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MAO, WHEN CHINA SEES RED

For the 50th anniversary Mao Zedong’s death in September 2026, this documentary chronicles his rise and rule, while questioning his legacy in a contemporary China currently rivaling the United States as a global superpower.

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MAO, WHEN CHINA SEES RED 52' 2x52'

For the 50th anniversary Mao Zedong’s death in September 2026, this documentary chronicles his rise and rule, while questioning his legacy in a contemporary China currently rivaling the United States as a global superpower.

MARMOTS: WAR OF CLANS 52' 4K

Who would suspect that the cuddly Alpine marmot is, in truth, a fierce warrior? A journey deep into the heart of the Alps, where generations of marmots have waged a relentless and merciless clan war!

KNUT, THE VIKING EMPEROR 4x52'

The fabulous epic of a power-hungry Viking king.

Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

HOMS, SYRIA: LIFE AFTER 55'

After 12 years of exile, Syrian filmmaker Daham Alasaad returns to Homs, devastated by the war.

MEMORIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY 4x52'

Exclusively based on personal footage captured by a handful of Normans, this documentary collections traces the intimate and collective history of France throughout the 20th century.

ONCE UPON A TIME: THE SCIENCE OF STORIES 60'

From cave paintings to Hollywood blockbusters and mythology, people have always told each other stories. But where does this passion come from? With international experts, we explore the little-known powers of storytelling, an art form that could be the very key to our humanity.

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

BESIEGED FORTRESSES, LEGENDARY BATTLES - SEASON 3 4x52' 4K

The season 3 of this gripping series explores how fortresses redefined the art of warfare, thanks to AI generated scenes and with key experts.

Investigation & Politics

Investigation & Politics

SCIENTOLOGY, AN ALMIGHTY ORGANIZATION 59' 78'

A gripping investigation into the mechanisms of control, financial strategies, and the far-reaching influence of Scientology.

Human Stories Nature

Human Stories Nature

SAMADHI – WE ARE ONE 100’ 2x52’ 8x15’

Seven stories of true love between humans and animals.

ON THE HIPPIE TRAIL 52'

During the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of young Westerners set off for Kathmandu, chasing discovery and dreams of utopia. Based on exceptional archives from the era, the film revisits the “Hippie Trail” that shaped a generation and left its mark on our history and collective imagination.

POST WWII: RISING FROM THE RUINS 52'

Between 1945 and 1960, dozens of amateur filmmakers filmed their daily lives in Normandy. Drawing on this exceptional footage, this documentary tells the story of a generation determined to rise again from the ruins of World War 2.

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 1960s: BETWEEN HOPE AND TENSION 52'

Between 1960 and 1970, dozens of Normans captured their everyday lives on film, leaving behind an exceptional trove of intimate footage that bears witness to a revolutionary decade.

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

BABYLON: THE TOWER TO THE HEAVENS 52' 60' 4K

Uncover the architectural feat behind the mythical Tower of Babel.

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

HOSTAGES IN LEBANON: WHO PULLED THE STRINGS? 4x52' 4K

Iran's hostage-taking strategy to obtain the atomic bomb.

THE TRUE STORY OF PRIVATE RYAN 52' 70'

The real and untold story behind Spielberg’s classic.

Investigation & Politics True crime

Investigation & Politics True crime

Epstein & Maxwell: Inside the Scandal 52'

Behind the scenes of one of the most explosive scandals of the 21st century.

COSTA RICA: THE RISE OF NATURE 3x52' 4K

An awe-inspiring journey to the heart of a lush paradise and unique model of ecological resilience, exploring its teeming ecosystems and meeting those who fight to protect them.

FÉLIX VALLOTTON: COLOURS OF DESIRE 52'

A century after his death, Félix Vallotton’s art has lost none of its power and modernity. Through the female figure that haunts his paintings, the documentary seeks to unravel the secrets of an enigmatic artist.

Destination Moon: The new Space Age 2x50' 4K

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

THE BREATH OF THE CHEETAH 52' 4K

One of the most vulnerable big cats on the savannah, the cheetah is now on the brink of extinction – with only 7,000 left in the wild. This documentary offers a breathtaking, year-long immersion into the life of one of them.

