Une histoire à soi

A kaleidoscopic look at the issue of rape, presenting the true story by a victim, Ada, through several voices.

Through a series of immersive and authentic personal stories "Focales" shines a spotlight on those working to change society, awaken consciences and create a better future.

Dominique Marchais takes a waterside walk to explore the emblematic Loire river basin. And asks political, ecological and existential questions: how can we best develop the area in the general interest? How can we modernise without destroying past achievements? How can we live together?

A journey through the vineyards of Europe to meet the winemakers creating "organic", "biodynamic" and "natural" wines. Professionals eager to demonstrate that there is another way, chemical-free or almost, and that it is urgent to rediscover a taste for it and an accompanying respect for the environment.

Two years after becoming world Thai boxing champion, 28 year-old Laetitia, hasn't seen the change coming as others overtake her. Filled with doubts, the single mother spends her life chasing her dreams. But nothing should ever be taken for granted...

Recognised as the father of Ivorian literature, Bernard Binlin Dadié died in 2019 at 103. Having lived through a century of history, his views are clearly stamped on his innumerable writings. A look back at the turbulent career of a visionary who fought for the dignity of his fellow citizens.

Soungalo Afah Nimi immerses us in the world of natural hair which, in certain African communities, marks a cultural or even traditional identity. Short or long, afro or dreadlocks, he reveals the natural character of African hair and shines a spotlight on Africanness and the pride of being African.

A film jointly created by three women film-makers of different coloured skins. Between Brussels and Paris, they reveal the problems that come from today's photographic media, technologically biased in favour of those with Caucasian skin. A starting point that facilitates an exploration of other inequalities, also based on skin colour.

Mamlo travels the length and breadth of Guinea in search of the 1953 film "Mouramani", the first by a French-speaking black African. In this road movie, he also tries to discover what became of the film-makers, films and cinemas of a country that was once a pioneer in African film-making.

Born in a Borneo forest in 1969, the orang-utan Nénette celebrates her 40th birthday. Living in the menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, since 1972, she's been there longer than all the staff! Veritable star, the hundreds of visitors she attracts daily always have something to say about her.