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QUINCY JONES, MUSIC MAN

He’s the genius behind some of the greatest hits of the 20th century. He has just passed away at 91. He worked alongside legendary artists such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer or Steven Spielberg. Here is the story of a music industry icon.

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Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

Cargo: The weight of freight 52' 75'

Aboard a steel giant crisscrossing the seas from China to Europe, immersed alongside the crew, this investigation sheds light on the workings and excesses of an invisible industry, the keystone of globalization: maritime trade.

History Science

History Science

THE LOST TOMBS OF NOTRE-DAME 52' 60' 80' 4K

An exceptional scientific adventure revealing unexpected secrets and hidden treasures in the heart of Notre-Dame.

Automobile: Ride and Fall 3x52'

The frantic journey of the automobile industry, Is this race coming to an end?

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

RAQQA: SHATTERED LIVES 52' 70'

Raqqa, the former self-proclaimed capital of the Islamic State caliphate from June 2014 and subsequently demolished by international coalition bombing, is still in ruins and its inhabitants abandoned to their fate.

Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

Red Shadow Over the White House 90' 52'

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the Russian grip on the American political right - through spies, semi-spies and agents of influence - is a pervasive reality, one that has never really been studied until now.

WWII: Operation Barbarossa 2x55'

A fresh look at one of the most devastating encounters of military history: WWII's battle for the Eastern Front.

HITLER'S JUNKIES 52'

How Hitler set up a veritable drug arms race, with the creation of a new substance supposed to give a feeling of invincibility: pervitin, otherwise known today as “crystal meth”.

Social issues Sport

Social issues Sport

SPORT: A GAME CHANGER 60'

Changing the perception of sport to change society - A world tour of initiatives that multiply the social potential of sport.

History Science

History Science

HUMANS BEFORE NEANDERTHALS 90' 52'

An unprecedented archaeological investigation taking us back up to 560,000 BC, following the footsteps of Neanderthal ancestors and the first people to populate Europe under extreme conditions: Tautavel Men.

NAZI CREATURES 52'

What role did animals play in the Third Reich? How did they become one of the main components of Nazi racial ideology, and a justification for the horrors of the Holocaust?

Science Travel & Adventure

Science Travel & Adventure

VOYAGE OF THE CONTINENTS 5x52'

A fascinating geological epic, alongside committed scientists, that takes us back over a billion years to decipher the jigsaw puzzle of our world map and grasp the secrets of its tirelessly sculpted landscapes.

NORMANDY BETWEEN SKY AND SEA 52' 80'

An animal tale between sea and sky, on the Cap de Carteret, a cliff in Normandy with a sumptuous but fragile biodiversity, now reinvested by two once threatened species: the Peregrine Falcon and the Common Raven.

AIMING FOR GLORY 52' 100'

The cross portrait of five amazing athletes striving to leave their mark in the world of para-sport and determined to champion global inclusion, regardless of disabilities.

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

CARS: BREAKING DOWN THE MYTH 52'

From the 1973 oil crisis to "Dieselgate", this documentary traces 50 years of automotive history: how did this mythical invention come to encapsulate all the paradoxes of our civilization?

SAVING PLANTS: A BOTANICAL QUEST 52'

A botanical expedition to the heart of one of the Earth’s biodiversity hotspots - New Caledonia - to find and save exceptional plants presumed extinct.

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

HIS MAJESTY’S HORSES 52' 4K

A film about the devouring passion of the Sun King and his successors for the horse, revealing its role in the staging of royal and imperial power through architecture and the arts.

OFF TRAIL: WILD AND WISE 52'

How do you combine wildlife conservation and outdoor activities? This film looks at how to reconcile the practice of these activities with the protection of animals that have found refuge in the mountains and are trying to survive in this environment.

Animals: Drugs, Sex and Fun! 52' 4K

Playing games, doing drugs or having sex: what if animals do it just for fun?