NURSERIES IN THE WILD 52'

From cozy burrow beginnings to wide-eyed adventures in the great outdoors, follow along the journey of the cutest baby animals in the countryside!

COSTA RICA: NATURE’S KINGDOM 52' 4K

A breathtaking immersion into one of nature’s most extraordinary biodiversity sanctuaries: the Costa Rican rainforest.

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.

History Science

History Science

SULAWESI, A NEW ORIGIN STORY 52'

On the island of Sulawesi (Indonesia), archaeologists have recently uncovered the world’s earliest cave painting, thanks to state-of-the-art technologies. This discovery, just revealed by the science journal “Nature”, is reshaping our understanding of human evolution.

History Science

History Science

REBUILDING MOSUL 90' 52' 4K

How do you rebuild an entire city? Step by step, we follow this titanic construction site which mobilizes Mosul's inhabitants and scientists from all over the world.

THE HYENAS OF THE MISTS 52'

Misunderstood and unpopular, brown hyenas have found refuge far from human presence, in the remote regions of southern Africa. Here, they have no choice but to adapt or perish.

RESCUERS OF THE PACIFIC WILD 5x26'

In the islands and lagoons of the Pacific, naturalist Matthieu Petit takes us on a fascinating mission to encounter the most iconic and mysterious creatures of Polynesia.

RESTORING THE WILDERNESS 3x52' 3x43' 4K

From Argentina to South Africa, daring men and women have decided to take up a bold challenge: to restore environments that were thought to be irredeemably lost.

BABIES OF THE SAVANNAH 3x52'

Growing up in the savannah is a challenge for every species! This series invites us to follow the daily lives of baby animals as they awaken to the world around them.

THE LEGEND OF THE DEVIL RAY 52' 4K

A team of scientists sets off on an expedition to the Mediterranean Sea to lift the veil on an enigmatic sea giant that could soon disappear…

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

Caligula’s Hidden Legacy 2x52'

Capricious megalomaniac, cruel tyrant or visionary architectural genius – who really was Caligula?

PAUL BOCUSE: CHEF OF THE CENTURY 45'

After his passing in 2018, legendary French chef Paul Bocuse left behind a remarkable gastronomic empire that his family and collaborators are keeping alive today.

AFTER WWII: THE FORGOTTEN SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST 2x47' 94'

Between ruins and rebirth, Holocaust survivors turned exile into the fragile beginning of a new life.

Human Stories Travel & Adventure

Human Stories Travel & Adventure

GEORGIA: THE STONE SEEKERS 52' 4K

Two young stonemasons embark on an extraordinary journey by bike through Georgia, known as the “pearl of the Caucasus” and cradle of the age-old relationship between man and stone.

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

MARILYN MONROE: THE RISE OF AN ICON 54'

To mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth, this documentary tells a little-known yet decisive moment in her life and career: her 4-day tour in a Korea at war.

OF TURTLES AND MEN 52' 64'

Alongside scientists, and thanks to a large-scale tracking program, we follow the extraordinary journey of New Caledonia’s sea turtles to better understand an iconic species – little-known and now under threat.

Living Forest 52' 70'

A new, peaceful perspective on the Walloon forest, the diversity of its inhabitants and flora, a unique reservoir of biodiversity.

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

LEGENDARY MEGASTRUCTURES 3x60'

What technical feats, construction secrets, and human stories shaped France’s most iconic monuments?

Art & Culture Megastructure

Art & Culture Megastructure

SOUNDS OF WARSAW 43'

A sensory, immersive exploration through music of an exceptional yet little-known place that has defied time since the 18th century: Warsaw’s Palace on the Isle.

1946: TOKYO FILES 60'

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Tokyo Trial, where international justice and geopolitical stakes clashed in the shadow of increasingly compromised global cooperation.

ALFRED NOBEL & BERTHA VON SUTTNER: THE PRICE OF PEACE 2x45' 90' 4K

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

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

WHO STOLE THE MONA LISA? 52' 70'

The incredible story of how the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911 helped make it the world's most famous painting ever.

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

SCANDAL IN THE SISTINE CHAPEL 52'

How the Catholic Church covered Michelangelo's paintings.

