Documentaries

The Quebec Connection kayakers, a group originally from Quebec City, are among the best kayakers in the world. These adventurers will use their kayaks to discover and map the most extreme unexplored rivers in Canada.

The Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) trains students wishing to become chefs. Before wearing the ultimate hat, they must learn the basics and impress their teachers. See them get their hands dirty in Future Chefs!

The stories of a farm-to-table chef, farmers, researchers and scientists working in harmony with regenerative farming practices.

The story of an Acadian, Julien Robichaud, discovering the right whale, an endangered species. An adventure that examines efforts to save this species, whose population is estimated at 350 individuals in the waters of Eastern Canada.
            
            

Sexe+Techno is an entertaining and informative documentary series that follows the journey of hosts Jean-Michel Vanasse and Marilou Ethier. Together, they explore new technologies that are transforming our relationship with sex.

LES QUATRE COINS DE L’ASSIETTE is a captivating documentary series that takes us behind the scenes of Canadian gourmet cuisine from a unique perspective. 

Throughout the 20th century, from Nicaragua to South Korea, Rwanda to Bangladesh and Bosnia, the same crime has been perpetrated time and time again, on thousands upon thousands of women. And, for the time being, there is no sign that the new century will be any different than the last. 

Do we know about sex and eroticism after traveling around the world? Not yet. After the highlights of the adventures of "Sex Around the World", the documentary "10 Degrees of Sex" put aside exoticism and geography to focus on the sexual act itself, the first spark of desire to the body bonding. 

Each capsule is 2 minutes long in average and is concentrating on one subject. It takes the form of what we called an animated board.

This documentary follows Jean-Rock Boutin in a mission to discover the realities and difficulties faced by LGBT seniors in the province.

Unique documentary film about young people and meaningless that inhabits them.

This documentary is about the dedication and passion of two underdogs attaining the quintessence in their sport. It is about a simple man who was able to accomplish what was not to be. It is about how life took away the dream of that man and how he was able to rebuild it. 

Twenty years ago, Chile was kidnapped from Hungary by a group of Israelis traffickers and was forced to work as a prostitute.  Now she goes to look after her kidnappers. After she returns to hell, could she get out?

Spanning one year, it is the story of the amphibians and reptiles of Quebec, their life, their struggles and their constantly changing reality.

This docuseries not only offers the outdoor experience, but it also delves into the character of the guides as they reveal their unique universe.

In my hometown, Arlit, situated in the south of Nigeria, Areva has been mining uranium since 1976. Nowadays, a good part of the region is contaminated. Radioactivity is invisible, and the population is not informed of all the risks involved.

Aztec, Pyramids of War, a two part series, will document the rise and fall of one of the most remarkable civilizations. Join us as we journey into the fascinating realm of the Aztec nation and its dramatic clash with Iron men from another world.

Baggage opens the stage and turns the spotlight on newly arrived teenage immigrants studying at Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d'Outremont High School in Montréal.

Beyond Sight takes interest in the Inuit’s way of life, art, culture and landscapes, both visible and imaginary, in reaction to the opening of the North West Passage. The film transmits the spirit of the place while giving a voice to Inuit denizens and Great North specialists. 

From the dawn of humanity to online cat celebrities, this entertaining series explores the unique bond uniting humans and cats, for better and for worse.

If one dish could define a nation, then for Peru ~ a country internationally renowned for its cuisine ~ that dish would be Ceviche. This documentary is a journey throughout time and cuisine across the Northern coast of Peru to the Amazon rainforest.

These controversial fights gained in popularity both among those who practice than the spectators. This documentary presents amateurs and professionals in training or in combat explaining their motivations and their gait.

This docuseries takes us behind the scenes of the porn film industry. The host meets with the actresses, actors, directors and producers at the heart of this subculture, as they carry on with their daily lives. 

Darth Vador, Lara Croft and Bilbo Baggins are sharing a latte. Captain America, Superwoman and Naruto are waiting in line for the toilet. No, you’re not dreaming. You’ve just entered the bizarre and universally popular world of Cosplay.

When tackling a crime, the investigator's only solution is to make the clues talk! There is no such thing as a perfect crime.

Despite its thousands of passionate fans and its status as the most popular racetrack in Canada, the Saint Eustache track is forced to close its doors following a decision by the city council.

