PRESALES - SPRING 2021

PRESALES - SPRING 2021

CONTENTS

HIGHLIGHT 4HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS 5 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 12NATURAL HISTORY 17IMPACT DOCS 22SOCIAL ISSUES 23ART & CULTURE 25

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THEY THOUGHT THEY KNEW IT ALL. THEY DISCOVERED THEY KNEW NOTHING.

Two years after the fire that nearly destroyed it, the consolidation of Notre-Dame de Paris is finally coming to an end. The cathedral has been saved. Now comes the hard part.

How do you reconstruct an 800-year old monument, when no-one knows how it was originally built? At the heart of the site and out of public view, over 200 worldwide experts now share with architects the common objective of uncovering the secrets of its structure, to successfuly return the soul, light and sacred quality to this unique cathedral.

With unprecedented and long-term access, this series begins where all the other films left off, and follows this amazing adventure. A unique immersion of astonishing beauty in the largest restoration project of the century, alongside the workers, architects, historians and scientists who are struggling to bring it back to life.

Episodes:

- Wounded stone- A house of cards- Rebuilding the invisible

HIGHLIGHT

RAISING NOTRE-DAMEDocumentary Series 3x52’ 4K

By Vincent AmourouxProduced by ZED for ARTE France

Delivery: Spring 2022

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THE STORY OF THE WOMAN WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR THE HEROIC WORK OF NURSES TODAY.

Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but fewer know her full story. Born in 1820 into a rich English family, Florence Nightingale was passionate about medicine from an early age. In a world where it was normal for women of society to remain at home, she broke through gender barriers and pioneered a profession in a field then reserved for men.

A trailblazer, she led a group of nurses to care for wounded soldiers during the Crimean war, and developed revolutionary views about hygiene and sanitation. Hailed as a heroine by Queen Victoria and the British people upon her return from the front, she quickly established St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses, and continued her efforts to reform healthcare.

Blending archive, testimonies and reenactments, this film looks into the life of this extraordinary woman and her brilliant legacy that benefits everyone’s medical care today. A riveting portrait of an activist, a social reformer, a statistician and a nurse who defied the stifling conventions and marked history.

HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, NURSING PIONEER

Documentary Film 90’ & 2x45’By Aurine Crémieu

Produced by Tohubohu for ARTE France Delivery: End of 2021

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HOW WERE THE LAW AND JUSTICE PERVERTED TO SERVE NAZI IDEOLOGY?

After the war, Hitler, Himmler and more than twenty high-ranking Nazis tried in Nuremburg were held responsible for committing crimes against humanity during the Second World War. But these barbarous acts were, at the time, completely legal under German law.

How was Hitler able to set up such an extraordinary system of repression that was, to all intents and purposes, actually lawful? And what role did jurists play in this reinterpretation of the law that permitted such exterminations?

Through the fate of three emblematic characters - a jurist, an executioner and an opponent of the regime - and thanks to archive footage and expert witnesses, this unprecedented historical investigation offers a new reading of the Third Reich. By shedding light on these shadowy areas, it reveals how the law was used by the Nazis to justify the unjustifiable and authorize the most heinous of crimes, and how Germany’s highest intellectual caste was responsible for establishing a murderous totalitarian system.


A JUSTICE OF TERRORDocumentary Film 52’ & 90’

By Jean-Marie BarrèreProduced by ZED for ARTE France

Delivery: Early 2022

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A SUSPENSEFUL AND NEVER TOLD BEFORE SCIENTIFIC TALE TO RETRACE THE VIKING SAGA.

2018, Gjellestad, Norway. Archaeologists make the discovery of a lifetime: a 20-metre long, 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship.

Who is hiding in the grave? Is Gjellestad one of the oldest Viking settlements? What can this coffin tell us about the daily lives, beliefs and traditions of the Vikings?

July 2020, an exceptional archaeological expedition begins. Thanks to exclusive access to this archaeological excavation, state-of-the-art technologies, cinema-worthy dramatized reenactments and with the help of great specialists of the Viking era, this unprecedented journey will bring this incredible site, its villagers, warriors and craftsmen back to life. Both a scientific investigation and an epic historical drama, it will follow this extremely rare excavation step by step to reveal who has been hiding inside this mysterious Viking coffin for over a thousand years.