BRANCUSI, THE METAMORPHOSIS OF SCULPTURE 52'

Unanimously recognized as the father of modern sculpture, Brancusi carried out a radical revolution in artistic language. Fascinating to his contemporaries, it may be his studio – an artwork in itself – that best embodies his quest for the “essence of things”.

THE SCIENCE OF FRIENDSHIP 52'

It shapes our identity, boosts our well-being, and could even extend our lifespan! Alongside neuroscientists and psychologists, let’s explore the extraordinary powers of friendship.

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

Secret Cities 3x60'

London, Rome and Paris are home to some of the world’s best known megastructures and hold secrets which, until now have been kept hidden from view.

FRENCH HIGHWAYS: EPIC ENGINEERING 52'

750 kilometers of highway, 80 million vehicles a year. Take a deep dive into the construction secrets of the A6/A7 highways – France’s mythical “Motorway of the Sun” – and explore the challenges underway to reinvent them.

MARSEILLE: MASTERING WATER 2x50'

Behind Marseille’s water system lies a history of extraordinary engineering feats – true masterpieces of engineering and innovation.

Travel & Adventure

Travel & Adventure

LEGENDARY HOMES & HOTELS 6x45'

Let's set off to discover exceptional places and meet the people who bring their legends to life.

MAYOTTE : LES ÉCHAPPÉS DE LA RUE 52' 4K

In Tsoundzou 2, a district in the capital of Mayotte, young people live in street gangs, surviving through resourcefulness and looking forward for a brighter future.

RESTORING THE WILDERNESS 3x52' 3x43' 4K

From Argentina to South Africa, daring men and women have decided to take up a bold challenge: to restore environments that were thought to be irredeemably lost.

SAVANNAH UNPLUGGED 52'

With almost no narration, and no score other than the sounds of nature and wild animals, this documentary offers an immersive, sensory journey into the heart of the Kenyan savannah.

Nature Social issues

Nature Social issues

RĀHUI: PRESERVING THE LAGOON 52'

When fish grow scarce and the lagoon falters, an ancient wisdom resurfaces in Polynesia to regulate human activity and give nature a time to heal.

LIFE IN THE GREAT WETLANDS 4x52' 4x43'

Cradles of extraordinary biodiversity, deltas, marshes and vast floodplains play a vital role for our planet. But for the animals inhabiting these wetlands, survival is a constant challenge.

Travel & Adventure

Travel & Adventure

A Taste of Tahiti 5x26'

A culinary adventure in French Polynesia, discovering new flavors and traditions through encounters with local chefs.

Art & Culture Megastructure

Art & Culture Megastructure

Sounds and Stones 6x43' NEW-EP!

Their walls have inspired famous composers and their immersive acoustic atmosphere reflects thousand of years of history and design. Through music, this series opens the doors of true architectural masterpieces and take us back in time to explore the heritage and unique spirit of emblematic monuments.

QUINCY JONES, MUSIC MAN 52'

He was the genius behind some of the greatest hits of the 20th century. 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!

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

TONI MORRISON - BLACK MATTER(S) 52'

She was the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. Toni Morrison, who passed away in 2019, never stopped denouncing the hold of the "color line" on American society through her powerful writing that remains as relevant as ever.

Behind the Artist 18x52'

A collection of portraits of great painters, architects and photographers along with their masterpieces, as you’ve never seen them before.

DOLORÈS MARAT: THROUGH HER LENS 70'

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

STARS OF CRIME, how they became pop icons 4x52'

Whether fictional characters or true-life criminals, they have exerted a grim fascination on generations and have become icons of popular culture. A psychological portrait of dangerous killers who became crime's icons.

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

THE AMBASSADORS, THE HIDDEN SIDE OF THE WORLD 52'

By deciphering the mysteries hidden in every corner of Hans Holbein’s Renaissance masterpiece, this film recounts a deeply troubled era in which advances in knowledge intertwined with brutal political and religious upheavals.

NAZI'S DIPLOMATS: DANCING WITH THE DEVIL 52'

An in-depth look at the lavish diplomatic circles of Nazi-Occupied France, revealing the mechanisms of a regime that, beyond terror and oppression, also operated through cooperation and seduction.