This documentary follows the daily tasks, between the hospital and home, the course inspired by four parents in adapting to this new life, in the long process of resilience.

Hubert Reeves and Frédéric Lenoir are joined by scientists, writers and artists to sound a warning: biodiversity is under threat.

Travelling from east to west, from Bordeaux to California, and caught in the grip of past and present, the American Jeffrey M. Davies goes in search of evidence to shed light on the cultural heritage of the legendary wine scholar Thomas Jefferson. 

Romain, aka Molecule, is a composer of electronic music who has come up with a madcap plan to spend five weeks on a fishing trawler writing a new album.

Fred, the skipper of the Joseph Roty II and its 59-strong crew, has to fetch the biggest possible catch from the icy waters of the Irish Sea. Romain, on the other hand, is hoping that braving some storms will unleash his creativity.

These two different approaches to the ocean create an unexpected meeting of music and fishing.

A farmer, an artist, a gardener and a young boy from Senegal have one thing in common: mastering everyday life with the lack of water in one of the driest regions on earth.

Filmed over a period of 4 years, this documentary presents 4 women who devote their lives to a passion : Fighting sports. These warriors practice wrestling, boxing, Brazilian jiujitsu, kickboxing or ultimate fighting.

A suburban American Dad goes on a quest to win the world championships of Medieval Armed Combat. 

A teenager in social failure will rebuild its life with the help of a horse educator! Yes, a four-legged educator!

This documentary reveals how market gardeners, foresters and cereal farmers have successfully adopted a workable business model based on quality of life. It’s an idea whose seeds are spreading to all corners of the globe ~ from stable to table. 

Defining a new world sport can be overwhelming. To survive you must conquer not only your competitors, but also your own fears. For these elite Gamers, it’s a long walk from the living room to the podium ~ and they’ll do whatever it takes to get there. This documentary follows three Gamers on their journey to become World Champion.

A hilarious and investigative look at the long history and major influence Canadians have had on the development of American pop culture. It features celebrity interviews and classic archival images from the very beginnings of Hollywood right through to the present day. 

Hell or High Seas is a real-life, modern-day odyssey: one man's attempt to sail Cape Horn, raise awareness about veterans' suicide, and calm the storms within.

This serie recounts the key moments in the history of horse racing. This epic series unveils three great passions of equestrian sport: the love of horses, sports and gambling.

A documentary chronicle about the fight of 3 Hasidic Jews for the right to education. 

One day, life in Chile changed forever. Once proud of its exemplary democracy, the nation suddenly fell prey to one of the most brutal dictatorships of the century.

In the weeks that followed the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, the CGS Montmagny, a Canadian resupply ship, is chartered to recover the victims’ corpses. The expedition allows a number of corpses to be pulled from the ocean, including one still grasping a life preserver almost a month after the disappearance of the liner. 

Whether they are mechanics of agricultural machinery, dogteam drivers or bush pilots, those who make "unusual jobs" are always happy to initiate the host to the rudiments of their job. And the host returns the favor!

Located near the border with Guatemala, the Mexican town of Juchitán is home to the Zapotec Indians, who have shown remarkable tolerance towards homosexuals.

A look back at the epic of the most famous French band in the world – KASSAV’.

From Michel Barrette to Alice Cooper and from Montreal to Hollywood, Kyle Macdonald is the guy who traded successfully a paper clip for a house.

Join us for this seductive adventure with art that will change the way you see beauty and the erotic!

This Acadian woman, with a language as rich as it is well hanged, lays on humanity a worthy look of La Bruyère. She is the voice of the people, their wisdom, their soul.

Real Stories.  Real People. An award winning, first person documentary series, Landing tells the intimate stories of Canadians with diverse backgrounds.

A documentary film about the heroic actions of the French Canadian soldier, Léo Major who, during the Second World War, single-handedly liberated the Dutch town of Zwolle, inhabited by 50,000 people from the nazis. An avenue was dedicated to him, he is remembered and celebrated every year. Although he is venerated in the Netherlands, his accomplishments are still barely known in his homeland.  

Hiking has never been filmed with so much precision, emotion and beauty.