VIKINGS: THE GHOST SHIP AND THE FORGOTTEN

KINGDOM OF THE NORTHDocudrama 52’ & 90’ 4K

By Pierre StineProduced by ZED for France Télévisions

Delivery: June 2022


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A COMPELLING AND GLAMOROUS SAGA TO EXPLORE ONE OF THE JEWELS OF ROYAL ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE.

With well over a thousand rooms, corridors, frescoes, sculptures and sparkling with gilt, stretching over a vast park… The Chateau de Fontainebleau is an architectural masterpiece spanning 8 centuries of history. Home to kings and emperors, from the 12th century to Napoleon III’s reign, this priceless timeline of heritage was the site of countless historical events. Almost destroyed during the French revolution, it represents more history and art than any other royal residence in Europe. Yet, its incredible historical, artistic and political wealth remains unexplored. Thanks to a skillful blend of dramatic reenactments, 3D reconstructions, specials effects and through the eyes of Charles Percier - a young French architect who sketched every room during the French revolution - this docudrama brings this palace back to life, as it evolves with the whims of its royal residents. A tableau of passion, pride, love and war to discover a hidden side of history.


FONTAINEBLEAU: THE PALACE

OF THE CENTURIESDocudrama 52’ & 90’ 4K

By Stéphane Bégoin & Thomas MarlierProduced by Artline Films for France Télévisions

Delivery: January 2022

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THE GREATNESS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE EXPLORED THROUGH SOME OF THE MOST ICONIC MONUMENTS.

50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest.

Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome’s new territory was transformed through huge construction projects, involving aqueducts, roads, baths, amphitheaters, and arenas.

This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of this industrious civilization. Through the use of CGI, archive footage, aerial imagery, and expert testimony, this trilogy unveils the secrets of these wonders of Roman engineering.

Episodes:

- Arelate (Arles): Amphitheatre, Forum, Circus, Theatre, Shipyard, Wall, Thermes (baths) of Constantin, the two Triumphal Arches

- Lugdunum (Lyon): Sanctuary of the Three Gauls, Ancient Theatre of Fourvière, Odeon, Sanctuary of Cybèle, Aqueduct

- Lutetia (Paris): Arena of Lutèce, Thermes of Cluny (baths), Pantheon, Arcueil Aqueduct, City Walls, Pillar of the Boatmen, Ancient Port


ROMAN MEGASTRUCTURES

Documentary Series 3x52’By Stanislas Kraland, Claire Denavarre & Isabelle Cottenceau

Produced by La Famiglia for RMC DécouverteDelivery: May 2021

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AN EXCLUSIVE SERIES ON THE LATEST DISCOVERIES MADE BY RENOWNED EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGIST ZAHI HAWASS, IN SAQQARA. Egyptian constructions are full of unsolved mysteries, and buried vestiges have yet to be discovered. Always looking for new discoveries, Zahi Hawass embarks on a three-month excavation work to unravel some remaining mysteries in Saqqara.

And what he found is astounding: a completely intact burial complex buried deep under the sand at the foot of the pyramid of King Teti. Filled with treasures and exceptional artifacts, the site offers huge potential for Egyptologists.

With exclusive access to this mission, using CGI, 2D computer graphics, 2D and 3D maps, X-ray analyses, along with live footage and interviews of international experts both in the laboratory and in the field, the series will show how the team was able to open each sarcophagus to investigate the mysteries of the necropolis and understand who was buried here, more than 3,000 years ago.


TOMBS OF EGYPT: THE ULTIMATE MISSION

Documentary Series 2x52’ & 2x70’By François Pomès & Anne-Fleur Delaistre

Produced by Label News production for RMC DécouverteDelivery: August 2021

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BENITO MUSSOLINI, FROM HIS RISE TO POWER IN 1922 TO HIS DOWNFALL IN 1943.

He embodied the alliance between Italy and Nazi Germany. For the Italian people, Benito Mussolini represented the new Caesar, a hero of antiquity and the heir to imperial Rome.

But who knows the true story of the Duce and, through him, Italian Fascism? Why did this man, who was long indifferent to racial matters, become the Latin alter ego of the Führer? What place does this man hold in the hierarchy of tyrants?