UNDER THE DECKCHAIRS 52'

Oh, the Mediterranean! The sun, the sea, the beach... But under our towels lives a whole unsuspected world. These discreet animals adapt as best they can to our presence.

THE TRUE STORY OF... 10x45'

Beyonce, Britney Spears, Kanye West… They are some of the world’s most popular personalities, grabbing headlines and captivating audiences. But what is their life like outside of the spotlights?

MURDER ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA 4x52'

Convicted over forty years after the fact of the murder of Agnès Le Roux, a wealthy heiress, Maurice Agnelet left behind him 8 hours of never-before-seen rushes in which he gives his version of events.

MEMORIES OF WWII 52'

Between 1939 and 1945, a handful of amateur filmmakers filmed their daily lives in Normandy. By bringing these exceptional archives out of oblivion, this documentary tells the story of war through a new lens, as close to those who lived through it.

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

CHINA-FRANCE: GLORY OF CIVILIZATIONS 2x25' 52' 4K

Propelling us through sumptuous settings (from the Versailles palace to the Forbidden City), this film sheds light on four centuries of artistic influences between China and France.

THE ANTI-SOVIET FIGHTERS 52'

The almost unknown story of a handful of Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian partisans fighting for freedom, against the Soviet Union's stranglehold on their territory at the end of the Second World War.

NEW ZEALAND: LAND OF THE NEW WORLD 26' 4K

Nestled on the edge of the world, New Zealand is home to a rich but fragile biodiversity. Aware of this reality, New Zealanders are committed to safeguard this natural heritage.

DOLORÈS MARAT: THROUGH HER LENS 70'

An immersion into the colorful, hazy, enigmatic world of a singular photographer.

The Escape Balloon 2x52’

The true story of the two families who crossed the Iron curtain in a homemade hot-air balloon.

Investigation & Politics Nature

Investigation & Politics Nature

SOS POTATO IN DISTRESS! 52' 4K

With climate change, potato production has fallen significantly. What does the future hold for this crucial global foodstuff?

Travel & Adventure

Travel & Adventure

FAIRYTALE CASTLES AND PALACES 15x45’

A series that takes us through the stately walls and magnificent rooms of the castles and palaces in Austria, and from Joglland to western and southern Styria to Slovenia and Burgenland - along this route we all are witnesses of history.

Nature Travel & Adventure

Nature Travel & Adventure

MOUNTAIN VILLAGES OF THE ALPS 25x45’ 11x25'

Austria’s mountain villages - small worlds in alpine seclusion. Often seemingly untouched by the changing times in their rustic appearance. But the lives of the people here have fundamentally changed over the past few decades.

Bats: Upside-Down Friends 52' 4K

Bats have a bad reputation, and yet they are particularly useful for biodiversity! Some of them are even on the brink of extinction, to the indifference of the general public. Scientists are trying to lift the veil on the last mysteries surrounding these bats.

Iron Curtain: Life under Soviet Occupation 2x52' 3x52' 110'

How 85 million Europeans experienced the radical sovietization of eastern and central Europe.

The ultimate ice mission 3x45' 60' 8x26' 2x90'

A thrilling delve into the glacial mechanics from the North Pole down to the South Pole.

Sport Travel & Adventure

Sport Travel & Adventure

OCEAN & LAND EXPLORER 6x52'

Antoine Auriol, former world kitesurfing champion, takes us on a journey to 6 extraordinary destinations where, despite being under threat, nature still has its rightful place. A journey of sport and ecology that follows the actions of men and women who are mobilized to protect nature.

Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

Tibet VS. China 52’ 80’

One of the biggest geopolitical struggles of our time: the Sino-Tibetan conflict.

Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

CLIMATE: SEE YOU IN COURT! 4x15' 52'

On April 9, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Switzerland for climate inaction - a first! Take a step-by-step look at this battle in Court, and that of several European activists.

Social issues Travel & Adventure

Social issues Travel & Adventure

A WILDER EUROPE! 4x43' 4x52'

Four episodes, four spectacular biodiversity sites, to retrace the special links and stakes between humans and those “natural” places.

Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

VEGETABLE OILS: A SLIPPERY SLOPE 52'

Olive, sunflower or rapeseed-based, extra virgin or refined, natural or flavored, for cooking, frying or seasoning... Vegetable oil takes many forms and has many uses. But not all have the same values! So how do you choose?

Science Travel & Adventure

Science Travel & Adventure

STAR SEEKERS 3x52' 4K

Astronomer Stephen Rater and filmmaker Boris Wilmart set off backpacking in South America to observe the sky. A breathtaking and though-provoking journey through the stars!

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

IIIrd Reich: collaboration in the vineyards 52' 80'

The true story of French vineyards during the Nazi occupation.

ELITE SCHOOLS 2x60'

Step into four of the world’s most prestigious schools, from France to Canada, passing by India. Over the course of a year, we follow the day-to-day lives of their students, driven by a steely determination.

Stand Still, Be Pretty 52' 4K

What’s behind the flawless looks and frozen smiles of hostesses? Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at a precarious, sexist and discriminatory workplace.

FRANCE: THE POSTWAR RECOVERY 2x52'

Featuring unique, colorized archives, this two-part documentary draws France’s popular history from the aftermath of D-Day to the end of the Algerian war.

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QUINCY JONES, MUSIC MAN 52'

He’s the genius behind some of the greatest hits of the 20th century. He has just passed away at 91. He worked alongside legendary artists such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer or Steven Spielberg. Here is the story of a music industry icon.

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

IDF: A STATE WITHIN A STATE 2x52' 90'

A rare incursion into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), turned army of occupation with increasingly contested methods, to decipher its history, current and future challenges, at the core of a Middle East in the throes of explosion.

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

Caligula's Hidden Treasures 2x52'

New technology used on archaeological discoveries reveals the complex vision behind Emperor Caligula’s floating palaces and revolutionary architectural accomplishments, while forcing us to reconsider everything we’ve assumed about the infamous, despotic ruler.

ERIK SATIE RELOADED 60'

Portrait of an enigmatic, tormented and eccentric composer, founder of minimalist music.

THE NAZIS' CUT AND RUN 52'

After WWII, countless Nazi criminals managed to flee Europe, thanks to an escape system organized by the Vatican. We penetrate a dark, intricate network to understand how and why did the Church participated in this massive escape.

THE SOUND AND THE FURY 4x52'

A captivating dive into the global conflict that shaped the world: WWII.

JAPANIMATION, 100 YEARS OF MASTERY 2x52’ 4x30’

A fascinating journey exploring 100 years of Japanimation, its history, its challenges, its backstage and its global cultural impact.

THE ROSENBERGS: ATOMIC SPIES 52'

The true story of a couple accused and sentenced to death for revealing the secrets of the atomic bomb to the USSR.

FRANCO: THE LAST INQUISITOR 2x52'

In 2025, Spain will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of Franco's dictatorship. El Caudillo died on November 20, 1975, after 39 years as head of state. An incredible longevity, a nightmare from which the now democratic Spain still bears the scars.

AUTOPSY OF A MASCULINIST CRIME 2x45' 90'

Mickaël Philétas, a fitness trainer and YouTuber, was a jealous, possessive and violent man. In 2020, he stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Mélanie Ghione, 80 times to death. A bloody, premeditated femicide.

Nature Social issues

Nature Social issues

FOR SEAVEN’S SAKE 52'

Blending historical perspective with today's artisanal and industrial fisheries, and ecological and animal concerns, we’ll decipher the workings of a global system that has never been so efficient as to be on the brink of collapse.

History Science

History Science

Viking Women: The Untold Saga 90' 52' 4K

What was the life of Viking women? In Iceland, the discovery of a ship-tomb containing a woman’s grave tells us that they could in fact be as conquering as their spouses. This archaeological and scientific documentary reveals a complex society and draws a precise portrait of the women of the frozen lands.