Over the course of the series, we’re introduced to 18 different countries and 18 different customs and rituals that are steeped in beautiful, meaningful and centuries old tradition.  This docu-series reveals how these rituals are intrinsically tied to the most important moments in our lives.

A journey to the heart of India, the Sacred Cow and a shocking new chapter in the Mad Cow story.

Médecines d'outre-mer (Overseas Medicines) sets out to discover traditional medicines as they are practiced today in overseas regions.

Louis Maltais loves challenges. At 27, this ex-circus artist begins his training to become the first male midwife in Quebec. 

What happens inside a killer's brain?

This documentary presents a good man, cheerful, colorful, dog lover, who one day had the idea to found an organism in order to help his fellows. A foundation called: MIRA. To date, the foundation has given more than 3,000 dogs that brought help and comfort to people that haven’t been pampered by life.

Every year, hundreds of Canadian women fall in love with violent prisoners and, against all odds, surrender to the most despicable individuals of humans.

A series of five documentaries that commemorate the history of the City of Montreal which celebrates its 375th anniversary.

ln September 2019 begins Kent Nagano's sixteenth and final season at the head of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM). As time for farewell approaches, Nagano confides on classical music, his attachment to Montreal and the OSM, and the communion that a concert can be. First and foremost, the film tells the story of the formidable relationship that developed between the Maestro and the Montreal people over the years.

NOMAD Meditations are guided meditations inducing “Soft Fascination”. Reach the present moment. Welcome to NOW.

A series that recalls our strong link to the earth, this earth, the cradle of all the dishes that grow on the ground and on the trees, also the cradle of everything that swims and treads the ground.

In each episode, viewers travel with Xinwen. Xinwen, the host and qualified teacher, teaches one Chinese sentence related to the spot they travel to in English as a bridge.

The comfort of modern life has something that makes us forget all the work that has to be done so we can have access to a multitude of products and services.

They are adventurous, curious, open and passionate. Having boarded the Trans-Siberian Railway to cross the largest country in the world, Russia, Madeleine and Olivier leave for a new adventure...

OuiSurf Africa is the journey of two surf addict buddies who set off to far away destinations in search of THE perfect wave.

A documentary series that explores the crazy, wonderful world of theme parks across the globe.

Passport to the World is a documentary series, of very high quality, focused on travel and featuring various renowned and unfamiliar world destinations. These films offer a complete portrait of a country or region ~ just like a travel guide.

Whether it’s a quick hand, an online tournament or an event played out on the grand scale, Poker has become part of our collective consciousness. This documentary gives us access to players’ lifestyles and mindsets.

The eventful lives of police officers in some of the world’s most dangerous neighborhoods!

Would you live in a house where a terrifying tragedy occurred? Real estate brokers Mélanie Bergeron and Yanic Parent make you make exclusive visits and meet the owners of houses scarred by tragedy or crime.

For a year, we followed five of the finest young snowboarders in the world on their quest to be the best. Meet Frank April, Anto Chamberland, Zach Aller, Keassy Patenaude and Seb Toutant ~ boys who have taken their passion for the sport to a whole new level. And for some, turned it into a career. 

What’s your wildest dream? To be a movie star? A stunt double, bullfighter or butler? How about spending a year on a sailing ship or breaking-in Spanish thoroughbreds? If you had to choose fame, fortune or passion, which would you pick?

A fascinating documentary about an enigmatic historical figure. Searching for Étienne Brûlé invites you to take a walk in the shoes of a fascinating historical figure, the ancestor of Franco-Ontarians.

September 1973. Chile is in chaos. The Presidential Palace is in flames. The nation's most beloved leader, President Salvador Allende, is found dead among the ruins. Relive the dramatic final hours of Chile's last great democrat and the turmoil immediately following his tragic death.

What is socially acceptable in one place may be immoral, and sometimes even illegal in others. Taboos, turn-ons and tantric sex ~ this docu-series reveals all. But the real focus is people, not voyeurism. Unless of course, people enjoy that in your part of the world! 

Through a series of short interviews, discover the habits, sexual practices and beliefs of Americans, from the most liberal to conservative.

Get the most out of your sex life... Come back to school!