Blue Moon: Artemis Mission - VR EXPERIENCE 29'

After humanity’s return to the Moon with the recent space programs, astronaut Lucy Bauer invites you to relive this historic mission by her side. 'Blue Moon: Artemis Mission' is a collective VR experience for a group of ten simultaneous participants.

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History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

CIA: Inside the Aftermath of 9/11 3x45'

After the shocking attacks on 9/11 the CIA was radically reshaped to eliminate future terrorism - regardless of the cost.

History Science

History Science

THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE: SECRETS OF A FALLEN CIVILIZATION 90' 52' 4K

An unprecedented archaeological investigation to unlock the mysteries of one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world.

HEROINES OF NORMANDY 2x52'

The unknown story of six long-overlooked heroines who, through their boldness, intelligence, and influence, shaped the destiny of Normandy.

THE DAWN OF NAZISM 3x52'

How exactly did Adolf Hitler rise to power? Tracing back the history of Nazism in Germany between 1918 and 1940, this documentary series reveals how a democracy collapsed from within, handing out the keys of power to its own enemies.

BACTERIA: A JOURNEY INTO THE INVISIBLE 90' 52'

A captivating journey into an invisible world of unsuspected powers – the new frontier of scientific discovery.

SPARTACUS: THE MAN WHO SHOOK ROME 2x52' 4K

In the 1st century BC, Spartacus, a fearsome gladiator, led a formidable slave revolt that challenged Rome and made him one of the greatest warlords of Antiquity.

CSI: THE BIRTH OF FORENSIC SCIENCE 90' 52' 4K

In the late 19th century, a handful of pioneers across Europe and beyond revolutionized criminal investigation through groundbreaking new methods – and laid the foundations of modern forensic science.

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR: THE GREAT LANDING 52' 4K

Relive the greatest landing in medieval history that forever changed Europe's destiny.

ENIGMA: DECODING THE THIRD REICH 2x52' 90'

The unknown story of the pan-European coalition, that cracked the impenetrable Nazi code system.

INSIDE OCEANS 4x52'

Thanks to scientific breakthroughs and cutting-edge technology, we embark on a thrilling expedition alongside international experts to uncover the extreme phenomena unfolding beneath our seas and oceans.

PARIS, THE VIKING SIEGE 52' 70'

841: A fleet of longships enters the mouth of the Seine. For the first time, Vikings venture into the heart of the Frankish kingdom, it's the beginning of a century-long invasion.

AFTER THE HEAT: TRIASSIC TITANS 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.

YIDDISHLAND: THE LAST GENERATION 2x52' 90'

Hundreds of autobiographies written in Yiddish by young people in the 1930s – and rediscovered decades later – shed rare light on the life of Jewish communities in Europe before the Holocaust.

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

MONUMENTS, THE LATEST SECRETS 3x52'

Alongside international experts, and thanks to exclusive access, this series sheds light on three architectural masterpieces – each the product of an extraordinary human and technical endeavor.

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

EUROPE AWAKENS 3x45' 2x52'

It believed it had banished war from its horizon but Europe must, once again, think of itself as a power.

KAMIKAZE, THE STORY 2x45'

Who were the kamikaze, those Japanese pilots ready to sacrifice their lives for their country? For the first time, the story of these forgotten men of the Pacific reveals an overlooked aspect of the Second World War.

History Science

History Science

ANCIENT BLING 52' 90' 4K

The major discovery of the world's oldest piece of jewelry raises questions about our origins.

History Investigation & Politics

History Investigation & Politics

THE WALKMAN WAR 52' 70'

Behind the iconic Walkman lies the hidden story of a decades-long legal battle between Sony and Andreas Pavel, the forgotten inventor of the first portable music player.

MARTIAL RAYSSE: A REBEL ARTIST 52'

A pioneer of pop art and a lifelong rebel, Martial Raysse, 90, is one of the most highly valued living French painters in the world. This documentary opens the doors to his studio, offering a rare insight into the life and work of an artist in constant reinvention.

ON THE WINGS OF THE HARPY EAGLE 52'

Alongside zoologists Christine Morrier and Ruth Muñiz, we venture into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to encounter a majestic and mysterious bird of prey – living symbol of a threatened ecosystem.

