Science & Knowledge

The secrets of Mount Olympus

Once, the residence of the gods in Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was celebrated by ancient peoples for its supernatural phenomena.Today, scientists are going to seek rational explanations of events which gave birth to myths, thanks to an exploration of the highest part of the mountain, towering 2917 meters above the Aegean Sea. At the top of this mountain, hidden from mortals by the clouds, the gods and goddesses feasted and contemplated Men. Thousands of years later, Mount Olympus has lost none of its aura. On the contrary, it still fascinates just as much! Expeditions are conducted in search of precious indicators to reconstruct the story of climatic events that have marked the last 10,000 years in this region of the Mediterranean. For the first time, an ice cave, never explored before, will be studied, encapsulating the memory of ancient climates. This human adventure will enlighten us to the origins of myths, such as Zeus’ lightning bolt: myth or reality? We are proud to announce “The secrets of Mount Olympus” got the "Grand Prize for Scientific Adventure Film" at the Rencontres Montagnes & Sciences Festival

Recipes from prehistory

Since the dawn of time, food has been one of the primary concerns of humanity. Today, new techniques allow us to discover and understand facets of our ancestors that were previously totally unknown. This research is giving rise to new knowledge about their metabolism, their nutrition and their "cooking" techniques long before the advent of agriculture. They reveal that beyond simply providing the body with the energy to survive, food has in fact greatly contributed to making our species what it is today in the fields of anatomy, genetics, and our social habits. So what did our prehistoric ancestors eat? How did they prepare their meals, how did they store their food? So many questions that remain to be explored ...

Faster, Higher, Stronger

The quest for ultimate performance An Olympic medal. Today, hundreds of scientists work in the shadow of top athletes. Biomechanics, physiology, neuroscience, materials: they push back the limits of the human body and sports equipment. It's a true plunge behind the scenes of performance.

Destination Ancient Rome: the genius of the Romans

Monuments, stadiums, roads, water systems, harbors... The builders of Rome invented the modern city. By what technical inventions and what genius of construction did they achieve this? Rome. The largest city in the world during Antiquity with 1 million inhabitants. An unprecedented urbanization that created immense challenges: housing, water supply, transportation, entertainment... They knew how to invent new construction techniques and to imagine measuring instruments and machines never seen before! With a requirement of precision which relies on the work of international archaeologists, an exceptional work of restitution will be carried out so that the whole of the eternal city is reborn in all its splendor.

The moon power

Giant tides, animal migrations, reproduction, stabilization of the Earth... installed in our sky since 4.5 billion years, the moon causes spectacular phenomena. Arrived in our sky by chance of a cosmic accident, the moon has allowed the appearance of life on Earth! From coral spawning in Australia to swordfish feasts in Mexico, from giant tides in the bay of Mont St Michel to the deadly tidal bores of Calcutta, the powers of the moon take us on a unique scientific investigation!

Recipes from the neolithic era

During the Neolithic period, how did the birth of agriculture and livestock cultivation bring about a revolution in our ancestors’ diet? Why, at first, did this abrupt change endanger the health of mankind? How would this new diet also have major consequences on the anatomical, genetic and cognitive evolution of humans? What role did the birth of culinary culture, of knowledge in the preparation and preservation of dishes, play in this process? So many questions that remain to be explored ...

Deep sea exploration : the last frontiers on Earth

Embark on a scientific mission to discover abyssal life! We know far more about the deep sea than people think but there’s more left to be known. 95% of the ocean remains unexplored, most of which is considered the deep ocean. There is no light, the pressure is extreme, and the temperatures are near freezing. But that is still not enough to stop life! How is it possible to live in these extreme conditions? Follow us as we dive into those waters and find out the amazing life in deep sea ecosystems. Come on board the french yellow submarine, NAUTILE, one of the only manned submarines capable of diving on the seafloor. Listen to the sound of the largest daily migration in Pacific waters. Be aware of the threats of deep sea mining. Marine scientists introduce us to new species of weird and wonderful animals, and how the ocean is changing. All around the world, we figure out how they care for the ocean and how critical it is to get to know those who live in the deep sea. Delivery June 2025

The time factory

A unique and captivating documentary on the story of humanity's quest to measure time. Who invented time, who invented the clock? Why 1 hour, why 60 minutes, why 60 seconds? Since prehistoric times, man has sought to measure time, to organize social and religious life, to plan food supply... Today we can surf the Internet, geolocate, pay by credit card ... All our daily lives depend on time and the synchronization of clocks. The history of the invention of time and of the ways and instruments to measure it is a long story... Don't waste time and be sure to make time to watch  this fascinating doc!

Animals & Space – A new Horizon

LOOKING FOR INTERNATIONAL PRESALES Upcoming december 2025 The documentary that reveals the science behind the interconnection of animal world and space exploration.  Why do we send animals into space? But also, why is space science interested in animals on earth? The documentary explores the multiple connections between these two worlds, and reveals to us how understanding, being close to and protecting nature is essential not only for life on Earth but also for life in space. Astronauts, veterinarians, biologists, naturalists, and researchers tell the latest research and perspectives for space exploration.

The ultimate passage

They were all declared clinically dead by doctors. After decades of silence, they decide to share their unforgettable and life-changing experiences for the very first time. In this investigation on the afterlife, scientists try to find answers to these unexplainable experiences… which could shake up 400 years of traditional medicine...

The Big Burn

"Our home is burning." At a level never before seen by humankind. Fires that are more intense than ever are killing, ravaging, and destroying everything in their path. In Australia, California, the Amazon and Sweden the phenomenon of mega-fires reveals our own contradictions in the manner that we co-exist with nature. Have we really measured the true extent of global warming? How can we resist against its progress? Should we reconsider our relationship with fire and rethink our relationship with nature? Scientists closely studying devastated ecosystems, firefighters at the forefront of large fires, and forest management officials are trying to help us better understand how this new phenomenon is disfiguring our planet.

Back to the Moon

16 July 1969. A rocket, carrying Apollo 11, sits on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral awaiting a historic and insane mission… to walk on the surface of the Moon for the first time… to open a new chapter in human history. Hour by hour, we relive the crucial moments of those 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes and 35 seconds, the incredible echo the mission sent around the world and the growing awareness of a Humankind awakening for the first time to its fragility in the immensity of the cosmos… An extraordinary journey, a veritable return to the Moon, which, in recent years, has once again become the target of space agencies due to the success of the International Space Station.