In this documentary series, actress and host Karine Vanasse explores the world of fashion, its origins, and its conventions. From Argentina to Belgium to Morocco, we discover fashion in its cultural context.
A chronicle of The Music Factory, better known as TMF, the Netherlands' first and most prominent 24-hour music television channel from 1995 to 2011, as recounted by its founders and former VJs.
A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation of “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the series reveals stunning insights into the life and many battles of the legendary ruler known widely as Genghis Khan.
What life was like in the era of post-war hopes and fears of repression, a time of big dreams and small personal struggles, is revealed in a documentary series that brings to light previously unknown stories of ordinary people from 1945 to 1953. Through authentic diaries and previously unpublished amateur family films, viewers will gain insight into the minds and hearts of those who lived in Czechoslovakia after World War II and often shaped it. Stories full of personal dilemmas, courage, and betrayal show how difficult it was to live in a country where politics interfered with everyday life.
Five young women who survived unimaginable abuse and rape tell their stories of a gang grooming spanning 20 years. Failures of police and social services continue to this day.
Around 1900, hundreds of thousands of Dutch people sought a new life in a faraway country. In this series, we follow Dutch pioneers who settled in America, Canada and Argentina.
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Filmed during BC's worst fire season on record, this timely series parachutes you onto the frontlines of recent wildfires. With unprecedented access, it follows the brave firefighters dedicated to protecting communities and shares the latest understanding about wildfire prevention.
A look at the most incredible escapes and audacious escape attempts of World War 2. There are tales of ingenious plans, calculated schemes, bravery, selfless heroism and the always unrelenting human spirit that refused to concede.
Under French colonial rule, Vietnam was not an independent state, but part of "Indochina" – France's distant paradise and a profitable colony. In 1945, amid the chaos of World War II, communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed revolution and demanded Vietnam's independence. France responded with armed force. A conflict erupted that inspired people around the world to fight for their freedom, while simultaneously deeply dividing Vietnamese society.
From the period under French colonial rule to the present day, the four-part documentary series uses multiple perspectives and emotionally recounts the journey of a nation that experienced utopias, conflicts, and the horrors of the late 20th century. The recollections of contemporary witnesses and unique access to Vietnamese archives provide a new perspective on the history of a country and a war that changed the world.
A LA POURSUITE DU REVE GLACÉ follows a band of well-known comedians as they try, for the first (and probably the last) time, to fulfil their childhood dream of winning a semi-professional ice hockey tournament
The unlikely duo Mauri Hermundsson and Per Morberg embark on a world-wide journey full of surprising adventures, culinary experiences and strange encounters. There is everything from laughter and mischief to pain and sadness as they take on countries such as Japan, Argentina and South Africa. Will Mauri succeed in his goal of becoming friends with Per or will their differences be too great?
Pati begins her epic adventure at the top of Alaska and then travels along the Western Hemisphere to southern Alberta. She delves into migratory evolution, history, and identity as citizens of the Americas.
Two-part series telling the story of Kerry’s rich natural history, geology and of some of those behind that story. Part one explores Kerry's deep history, geology, and human story.