any of the most recent scientific breakthroughs? Dinosaurs, exoplanets, solar eclipse, sea level rise and even an 8th continent… Everything you need to know about the discoveries that will shape the world of tomorrow is all here.

TOP SCIENCE STORIES52’

INSIDE NATURE’S EYES52’

Take a closer look at space probes - true engineering marvels that have visited nearly every world in our solar system, and revolutionized the understanding of our place in the cosmos.

SPACE PROBES!2x52’ & 6x22’

Do you really know what hypnosis is? Plunge into the workings of the human brain, and discover the wonderful capabilities of thought.

How can Tokyo survive sitting on some of the most seismically active rock on the planet? Discover the challenges the metropolises are facing today and the technological innovations developed to save them. Eps: Venice / Tokyo / New York.

A group of scientists joins forces with the know-how of aboriginals to lead the Bush Blitz expedition in the heart of the inhospitable Australian Gibson desert.

THE SCIENCE OF HYPNOSIS52’

CITIES UNDER RESCUE3x45’ New Eps!

BUSH BLITZ, EXPEDITION ONINDIGENOUS LANDS 52’

Revisit the first two decades of Israel, as seen by both Israelis and Arabs, to mark the 70th year of existence of the Hebrew State. Twenty critical years to understand the origin of a conflict still making headlines.

ISRAEL, A TWICE PROMISEDLAND 2x52’

N E W P R O G R A M S

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Plunge into the daily life of a veterinary clinic as seen through animals’ eyes. From the waiting room to the surgery, this film offers a surprising and moving experience.

Are all cats grey in the dark? Not really! Tracking the escapades of animals in the darkness, catch a glimpse of an unimagined world that the very latest technology brings into light.

PET EMERGENCIES, 24H INSIDE A VET CLINIC 52’

ANIMALS AT NIGHT52’

N A T U R A L H I S T O R Y

D I S C O V E R Y

Cows are part of our history and our landscape, but we forget that behind their large, gentle eyes are sensitive creatures whose intelligence is largely underestimated. Discover the story of three cows who aren’t so mad as all that!

Dive into the world of Beluga whales and follow a major scientific quest that sheds new light on these fascinating marine mammals - many of which are under threat or even in danger of dying out.

ONCE UPON A COW52’

THE MYSTERY OF THE BELUGAS52’ 4K

The Cuban crocodile is an endemic species now endangered. Meet the people struggling to save these reptiles and discover an animal that has become the symbol of an island that will do anything to preserve its identity and freedom.

FIGHTING FOR THE CUBAN CROCODILE 52’

CONNECTING TRADITIONS12x52’ New Eps!

How do people pass on their knowledge to protect and safeguard their culture and identity from generation to generation?

A submersion in the final year of the war, through the chaos triggered by Hitler’s elite SS tank division. Using full HD colorized footage, the film retraces the last missions and the crimes of Hitler’s death squad.

HITLER’S DEATH ARMY:DAS REICH 2x45’ & 90’

H I S T O R Y & C I V I L I Z A T I O N S

From the Yalta Conference in 1945 up to 1953, discover a new world order designed by three men, in search of a lasting peace, that would inevitably lead to the Cold War.

50 years after Bobby Kennedy’s assassination, discover an unprecedented portrait of a man who left an indelible mark on American politics.

1945-1953: FROM WORLD WARTO COLD WAR 2x52’

THE AMERICAN DREAMS OFBOBBY KENNEDY 52’

N E W P R O G R A M S

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Discover the work of one of the first street photographers to make a successful transition from black-and-white to color in fine-art Photography.

JOEL MEYEROWITZ: THE PULSE OF THE STREET 52’

D I S C O V E R Y

D I S C O V E R Y

Through breathtaking destinations (Brazil, Egypt, China, Japan, Spain…), meet the people who have transformed pieces of nature and urban wastelands into the most beautiful and innovative gardens.

GARDEN DESIGN: WHEN NATURE MEETS ART 10x26’ New Eps!

Between ancestral techniques and contemporary design, five craftspeople plunge us into the sensorial universe of cashmere, yak hair, plant fibers, cotton and silk.

WEAVING THE WORLD: A JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS 5x52’

Plunge into the sensorial world of fragrant plants and meet those who struggle to preserve them. From New Caledonia to Venezuela through the South of France and the Comoro Islands, embark on a journey between artisanal craft and perfume creation.

Travel around the globe and meet the last traditional fishermen who live between land and sea. On their boat or in their floating village, they share with us their daily life and their beliefs.

How about travelling the world through colors? Embark on a world tour (China, Colombia, Australia…) and explore countries’ culture, history, traditions and landscapes through this original prism.

Head off to discover magnificent locations and five new lakes hiding the key to understanding the Earth’s mysteries: Chilika in India, Skadar in the Balkans, the Rift Valley Lakes in Tanzania, Saimaa Lake in Finland, and General Carrera in Patagonia.

PEOPLE OF THE SEA20x26’

A WORLD OF SCENTS5x52’ New Eps!

A WORLD OF COLORS12x52’ 4K New Eps!

THE SECRET LIFE OF LAKES 10x52’ New Eps!

BIG SCREEN SPLENDORS5x45’

On the trail of big screen heroes (The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones…), discover breathtaking sites which were once used as movie sets. Eps: China / Scotland / New Zealand / France / UK.

Experience the Cuban way of life and meet those who keep it alive. Between claimed heritage and modernity, the Cuban people have created a unique society, integrating a tumultuous history into their culture and shaping the future of their country in a global world.

CUBA, EMBRACING ITSFUTURE 2x52’

A R T & C U L T U R E

An immersion into the heart of the USA to discover one of the fastest growing industries in the country: marijuana business. How did this plant go from illegal drug to a medicinal use?