100 years after Mussolini’s rise to power, thanks to official archives and amateur footage, together with testimonies of those who lived under the Mussolini Regime - former supporters or victims -, this film explores the mechanisms of Fascist power, the cult of violence, and state political repression, steering Italy into disaster.


MUSSOLINI, THE FASCIST EMPEROR

Documentary Film 2x52’By Serge de Sampigny (Inside the SS, Her Name was

Grace Kelly, Verdun, The Battle of the Great War)Produced by Histodoc for France Télévisions

Delivery: Fall 2021

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AN UNPRECEDENTED JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TO UNRAVEL THE MYSTERIES OF A VANISHED WORLD. 2014, Turkey. A normal survey flight over Lake Iznik unexpectedly reveals the sunken remains of a 4th century basilica. The discovery prompts scientists to probe the elusive history and geology behind the demise of the church that was built in ancient Nicaea – now known as Iznik.

When was the basilica destroyed? How did the basilica get swallowed up by Lake Iznik? And what happened to its community?

Spanning Turkey, France, Switzerland, the United States and the Vatican, this cross investigation follows step by step a world-renowned team in this underwater excavation.

Thanks to exclusive access to the site, including critical aerial and underwater cinematography, and spectacular CGI, we time travel through the centuries, back to the Roman and Byzantine time, and at the foundation of Christianity itself.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

IZNIK: THE SUNKEN BASILICA

Documentary Film 52’ & 90’ 4KBy Pascal Guérin

Produced by Les Batelières Production for France TélévisionsDelivery: September 2022

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AN ENGAGING AND VISUALLY STUNNING LOOK AT THE SURPRISINGLY SMART WORLD OF PLANTS.

Scientists are still trying to qualify intelligence in animals, but they unanimously agree that it exists. So, what about plants? Is it possible that the green denizens of our planet are also capable of much more than we ever imagined?

From their spectacular machinery which allows them to catapult pollen, sweat tannin and release flammable gasses, to their complex vascular system, this film will reveal the inner workings of flowers and trees.

Exclusive patented technology (electron and optical microscopy), macro cinematography, high-speed capture and time lapse will enable us to penetrate their mysterious universe, alongside scientists and experts who will share provocative experiments.

A revolutionary look at plants from their perspectives on survival, adaptation and evolution - while they continue to fulfill their critical role on our shared planet.


GENIUS PLANTSDocumentary Film 2x52’ 4K

By Thierry Berrod & Quincy RussellProduced by Mona Lisa Production for ARTE France

Delivery: Spring 2022

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THE LITTLE-KNOWN NATURAL PHENOMENON OF THE FLYING RIVERS REVEALED.

Often considered as the "beating heart of the Earth", the trees in the Amazon absorb water from the ground and pump out billion of tons of water vapor a day into vast "flying rivers", essential to the environmental balance.

But what if this natural phenomenon was to disappear? What would be the ecological consequences on our planet?

From the Amazon rainforest to some of the world’s top laboratories and research centers, and thanks to 3D animation sequences, this scientific investigation deciphers the mechanisms of this extraordinary phenomenon.

A race against time to discover the Amazon rainforest from a climate perspective, questioning our planet’s biological equilibrium and human responsibility.


RIVERS ABOVE THE CANOPY

Documentary Film 52’ By Pascal Cuissot

Produced by ZED & GRIFA Filmes for ARTE France Delivery: November 2021

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WHY ARE OUR BRAINS WIRED TO IGNORE CLIMATE CHANGE?

We have never been so aware of the risk of collapse due to climate change. And yet, it seems we are unable to make the collective change the situation seems to demand.

How can we explain our collective inertia in the face of the ongoing environmental crisis? Why can’t our brain process global warming?

This scientific investigation decodes the behavioral mechanisms which explain this collective "schizophrenia" through eye-opening experiences.

With a comprehensible approach, the latest advances in neuroscience, behavioral psychology and anthropology will reveal the surprising cognitive bias, contradictions, and fears we harbor when it comes to changing our lifestyles, and may even help us to overcome them.CLIMATE CHANGE:

THE BRAIN PARADOXDocumentary Film 52’ 4K

By Raphaël HitierProduced by Un film à la patte for ARTE France

Delivery: Summer 2021


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PLUNGE INTO THE MICROSCOPIC UNIVERSE THAT THRIVES IN OUR SKY.

