Thierry Tripod

Lebanon: Robbery of the Century

In 2019, Lebanon suffered an unprecedented economic crisis which pushed most of the population into poverty. How could a small ruling elite become so rich and powerful while everyone else loses their life savings? This is the story of Lebanon’s slide into a kleptocracy.

Diabetes, a Hefty Bill

How can we better manage patients with diabetes, a chronic disease that affects more and more people around the world? Conducted on three continents, an in-depth investigation into an alarming situation.

Stephen King: A Necessary Evil

The American writer Stephen King has been one of the world's best-selling authors for decades. How can the overwhelming success of his numerous works be explained? Perhaps by the boundless inventiveness of his literature? And what else is behind the longevity of his astonishing career?

Citizen Kitano

Takeshi Kitano is an international icon. We know the actor, the multi-award-winning filmmaker, but many ignore his double personality: the crazy TV star, the street kid from Tokyo close to the Yakuza, and the political satirist who blasted taboos! Can we dream of a better guide to introduce us to the cultural history of Japan?

Dragon Girls !

Yves Montmayeur takes Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon as the starting point for his study of the new female warrior in Asian pop culture. From Beijing to Tokyo and Taiwan, he went to meet with the most iconic muses of this new trend, including Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Shu Qi, and Asami.

Pinku Eiga: Inside the Pleasure Dome of Japanese Erotic Cinema

Documentary on one of the most famous branches of Japanese filmmaking, the erotic Pink film genre, known as Pinku Eiga, and the closely related Roman Porno cult films series produced by notorious Nikkatsu studios from 1971 to 1988.

French Meat

Documentary on the rise of New French Extremism.