MARIJUANA BUSINESS52’

This documentary takes us behind the scenes of the Holy See and lifts the veil on the secret diplomacy of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

The Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, the Vatican… All these iconic monuments have replicas scattered around the globe. Between lucrative investments, architectural piracy, and modern tourism, what business lies behind this phenomenon?

For centuries, researchers, historians and enthusiasts have been searching for the last relics of Jesus Christ. But do these Holy artifacts really exist? Plunge into the heart of a captivating investigation between archeology, history and mysticism.

HOLY DIPLOMACY: THE SECRET POWER OF THE VATICAN 52’

THE REAL THING52’ 4K

THE HOLY RELICS: THE QUEST52’

N E W P R O G R A M S

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I N V E S T I G A T I O N & P O L I T I C S

A R T & C U L T U R E

2018 will mark the 70th anniversary of the creation of Israel. But what remains of the hope for a peaceful Jewish State? Israeli writers - Amos Oz, Etgar Keret, Zeruya Shalev,… - speak out and offer a striking portrait of their country.

ISRAEL, STORIES OF MODERN DAYS 52’

Through the musical work of famous composers, discover the history of the Alhambra, a true architectural masterpiece, symbol of an eternal Spain.

SOUNDS OF THE ALHAMBRA52’

Could painting and music be played simultaneously? Follow a painter’s journey who leaves the solitude of her studio to be the first visual artist-in-residence at The Juilliard School in New York.

Living legend of abstract art, Soulages reveals himself from a new perspective. Testimonies and archives unveil the power of his paintings, reminding us the timelessness of his «Beyond Black».

THE JUILLIARD EXPERIMENT83’

SOULAGES, MASTER OF BLACK AND LIGHT 52’

In the vast city of Chongqing, the last of the old districts is due to be demolished. Through the eyes of three people who have always lived there, discover the moving testimony of a disappearing world.

LAST DAYS IN SHIBATI60’ - 4 Festival Awards (IDFA,...)

C R E A T I V E D O C S

C O M I N G N E X T

S c r e e n i n g R o o m : w w w . z e d . f r

Discover the spectacular and surprising history of our organs. From our DNA to our brain through our eyes, this extensive exploration shows us how our body shaped, evolved and adapted through time.Delivery: April 2018.

THE SECRET HISTORY OF OUR EVOLUTION 2x52’ 4K

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After the worldwide success of the docu-series The Squatters, this film focuses on the unexpected return of the bloodsuckers : Lice, bedbugs, fleas, mites, mosquitoes, ticks, crab lice, which we believed for a moment we had gotten rid of, once again proliferate. How can we eliminate rapidly these very unwanted guests? Delivery: January 2019.

THE SQUATTERS’ RETURN52’ 4K

Relive the first step on the Moon through the eyes of those who took part in it. Full color archival images and 3D reenactment plunge us into this epic adventure like never before. Delivery: February 2019.

APOLLO, THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE 2x45’

Plunge into the heart of a captivating scientific investigation to discover a painting that took the art world by storm. 500 years after his death, have we found an unknown self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci? Delivery: August 2018.

LEONARDO: THE MYSTERYOF THE LOST PORTRAIT 52’ & 90’

S C I E N C E & K N O W L E D G E

Using the most advanced geophysical methods along with the study of ancient tsunamis, this scientific investigation helps us understand the tsunamis of the future: where they will strike and how we might eventually prepare for them. Delivery: April 2019.

TSUNAMIS52’ 4K

How do scientists predict the weather and improve their forecasts? Alongside researchers who examine some of the most spectacular weather phenomena, discover this activity that remains largely unknown. Delivery: Spring 2019.

THE WEATHER ADVENTURE52’ & 90’

C O M I N G N E X T

S c r e e n i n g R o o m : w w w . z e d . f r

A full archive documentary collection which revisits the key moments of history from a new perspective. Delivery: Fall 2018.

Marie Antoinette’s myth has often obscured the reality and her personality. With the restoration of her favorite hideaway to its former glory, this docudrama proposes an intimate portrait of a « too-modern woman ». Delivery: August 2018.

To commemorate humanity’s first walk on the moon 50 years ago, Patrick Jeudy revisits the space race - from the launch of the first Soviet Sputnik in 1957 to the American triumph of Apollo 11 in 1969. Delivery: March 2019.

Can one of the regulatory authorities of our states be financed by private funds? A captivating investigation in the shape of a thriller that lifts the lid on one of the most secretive organizations’ financing. Delivery: April 2018.

Thanks to previously unseen documents, this film reveals the mysteries of Marie Antoinette’s trial and sheds new light on this murky period of history, when the French Revolution tipped into violence and terror, ultimately leading to its failure. Delivery: February 2019.

A new perspective on a little-known war that has influenced international relations to this day, and shaped the world we live in. Delivery: December 2018.

In 1941, JFK’s sister, Rosemary, mysteriously disappeared from public sight after a lobotomy ordered by her own father. For the first time, this film explores what has remained to this day the Kennedy family’s darkest secret. Delivery: July 2018.

Along with contemporary protagonists, historians, geopolitical specialists and atomic experts, this two-episode documentary reveals what we avoided by a whisker during a period that is not really all that far in the past. Delivery: February 2018.

HISTORY UNCOVERED4x52’

THE SECRET VERSAILLES OF MARIE ANTOINETTE 52’ 4K

THE BATTLE FOR THE MOON,FROM SPUTNIK TO APOLLO 2x52’

THE INTERPOL CASE52’

TO KILL A QUEEN52’

KOREA: THE NEVER ENDINGWAR 2x52’

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ROSEMARY KENNEDY? 52’

BROKEN ARROWS, THE LOST BOMBS OF THE COLD WAR 2x52’

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