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Tuberculosis, cholera, rabies, tetanus or diphtheria… All these deadly diseases have obsessed two rivals for a lifetime: Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur. Discover how they revolutionized microbiology and medicine.

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PASTEUR & KOCH: THE RACE AGAINST MICROBES 52’, 90’& 2x45’

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

The incredible story of two small remote controlled rovers sent by the Soviets to the moon in the 1970’s.


TANK ON THE MOON52’

Thanks to protagonists and experts, this film looks back at four nuclear accidents that have been classified as official secrets. Now published, the files show how the relentless standoff between two superpowers led us to the brink of obliteration.


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

Discover for the first time the full story of the Third Reich’s deadliest paramilitary organization told by the men who served in it.


INSIDE THE SS 90’, 2x52’ & 1x45’

A full archive documentary collection which revisits the key moments of the 20th

century history from a new perspective.

Ep 1: Hitler, a military genius?Ep 2: Hiroshima caused Japan to surrender?Ep 3: The Marshall Plan saved Europe?Ep 4: Mao, founder of modern China?

Artistic director: David Korn-Brzoza


HISTORY UNCOVERED 4x52’

From Moscow to the extreme borders of Eastern Siberia, the film takes an in-depth look at one of the most brutal penitentiary systems of the twentieth century still largely unknown to this day.

GULAG, A LIFE UNDER THE SOVIET SYSTEM 60’

Through colour archives and eyewitness accounts by former Hitler Youth, the film grasps how a totalitarian regime managed to turn children into soldiers.

Directed by David Korn-Brzoza


HITLER YOUTH2x44’

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Wall Street, October 1929: the greatest economic crisis of the 20th century suddenly breaks out. Could it happen again?

Directed by William Karel


19292x52’

A submersion in the final year of the war, through the chaos triggered by Hitler’s elite SS tank division: «Das Reich». 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’


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

Focusing on the gigantic ambitions of astronomy specialists, this documentary delves into the universe of the most important observatories of the world.

CLOSER TO THE STARS52’

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 explain this unexpected return of the bloodsuckers?


THE SQUATTERS’ RETURN 52’

Animals’ status remains a controversial subject. Meet the scientists, activists, legal experts as well as lobbyists who debate the questions it raises. A captivating investigation which reframes the terms of a cross-border issue.


DO ANIMALS HAVE RIGHTS?52’

A worldwide investigation into the global nature and epidemic scope of depression, shown from a societal point of view that challenges the individual notion of depression.


With the support of the Creative Europe program of the European Union

SAD PEOPLE FACTORY52’ & 80’

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

High speed and immediacy have become the norm, but some have decided to slow down this movement to avoid an ecological, economic and social catastrophe.


INVISIBLE REVOLUTIONS52’ & 90’

Many workers consult their doctors about work-related stress. Nowadays, this is a major problem for society. But what if the solution lies in the structure of the company itself?


HAPPINESS AT WORK52’ & 90’

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How can someone act bravely instead of running away when faced with dangerous situations? Alongside a psychologist and neuroscientist, meet these men and women and discover what allows them to switch from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

THE ORDINARY HEROES52’

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How can Tokyo survive sitting on some of the most seismically active rocks on the planet? How do engineers try to protect NYC from what created it: water? Discover the technological innovations developed to save cities from disappearing.


CITIES UNDER THREAT 3x45’

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.

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ROSEMARY KENNEDY? 52’

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


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.

A WORLD OF COLOURS12x52’ New Eps!

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

From the sand dunes of Mauritania to the currents of River Senegal, this collection explores the origin, the nature and the survival of deep links between populations in West and Central Africa, and their habitat.

SENTINELS OF AFRICA4x52’

Eternal life is humanity’s oldest dream. It may be finally coming true. Today, at least in the West, the quest for immortality has shifted from the metaphysical to the technical and the scientific.


WAITING FOR IMMORTALITY52’ & 90’

This three-part series explores the History and impact of the Internet: how it works, how it has evolved, the technologies it has spawned, and where it might take us in the next decade.

FIRST PRIZE AT 2018 JACKSON HOLE SCIENCE MEDIA AWARDS

DIGITS 3x60’

Come behind the scenes of two missions: The NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter. Their voyage into space takes us closer to the sun than ever, to resolve decades-old questions about the inner workings of our nearest star.

SOLAR ODYSSEY 52’

D I S C O V E R Y

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NEW ZEALAND, A LEGENDARY LAND 110’, 2x52’ & 2x26’

Embark on a breathtaking voyage to a unique territory and meet the Maori people who lives in harmony with nature.

PEOPLE OF THE SEA6x52’ & 20x26’

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


Old or new, deserted or crowded, some roads are paved with legends. This series casts a new light on these roads through the eyes of the men and women who continue to sustain the legends.

MYTHICAL ROADS 69x52’ New Eps!

A R T & C U L T U R E


Discover the untold story of Australia’s most important rock and roll band that would inspire the nation to believe in the power of music to change the world.

Back on stage in 2019!

Thanks to interviews of specialists and people who experienced living in his buildings, this documentary sheds some light on Le Corbusier’s spirit and way of thinking, presenting his vision behind his creations.

MIDNIGHT OIL: 1984 90’

LE CORBUSIER EFFECT 52’

THE SECRET LIFE OF LAKES 10x52’ New Eps!

Embark on a journey in the footsteps of the man behind the character. A riveting documentary that pays tribute to the immortal character of Columbo.