BEAVERS: HEALERS OF RIVERS 52' 4K

When a pair of beavers settles on an experimental farm in the mountains of the Drôme (southern France), their presence reveals the extraordinary power of these natural engineers to restore biodiversity.

COSMIC REVOLUTION 3x52' 4K

A global quest to uncover the secrets of light and darkness is poised to change everything we thought we knew about the universe.

Human Stories Nature

Human Stories Nature

RAONI, AMAZONIAN WARRIOR 52' 70' 4K

A visually striking odyssey following Raoni Metuktire, the last great Kayapo chief, on what may be his final journey - and his ultimate call to protect the living world.

History Science

History Science

EGYPT’S ATLANTIS: TREASURES OF A SUNKEN CITY 90' 2x45'

An archaeological and scientific epic to unravel the fascinating mysteries of ancient Egypt's sunken city: Thonis-Heracleion.

Science Travel & Adventure

Science Travel & Adventure

SUPER SEEDS 4x43' 4x52' 4K

Rice, wheat, beans and peanuts. Four critical seeds that have become the pillars of our global diet. How did they shape our civilizations and landscapes? And how will they adapt to climate change to keep feeding us tomorrow?

THE PURSUIT OF KHUFU’S FUNERARY TREASURE 52'

Could the funerary treasure of Khufu still be in his pyramid?

History Megastructure

History Megastructure

SECRET TRACES OF EGYPT 6x45'

A 3,000-year journey to the heart of pharaonic architecture.

EL GRAN ABUELO, THE WORLD’S OLDEST TREE 52' 90'

In a remote forest in southern Chile, El Gran Abuelo, a gigantic cypress tree over 5,000 years old, shares his life story. A symbol of resilience and adaptability, he could be the key to saving trees from ecological upheaval.

Art & Culture History

Art & Culture History

ELISABETTA SIRANI: QUEEN OF THE BAROQUE 52'

In 17th-century Bologna, Elisabetta Sirani became a star of Baroque painting and blazed a trail for an entire generation of women artists.

ATOMIC LOVE: THE JOLIOT-CURIE STORY 6x26' 3x52'

The story of a genius couple who secretly created the French atomic bomb.

PHARAOHS’ GOLD 4x45'

Where did the wealth of the richest pharaohs in history come from?

EXO-ISTENCE: A COSMIC SEARCH 5x52’ 4K

A journey through life and intelligence, how they emerged on Earth and the chances of their existence beyond our planet.

Terra Futura 2x45' 90' 4K

"Terra Futura" takes viewers on a breathtaking journey billions of years forward, far beyond the lifespan of humanity, to witness a remarkable story - of Life.

Chasing Hydrogen 52' 4K

With recent discoveries of natural hydrogen deposits all over the world, the burning question is: can hydrogen be THE solution for the energy transition?

MOONRISE - DOME EXPERIENCE 26' 8K

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

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MISSION TO THE MOON: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE HAS LANDED AT THE CITÉ DES SCIENCES

Mission to the Moon propels audiences into 2030, at the heart of a spectacular and poetic lunar expedition alongside astronaut and Artemis mission commander Lucy Bauer. A collective, free-roaming experience recommended by XRMust, now open to the public at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie – until January 3, 2027.

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LUCAS MEURIN JOINS ZED AS NEW SALES MANAGER

In July 2026, ZED hires Lucas Meurin (former BBC Studios manager) as new sales manager for France and sub-Saharan Africa. ZED’s Distribution team is evidence of the company’s ongoing presence on French and international marketplace.

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“2005: STATE OF EMERGENCY” REWARDED BY LA SCAM

The documentary series 2005: State of Emergency by Marie-Pierre Jaury and Gwenael Bourdon (prod. ZED & France Télévisions) is among the 30 winners of the 2026 Stars of LaScam (the civil society of multimedia authors). A series that explores the social rift in France that followed the tragical death of Zyed and Bouna, through the testimonies of relatives and politicians involved.

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ZED RANKS AGAIN IN REALSCREEN'S GLOBAL 100!

For the 8^th year in a row, ZED features in the GLOBAL 100, Realscreen magazine’s ranking of the world’s top non-fiction production companies! The company holds its place in the TOP 10 Copro Partners!

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