Bacteria, viruses, but also fungus spores, algae, pollen, and even insects: microorganisms are constantly drifting through the sky.

How can so many living beings find their way into the air and be circulating in our atmosphere? How do they survive? What is their influence on our lives and our entire living world?

Biodiversity, health, climate – scientists are only now discovering just how much this discreet airborne "plankton" affects our lives and the entire ecosystem on Earth. But despite its many virtues, this magic matter is now under threat from human activity.

With help from experts and using 3D visual effects, this scientific investigation will take us to the heart of a world that is still very little understood, and will reveal the diversity and fragility of the air we breathe.


MICROORGANISMS: THE AIR WE BREATHE

Documentary Film 52’ 4KBy Claude-Julie Parisot

Produced by Les Films en Vrac for ARTE FranceDelivery: June 2021

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A DIVE INTO A SPECTACULAR CENTURY-OLD CHESTNUT TREES AND CONIFERS THEATER, THROUGH THE EYES OF A HEROIC FEMALE SQUIRREL.

We think we know squirrels, but these tiny creatures are surprisingly complex, intrepid and intelligent animals, whose remarkable strength, agility and wisdom are all on display as they prove their resilience again and again.

Through the eyes of a clever, courageous female red squirrel, this film takes us into the magnificent pine and chestnut forest that is her home. Her mission: to survive, and safely raise her kittens in a world that is both generous and unkind. From her perspective, we will witness how she - and her supporting characters - deliberately and accidentally keep their ancient forest healthy through all four seasons. A fresh, in-depth look at this wooden place and its rich ecosystem.

NATURAL HISTORY

SUPER SQUIRREL: CHATELAINE OF THE FOREST

Documentary Film 52’By Jean-Luc Guidoin

Produced by ZED for France TélévisionsDelivery: Summer 2022

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A CAPTIVATING LOOK AT THE WILD COUSIN OF MAN’S BEST FRIEND.

By domesticating the dog, man has created a multitude of animals, selecting an aptitude or morphological aspect according to his needs and desires. But long before our four-legged best friend learned to fetch tennis balls or watch football from the couch, its ancestors were purely wild animals! And these species developed their own tactics and qualities to adapt to their ecosystem.

Bush dogs, maned wolves, dingoes, raccoon dogs... What abilities did these free-roaming species develop to communicate, cooperate and survive on their own, in the wild? What behaviors do our domestic dogs share with their wild relatives? And how did they thrive in the animal kingdom?

From Argentina to Sweden, from India to Zimbabwe, Japan and Australia, this miniseries follows these wild animals as they evolve in their environment, to observe their morphological aspects and understand their social skills and particular history with humans. A close look at what make these species so unique, and what connects them to their domestic cousin.

Episodes:

- Unusual and extraordinary dogs- Unity is strength

NATURAL HISTORY

WILD DOGSDocumentary Series 2x52’ 4K

By Samuel Ruffier & Matthias AbrantesProduced by Mona Lisa production for ARTE G.E.I.E.

Delivery: March 2022

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NATURAL HISTORY

WHEN HUMANS ARE LOCKED DOWN, ANIMALS ROAM FREE!

Never before has biodiversity been in such danger, especially because of noise and light pollution.

From London to New Delhi, from Paris to Santiago de Chile, lockdowns made essential by the COVID-19 pandemic have given the natural world an unprecedented chance to reclaim what we have taken from it. And as wild animals have evolved in this more peaceful environment, scientists have seized the opportunity to examine and record their behavior. From egg-laying turtles to migrating birds and mating insects, the positive effects are already being witnessed.

By following the large-scale experiments launched across the world a few months ago, this film observes what happens in the wild when nights are dark and days are silent.

Episodes:

- Be quiet!- Back to dark night!

NATURAL HISTORY

BACK TO THE WILDDocumentary Film 2x52’ 4K

By Thierry Berrod & Sylvie RuetProduced by Mona Lisa Production for ARTE G.E.I.E

Delivery: Early 2022

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THE FASCINATING STORY OF HOW ANIMALS AND PLANTS USE COOPERATION TO SURVIVE IN ONE OF THE MOST PUNISHING PLACES ON EARTH.

New science from world experts reveals that collaboration plays a major role in animal evolution.