ALFRED NOBEL & BERTHA VON SUTTNER: THE PRICE OF PEACE 2x45' 90'

The unknown relationship of an emblematic duo, made of hope and faith

THE TINY FOX 52' 4K

The amazing story of a lovable but fragile species, the "tiny fox", and its preservation on the island of Santa Cruz.

AUSCHWITZ, VOICES OF SURVIVORS 5x45'

They come from all over Europe. There are 46 of them. All are Jewish. All have a number tattooed on their forearm. All were deported to Auschwitz. For the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp, they tell us their story.

AFTER THE HEAT: TRIASSIC DRAGONS 52' 4K

The discovery of a fossil tooth allows us to recreate a species of ichthyosaur that would be the largest animal ever to have lived on Earth: it serves as a starting point for a palaeontological investigation that reconstructs the anatomy and biology of these extinct Leviathans.

Life in Fluo 2x52' 4K

A dive into the mesmerizing world of creatures endowed with a secret power: fluorescence.

REBUILDING MOSUL 90' 52'

July 2017, the siege of Mosul ends. Faced with the destruction, local residents and international experts mobilize to rebuild the 4,000-year-old city, crossroads of the Fertile Crescent's great civilizations.

PHNOM PENH 1975, AN EMBASSY UNDER SIEGE 52'

The forgotten story of the 3-week siege of the French embassy in Cambodia, under threat from the Khmer Rouge.

WETLANDS: EPHEMERAL SANCTUARIES 4x43’ 4x52’ 4K

Australia, Spain, Brazil and the USA, they all host treasures of biodiversity in perpetual movement: The seasonal wetlands.

KRISTALLNACHT: THE NAZI FURY 2x52' 90'

On the night of 9-10 November 1938, a terrible wave of anti-Semitic violence broke out across the Reich. Euphemistically, it was known as "Kristallnacht". Yet it was the first pogrom in German history, and a prelude to the Shoah...

XENOGRAFTS: THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE? 52' 4K

Faced with a lack of donors, science is now considering transplanting an animal organ into a human, a prowess already achieved in 2023 in the US, where a man received a heart from a genetically modified pig.

THE OTHER 300 2x45' 52' 90'

The saga of one of Antiquity's most fearsome army corps, made up of 150 pairs of male lovers.

Leopard School 52' 4K

In the savannah of Botswana, we witness a wonderful story of initiation: that of two leopard cubs by their mother.

FLUORESCENCE: NATURE’S SUPERPOWER 52' 4K

A 100% wildlife film, to discover our world’s fascinating, fluorescent flora and fauna.

MARINE HEATWAVES 52' 4K

Underwater heatwaves ravage oceans in silence, decimating entire species and battering coastal cities with storms. Let's climb aboard Jules Verne's Nautilus and revisit the underwater landscape 150 years on, to better grasp the climate change impact on marine life.

Destination Moon: The New Space Age 90' 2x50' 4K

It has been 50 years since man has stepped on the moon. Today, we are preparing to go back... But this time, to stay!

THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIES: IMMORTALITY UNWRAPPED 3x45' 90'

The discovery of a 2,500-year-old embalming laboratory - the oldest ever unearthed - promises to shed new light on mummification practices. The study of these rituals highlights the daily life and beliefs of Egyptian civilization, but above all, a total expertise and understanding of the virtues of plants and herbs.

UNMASKING THE KILLERS OF THE THIRD REICH 52'

A previously undiscovered photo album reveals unknown details about the radicalization of young men and their terrible contribution to the Nazi concentration camps.

In conversation with sharks 52' 4K

Following an accident during a dive with a bull shark, specialist Steven Surina tries to decipher their language to better understand them. Is it possible to communicate with sharks?

Terra Futura 2x45' 90' VR-Experience 4K

An anticipation of our planet’s ecosystem’s fate in 25 million, 250 million and 1 billion years

History Science

History Science

SULAWESI, A NEW ORIGIN STORY 52'

On the island of Sulawesi (Indonesia), archaeologists discovered a cave painting over 45,000 years old – the earliest figurative rock art ever found! Dive into an international archaeological investigation that is revolutionizing our knowledge of human evolution.

