An emotional, uplifting and life affirming documentary, regarding adventurous souls who post-pandemic, started looking for a new challenge and a way to reconnect with their true selves.
The amazing story of Debbie Tebbs, an international music artist and DJ, and her mother Marie, originally from Montreal. For decades, they've been searching for the secrets behind their family name. A DNA test leads them to a stunning revelation, connecting them to the history of American music through ties with Prince and Dinah Washington. This documentary unveil a family saga full of mystery, music, and hope, featuring exclusive interviews and captivating moments.
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.
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?
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.
Organic farmer Lucki Mauer and meat expert Wolfgang Otto travel around the world to explore a commendable trend: more and more people are willing to pay more for high-quality, sustainably and ethically produced meat than for cheap products in discount stores.
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.
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.
Mountain biking is gaining popularity around the world. Long considered an extreme sport, it has evolved tremendously over the past few years so much that it is now within everyone's reach.
In a world where female sexual expression is both lauded and shamed, we explore what it means to be a thriving 21st-century woman in search of her own style of sensuality.
This documentary celebrates Toronto Caribbean Carnival which is the largest street festival in North America that attracts up to two million people from around the world.
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.
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.
The new-age climbers are urbanizing the mountains. Tourists from around the world are taking over these places! They are causing pollution and causing an inevitable collapse of life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mira, une histoire de coeur (Mira, a Story of Devotion)
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Synopsis
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Stories of women who sought a life different from what was expected of them, left their homes, against the stereotype that relegated them to the care of their homes, to travel the world and enter the adventures of climbing summits or discovering caves.
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?
Three girls with eventful lives, Lucie, Jessie and Claudine, as they travel to the four corners of the globe to live extraordinary experiences, discover different tools and share different visions of the world. Their first stop: India.
September 11, 1973: The Last Stand of Salvador Allende
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Synopsis
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!
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.
Stéphane Simard is part of this new generation of astrophotographers who have revolutionized the practice by making accessible what we thought was unattainable.
Symphony for the river, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin
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Synopsis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine leaves countless lives shattered, 'Ukrainian Mothers and the Children of War' unveils the harrowing journey of women who, against all odds, rescue their children from the ravages of conflict.
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!