And there is no better region of the world where this is more vividly on display than in the mighty Kalahari desert in southern Africa.

Here, more than elsewhere, animals have found incredible ways to survive: secret pacts, tacit alliances, determination and cooperation. And not just between next of kin. Often with complete strangers. Ground squirrels living alongside yellow mongooses, and helping to protect them from predators like the Cape cobra. Sociable weavers co-habiting with pygmy falcons and lizards in giant communal nests. And drongos acting as alarm-calling sentinels for meerkats as they hunt for food, in return for some of the insects they flush.

Using the very latest camera technology, this mini-series reveals the incredible tactics animals and plants use to survive in one the most punishing places on Earth.

NATURAL HISTORY

NEVER ALONE NATURE’S SECRET ALLIANCES IN AFRICA’S MOST HOSTILE LAND

Documentary Series 2x52’ & 1x90’ 4K + 1x52’ Science OfBy Pierre Stine

Written by Emilie DumondProduced by ZED for France Télévisions and Blue Ant Media

Producers: Manuel Catteau & Patrick MorrisWith the support of the Creative

Europe program of the European UnionDelivery: Summer 2021

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NATURAL HISTORY

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RACCOONS, A SPECIES FAR MORE ELUSIVE AND WILY THAN WE HAVE EVER IMAGINED!

While all over the world many species are under threat, raccoons are experiencing unprecedented expansion. Behind their innocent and cute look, hides an outstanding survivor’s temperament, capable of anything to feed and defend themselves.

Omnivorous, curious, intelligent, and super-adaptable, raccoons turn out to be really good at overcoming every challenge they are confronted with. But how did these crafty critters manage to survivre in both the wild and urban environment? What makes them so smart? And how did they flourish so quickly throughout the world?

Over the course of a summer, this film follows a litter of young raccoons from birth to adulthood, on the wild island of Ossabaw near Florida. Close-ups, subjective camera and underwater footage take us as close as possible to these pint-size creatures to reveal how they have become such amazingly adaptable animals.

NATURAL HISTORY

RACCOONS: SURVIVAL WARRIORS

Documentary Film 52’ 4KBy Emma Baus

Produced by Nord-Ouest Documentaires for France TélévisionsDelivery: Summer 2021

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A CALL TO PROTECT THE WORLD’S PRIMARY FORESTS. Across the planet, the increasing deforestation is sounding a new alarm. Faced with the inevitable climate change, endangered biodiversity and the fate of aboriginal peoples, with a wise and sensitive approach, five indigenous leaders offer a critical, questioning and empathetic look at the excesses of Homo-economicus.

From the Amazon to the African equatorial forest, through the North American forest, the boreal forest and the Indo-Pacific forest, this series invites us to discover the biodiversity, the peoples, the threats but also the solutions to safeguard these unique natural spaces.

Through each episode, we follow the journey and commitment of one of these leaders, witnesses, smugglers, activists and defenders of the environment. A great documentary panorama of primary forests, told in the first person.

Episodes:

- Brazil- Gabon- Canada- Papua New Guinea- Mongolia

IMPACT DOCS

OUR FORESTS Documentary Series 5x52’ 4K

Original idea: Marc Dozier & Sabah RahmaniBy Luc Marescot, Mike Magidson, Hamid Sardar,

Quincy Russell & Marc DozierProduced by LATO SENSU Productions

for ARTE FranceDelivery: June 2022

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WHAT TRANSFORMATIONS SHOULD SCHOOL EXPERIENCE IN THE DIGITAL ERA?

Facial recognition, 5G, AI... Technology is transforming our means of production and how we learn. And although our "digital natives" adopt such tech extremely quickly, unlike their parents and teachers, this relentless flow of information often leads to a disconnect, triggering fresh problems such as dropping out, screen addiction, and online bullying.

Such profound shifts should perhaps lead us to reconsider how we educate in order to give students the tools to construct their personalities, to tell truth from lies, and to be able to face the world of tomorrow.

Through examples of different educational approaches from Switzerland, Portugal, Estonia, India, Cambodia, Germany, France, and Togo, this series examines the people reinventing education. Together, they are developing new schooling systems that are better adapted to the dynamics of children, that are less sedentary and punitive, and more focused on freedom, curiosity, teamwork, and stimulating intelligence.