ONCE ON A BLUE MOON - VR EXPERIENCE 20'

ONCE ON A BLUE MOON is a collective VR experience for a group of six simultaneous participants. With Moon, embark on a great lunar odyssey, to better look down on Earth.

MOONRISE - DOME EXPERIENCE 40' 8K

An uncommon immersive experience with unique 360° views of the different phases of an astronaut's training.

2005: STATE OF EMERGENCY 3x45'

A look back at a key event in contemporary French history, which triggered riots across the country, and still resonates with today's social fractures.

SURVIVING PARIS ATTACKS 90'

10 years after the November 13 terrorist attacks in France, we revisit the shocking events that marked the country forever.

CLOUDS: A FLUFFY MYSTERY 90' 52'

Fluffy, dark, misty, clouds can have all the shapes and shades of grey. We think we have a pretty clear perception of them, still, scientists are trying to solve the remaining uncertainties surrounding them.

HIGH (IN)FIDELITY 45'

What exactly is cheating? What crosses the line? And what can be considered a stable relationship nowadays? Through a series of heartfelt interviews, this film probes our conceptions of modern love while challenging the monogamous ideal.

IPV: SURVIVORS SPEAK UP 52'

Through the words of six young women who have been subjected to domestic abuse, this film unravels the pattern of intimate partner violence in the hope of raising awareness and chaging things for the better.

CHIRIBIQUETE: AMAZONIAN MEMORY AT STAKE 52' 90' VR-Experience

A great archaeological adventure that leads to an unexpected discovery: Enigmatic cave paintings spread over hundreds of square meters of rock face, hidden from view for decades.

MADS MIKKELSEN, DEVIL IN THE FLESH 52'

He navigates between independent films and blockbusters, portrait of Hollywood’s favorite Villain.

The Boar Next Door 52' 4K

This documentary will examine this insatiable survivalism of the wild boar, which despite environmental changes - human activity, global warming, reduction of living space - adapts and thrives.

Human Stories Social issues

Human Stories Social issues

THE ROAD 85' 52'

In the remote Himalayas, the villagers of Zanskar have turned from traditional herding to working on the massive road that will soon connect them to the rest of the world - but while the financial freedom is magnetic, many long for their simpler past.

Selections

“AIMING FOR GLORY” MADE IT TO REALSCREEN'S MIPCOM PICKS

Aiming for Glory has been selected by Realscreen magazine as one of the must-see programs at MIPCOM 2024. Directed by Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai, and produced by Falabracks, this documentary tells the inspiring stories of top athletes striving to make their mark in the para-sport world and champion global inclusion.

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MIPCOM 2024: ZED SHOWCASES ITS NEW PROJECTS TO REALSCREEN

Ahead of the content market, ZED is featured in Realscreen’s 2024 MIPCOM Shopper’s guide to promote a slate of its newest titles available for presales, ranging from history to current affairs, to science and the arts.

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ZED COMMEMORATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WWII

Heading the special anniversary year of 2025, French distributor ZED is boosting its history offer through a wide range of titles to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, among its presales and completed films and through a special WWII Catalogue.

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4 FILMS DISTRIBUTED BY ZED REWARDED BY LA SCAM AS BEST DOCUMENTARIES

In 2024, four films distributed by ZED have been awarded by La Scam (the civil society of multimedia authors). Among the winners, we find Ukraine, The Other Frontline by Laurent Jaoui (Veilleur de Nuit), Ukraine 1933: Seeds of Hunger by Guillaume Ribot (Les Films du Poisson & Lobster Films), Women Under Hitler’s Flag by Christiane Ratiney (Hauteville Productions) and Last Days in Shibati by Hendrick Dusollier (Studio Hdk Productions, Maria Roche Productions & Les Films d’Ici).

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