In this new documentary series, Mathieu Cyr discovers various countries through the eyes of their skateboarding community.  He meets the skateboarders who have shaped the world scene and visits new places that mark the culture of skateboarding. In Barcelona, Jerusalem, Casablanca, Havana, Warsaw and Montreal, the skateboarding humorist travels through alleys and major avenues taking an interest in alternative visions of skateboarding, but also in the arts, history and architecture. 

Splash invites you to dive into the supercharged world of hydroplane racing, a unique and spectacular sport.

Stéphane Simard is part of this new generation of astrophotographers who have revolutionized the practice by making accessible what we thought was unattainable.

Come along on a remarkable journey of discovery into the deliciously decadent world of sweets. Sweet Paradise is a four part mini-series that traces the origins of one of our greatest pleasures - our love affair with sugar and all things sweet.

In the grandiose setting of Place Calder on Sainte-Hélène Island, l’Orchestre Métropolitain, conducted by Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, interprets an assemblage of pieces including La Moldau interspersed with life all along the St. Lawrence River.

Each episode explores the diversity and unique culture of a different world market, revealing the vital role it plays in its home city and the beating heart of the people who have inhabited it for generations.

You’ll never look at a cop the same way again.

It is in our society's interest to accompany the release of convicted persons with dynamic modules in the field, since this helps to reduce the phenomenon of recidivism. By combining Biodynamics with the horse, real transformations take place and trigger deep healing currents. This unique method in France has proven itself and the horse is extraordinary in its mission! Sam's Freedom Day, a poignant story full of emotions! 

A deeply intimate docuseries following four individuals whose lives have been turned completely inside-out following tragic accidents or serious health problems. The series simultaneously follows all stages of their rehabilitation process—physical, emotional, and psychological—while also providing viewers with valuable insight from their loved ones and healthcare providers.

A travel around world with people from 22 countries in search of pleasure in its most varied forms.

The story of The Psychedelic Pioneers is part leading edge medical research and part utopian idealism. Three gifted psychiatrists, in combination with an extraordinarily powerful drug, resulted in one of the most fascinating and controversial periods in Canadian history.

The Royal Roads of the Incas documents the rise of the greatest empire of the Americas.

Quebec is the world's snowmobile paradise, attracting 30,000 European tourists each year, 80% of whom are French, in search of wide-open spaces and thrills.

Unknown Champions reveals the most fascinating and unique competitions. From Asia to North America, Wingsuit Flying to Snake Hunting, these incredible people showcase their shocking talents and compete to become champions. 

In each episode, our dynamic hosts take us on a travel adventure into the transactional world of wine importing, exploring lush wine regions rich with history and the people who call it home. 

Their names are Mary Spencer, Mandy Bujold and Sandra Bizier and currently they represent Canada’s best hope to compete at the Olympic Summer Games in London in July of 2012 in women’s boxing.

TITANS lifts the veil on the epic universe of giant yet little-known insects in Quebec.

Top 10 Outdoor Adventures will give you the boost of adrenaline you’ve been waiting for! 

An unprecedented documentary film journey into the secret world of pleasure, pain, and power.

Follow Madeleine and Olivier through many known cities such as Moscow and St Petersburg, visit the great Siberia and the Bouriatie’s steps.

We follow five renowned photographers in the field as they visit traditional communities who they forged ties with decades ago and have been photographing ever since.

UNADVISED portrays the last contemporary witnesses of the GDR.

In Abidjan, in full social mutation, we discover an Ivorian youth lacking benchmarks after the political and economic crises of recent past years.

A videographic journey through water’s intimate relationship with our planet. It explores different ways water shapes our world and how we humans relate to it. 

In this unique documentary we enter an exceptional cuisine against a background of competition: Who can replace the Chef?

To get a truly authentic aboriginal meal, you have to go to the source. To the wilderness. To the WILD GAME.

"World Laughs!" takes us on a hilarious journey to find out exactly where, why and how people laugh the most.

The journalist Jorge Said travels alone throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas in search of the most isolated tribes on the planet who have had little contact with the outside world and are on the verge of disappearing. 

The Orchestre Métropolitain and its conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin are pleased to offer you an unprecedented performance recorded in the summer of 2020 on the Mount Royal in Montreal, Canada.

THE YEAR 2020 MARKS the 250th ANNIVERSARY OF LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN'S BIRTH!