Episodes:

- Reinventing the desire to learn- Connection or disconnection- Citizens of tomorrow

SOCIAL ISSUES

HAPPINESS AT SCHOOLDocumentary Series 3x52’ & 90’

By Martin Meissonnier & Katell PaillardProduced by Campagne Première for Canal+ / Planète+

Delivery: October 2021

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A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE BUSINESS OF HAPPINESS.

Phone apps, TV shows, record-selling books, in-sell shows, personal coaching… Today, happiness is everywhere, and it has never been so easy to achieve. It would seem we just have to listen to the experts, and we’ll be happy forever more.

Transformed into a social and moral injunction, happiness has infiltrated everything from our personal lives to our work, and even public policy. And while this modern-day obsession seems innocent, it is also the focus of a very lucrative industry.

But where does this imperative for happiness come from? How does it work, and who is behind it? From the USA to Denmark, the UK, and Belgium, this investigation takes us behind the scenes of positive psychology. Philosophers, sociologists, economists, and psychiatrists will explore this phenomenon that is among the most captivating and worrying of our times and will reveal how it is linked to neoliberalism and capitalism.

SOCIAL ISSUES

YOU WILL BE HAPPY!Documentary Film 52’ & 90’

Written by Jean-Christophe Ribot & Claire AletBy Jean-Christophe Ribot

Produced by ZED for ARTE FranceDelivery: End of 2021

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THE PORTRAIT OF A TIMELESS FOLK ICON.

World-renowned and respected, Joni Mitchell, heiress of the "folk" revival and pop star of the 60s and 70s, continues to inspire new generations of lyricists and singers with her rich lyrics and unique guitar style. From Jimi Hendrix to Prince or Taylor Swift, she influenced everyone who heard her music. Throughout a career spanning more than 40 years, she has never given in to fashion, which makes her success both unique and mysterious.

What makes this woman, nicknamed the "Queen of Folk", such a contemporary icon? What has shaped her since 1954, when she was spotted in a small town in Canada? How does she stand out from the other rock singers of her time?

Through archives (clips, concerts, interviews with Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, James Taylor...), this film portrays one of the most daring trajectories in popular and folk music. The story of an artist, a musical movement and an entire era.

ART & CULTURE

JONI MITCHELL: NONCONFORMIST

Documentary Film 52’By Clara & Julia Kuperberg

Produced by Wichita Films for ARTE FranceDelivery: October 2021

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A FASCINATING LOOK AT THE LEGENDARY YET ENIGMATIC HOLLYWOOD ICON.

Al Pacino is a living legend of the cinema, with more than 40 theatrically-released movies to his credit. With the 50th anniversary of his big-screen debut fast approaching, our film probes the talents - and the demons - of this charismatic actor, while incorporating rare archives such as filmed essays and photos along with historical footage specifically related to his iconic films.

Famous for embracing content that exposes the hidden worlds of the Italian mafia, gay rights activists, law enforcement and bank robbers, Pacino has created many characters that we will never forget. From Michael Corleone in The Godfather to Tony Montana in Scarface, his dynamic, powerful range spans from Broadway to television in addition to theaters throughout the world. A journey through his meteoric rise and tempestuous story from the beginning - until present day.

ART & CULTURE

LOOKING FOR AL PACINODocumentary Film 52’

By Jean-Baptise PérétiéProduced by ZED for ARTE France

Delivery: September 2021

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FROM HONGKONG TO HOLLYWOOD: A PORTRAIT OF THE KING OF ACTION COMEDY.

Jackie Chan is a true icon of Asian and Chinese culture. Over a 45-year-long career, he has carved a niche for himself as an actor, stuntman, director, and screenwriter, but also singer and formidable businessman.

After starring in almost 200 films, Chan has reconciled fans of genre film and Hollywood blockbusters, whilst bridging the gap between Asian and Western cinema.

Through film excerpts, archive footage and images, and an offbeat approach inspired by the visual codes of the golden age of kung fu films, this documentary will take a look back at the creation of a popular hero who has come to be an icon for China, and the entire Asian continent.

ART & CULTURE

JACKIE CHAN: BUILDING AN ICON

Documentary Film 52’By Antoine Coursat

Produced by Bonum Productions & ZED for ARTE FranceDelivery: May 2021

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