50th anniversary of the tv show – selected at FIPADOC


PETER FALK VERSUS COLUMBO52’

More than just two legends of cinema, Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo are the cinema. These two icons have forever changed the erotic imagination of a whole era through their exoticism and audacity.


Plunge into six children kidnapping cases and explore from the inside a unique and colossal system: The AMBER Alert.

From the first days of the Iran-Iraq War in 1980 to the fall of Daesh, for the first time, a documentary series tells of the destruction of Iraq. A story in which major powers clash due to economic interests. A look at 40 years that changed the world.

Delivery: November 2020

Relive the Apollo Program as never seen before! Full color archival image and 3D reenactment retrace from a brand-new perspective this epic adventure, to mark the 50th anniversary of mankind’s first step on the Moon.

Delivery: Spring 2019

10 million visitors, 40 000 artworks : no other museum in the world has ever equaled this figure. But the Louvre wasn’t built in a day, so what is its story? From palace to museum, delve into 800 years of the Louvre’s history.


Six episodes, six custodies of 48 hours, and a lot of murders. Based on testimonies of lawyers, magistrates and policemen, this series uses immersive reenactments to relive the crucial moment of custody.

DIETRICH - GARBO, THE ANGEL AND THE DIVINE 52’

AMBER ALERT6x52’

IRAQ, DESTRUCTION OF A NATION 4x52’

APOLLO: BACK TO THE MOON 90’ & 2x45’

THE LOUVRE, BUILDING A SYMBOL 52’

48H UNDER SUSPICION6x52’

F A C T U A L

N E W P R O J E C T S



1934: from June 29 to July 2 «The night of the long knives» marks Hitler’s final steps to absolute power in a horrifying series of murders. The film sheds light on a major turning point in the history of Nazi Germany documenting how events unfolded with the help of historians archive footage and motion graphic design.

Delivery: December 2019

Throughout World War II, the submarine «Rubis» and the submersibles of the «Free French Naval Forces» scoured the Atlantic to neutralize the German Navy. Discover these forgotten ships that made possible the liberation of France.


OPERATION HUMMINGBIRD: HITLER’S RISE TO POWER 52’

THE SUBMARINES OF THE RESISTANCE 52’

Today, the modern soldier relies on advanced weapons and communications technology as his essential support. But in World War 2, soldiers relied on… animals! This full archive documentary shows how dogs, horses, elephants and pigeons became WW2 soldiers’ best friends in battle.

Delivery: August 2019

Based on previously-unreleased documentary sources, this landmark series tells the story of the Soviet concentration camp system, a major political, human and economic fact of the 20th century which remains unknown until today.

Delivery: July 2019

With the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union

Look at the most spectacular weather phenomena and discover how scientists predict the weather and, each year, improve their predictions to avoid disasters.


With the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union

How were the pyramids built? What are the next revelations surrounding their eternal secrets? Thanks to CGI, satellite imagery and cutting-edge aerial archeology, this series decodes the mysteries of their construction.


ANIMALS AT WAR, WILD HEROES OF WORD WAR II 2x52’ & 90’

GULAG, THE STORY 3x52’

THE WEATHER: THE RACE TO FORECAST 52’ & 90’

THE PYRAMIDS: SOLVING THE MYSTERY 6x47’


Embark on a journey to the most beautiful oases in the world, and meet the people who try to maintain the traditional oasis lifestyle. Together, they initiate new projects to preserve this unique ecosystem.


OASES: THE DESERT SENTINELS4x43’

For the first time, the UTP team is heading for the South Pacific to explore the corals of the deep. Thanks to aerial footage and never-before-seen underwater film, embark on a fascinating expedition.


UNDER THE POLE: DEEP SEA CORALS OF POLYNESIA 52’

The 12th SS Panzer «Hitlerjugend» Division became one of the most famous German divisions to fight in the Second World War. Discover the story of these teenagers who were killers, and would soon become mass murderers.

Delivery: End 2019

FURY IN NORMANDY 52’

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What if goats were just as clever as dogs? Meet four of them, evolving in different environment, and discover this sensitive and clever animal.

By the director of Kittenhood and Pig Tales

SMART AS A GOAT52’

Following the steps of a dog, from its abandonment to its adoption by a new family, this moving documentary explores the millenary and unique bond existing between dogs and humans.

FOR DOG’S SAKE 52’

Each episode invites us to spend a day in a sacred monument to explore the world’s most remarkable religious constructions’ history, architecture and rituals, alongside the people who keep it alive.


WONDERS OF MEN 15x26’

This blue-chip documentary captures a behavior rarely seen until now: the epic battle between the lionesses and the local giraffe population in Tanzania.

THE KILL 52’

Humanity’s history has been full of great architects. However, what is less well known is that animals are also very talented! Embark on a surprising journey along with bowerbirds, ants, beavers and chimpanzees and discover their secret skills.

ANIMAL BUILDERS52’

Neglected for a long time, the donkey suffers a bad reputation. But do we really know him? This documentary meets an unusual family of donkeys, breaking the stereotypes about these little-known animals.

TIME FOR DONKEYS!52’

Kenya, 2050: the last giraffe just died. Travel through time and follow the footsteps of Twiga, one of the last baby giraffes.

THE LAST GIRAFFE52’

A wildlife documentary that reveals the survival strategies developed by the animals of the Savannah. To tackle the drought and the lack of food, they have to share the same territory, on the banks of the Ruaha river.

THE LAST REFUGE 52’

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Paris Rendez- Vous 2019 - ZED up/WEB_LINE UP... · Tuberculosis, cholera, rabies, tetanus or diphtheria… All these deadly diseases have obsessed two rivals for a lifetime: Robert